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Pack Pockets

Granite Gear Add-on Pocket

A handy pocket for keeping small items or gear secure and handy. The Granite Gear Add-on Pocket can be installed vertically or horizontally on a shoulder strap,… Full Review »

Headlamps

Petzl Bindi

A tiny, lightweight headlamp with three white light levels, continuous low-level red light for night vision and a red strobe setting for emergencies, and an internal,… Full Review »

Overnight Packs

Gregory Focal 48

The Focal replaced Gregory’s Optic line with a few improvements for 2022. I got the 48L capacity to replace my old, worn out Quechua MH500 40L backpack. The Focal… Full Review »

Liquid Fuel Stoves

Optimus Svea 123

My SVEA is 45 years old. Has never let me down. Is still going strong. Still available new and all parts are still available. To prime I use an eye dropper bottle… Full Review »

Warm Weather Synthetic Sleeping Bags

Big Agnes Farrington

Emergency use or as a booster is OK for skinny people, but it has a few design issues and could be better. Sometimes having a bivvy sack in your ski-touring day… Full Review »

Waterproof Jackets

Black Diamond FineLine Stretch Rain Shell

A lightweight shell with all the right details. Good waterproof/breathability balance. Not especially rugged.   In Arctic Sweden Weight, waterproofness, breathability,… Full Review »

Thermoses

REI Miir 360 Traveler

A leakproof, sip-top, insulated stainless steel thermos that will keep drinks hot until lunchtime and beyond. Lid does not fully disassemble for washing, and you… Full Review »

Hiking Boots

Zamberlan 320 Trail Lite EVO GTX

Out of the box comfort and Italian-made quality! In my saga of needing to replace my entire quiver of footwear, a sturdy hiking/light backpacking boot was next… Full Review »

Liquid Fuel Stoves

Optimus 8R

I bought this from REI in 1969, befor my first tour in Vietnam. It went back for my second tour. All the time overseas it ran on Army MOGAS. It never faltered,… Full Review »

Tarps and Shelters

Big Agnes Gold Camp 5 Tarp

Low cost, mild weather, large shelter First impressions are often the best judgment and mine are that the supplied pegs are totally inadequate for a 'Mid this size,… Full Review »

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