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Three-Season Tents

Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 XL

Perfect size for two wide or a double wide pad with room to spare. HyperBead material is an upgrade from solution dye, but only moderately. I hate using tiny two-person… Full Review »

Solar Panels

Allpowers 100W Foldable Solar Panel SP012

A very powerful, travel-friendly solar charger—portable and ready to use right from the box. On the other hand, it is difficult to align with the sun and it represents… Full Review »

Pots and Pans

MSR BlackLite Classic Cookset

Light, easy to clean, distributes heat evenly. The old MSR heat exchanger ring actually works better in every way, fit and usefulness with a plus on this set. The… Full Review »

Headlamps

NiteCore NU33

The Nitecore NU33 is a legit headlamp for various uses. It is lightweight, bright but dimmable, very water resistant, and the battery lasts a long time. I've used… Full Review »

Stove Windscreens

Optimus Clip-On Windshield

It's clever, convenient, and with a little heat-resistant tape to cover the vent holes it goes from mediocre to pretty good. Admittedly I'm intrigued with new gadgets,… Full Review »

Water Treatment

LifeStraw Peak Series Water Filter System

Decent filter with a bad design.   I'm a little surprised that LifeStraw kept this design when the BeFree is so much better. The 1L bottle is great, the lid is… Full Review »

Liquid Fuel Stoves

Coleman Exponent Apex II

After reading the older reviews, thought I would chime in with a new look at this stove, since I've been seeing a few around—often just the base and no pump assembly. Full Review »

Wind Pants

Enlightened Equipment Copperfield Wind Pants

These ultralight wind pants pack down super small and provide ample wind resistance, bug protection, and a tiny bit of warmth. They are a staple in my backpack… Full Review »

Water Bottles

Bambaw Insulated Water Bottle

Excellent insulated steel water bottle, in a variety of sizes and colors. Excellent value compared to the boutique brands. Bambaw Insulated steel water bottle  … Full Review »

Liquid Fuel Stoves

Coleman Exponent Apex II

I've had three of these stoves over the years. Just scored one brand new in the box for $50 off eBay, thinking surely the hose to pump connection was not cracked. Full Review »

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