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Granite Gear Add-on Pocket
by Phil Smith December 10, 2024
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 »
HeadlampsPetzl Bindi
by BigRed December 9, 2024
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 PacksGregory Focal 48
by StoicFabian December 7, 2024
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 StovesOptimus Svea 123
by Andy December 5, 2024
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 BagsBig Agnes Farrington
by Moondog55 December 3, 2024
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 JacketsBlack Diamond FineLine Stretch Rain Shell
by BigRed December 3, 2024
A lightweight shell with all the right details. Good waterproof/breathability balance. Not especially rugged. In Arctic Sweden Weight, waterproofness, breathability,… Full Review »
ThermosesREI Miir 360 Traveler
by BigRed November 27, 2024
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 BootsZamberlan 320 Trail Lite EVO GTX
by Bob Withrow November 24, 2024
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 StovesOptimus 8R
by Ralph Howard November 14, 2024
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 SheltersBig Agnes Gold Camp 5 Tarp
by Moondog55 November 6, 2024
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 »
