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REI Pack-Away 12 Soft Cooler

It does what it says it will do, but... Filled with 8.5 lbs. of ice, the Pack-Away 12 will keep 12 cans below 40°F for up to 32 hrs. This is the first line in… Full Review »

Winter Packs

CamelBak Hellion

Has lasted me 14 years, (and I got it used!). A shame its been discontinued. I found this backpack abandoned on a beach, amidst a bunch of beer cans and other rubbish,… Full Review »

Closed-Cell Foam Sleeping Pads

Therm-a-Rest Z-Seat

Therm-a-rest makes high quality products. This no exception. But I wish this was a tad bigger. I like the product but I think it is too small. It measures 13x16… Full Review »

Water Bottles

Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth Ultralite HDPE Bottle

A wide mouth Nalgene at 3.8 ounces (instead 6 oz. for the regular, transparent ones). It's hard not to like this for backpacking. This is Nalgene's lightweight… Full Review »

Liquid Fuel Stoves

Primus Historical Stoves

I came across these in museums in New Zealand this month. This is not a review. I have not used these stoves. Nobody has for nearly a century. I was struck by the… Full Review »

Headlamps

Black Diamond Spot 400-R

Everything you might need in a hiking headlamp and then some. As most of us know, there are some who REALLY get in to headlamps and can take crazy deep dives. That's… Full Review »

Daypacks

Mountain Hardwear Bebop 20

In 2008, I found my perfect travel companion in the Bebop backpack, embarking on countless adventures around the globe. From the golden savannas of Tanzania and… Full Review »

Sleeping Bags and Pads

SnowLion Northstar sleeping bag

Excellant 4 season bag, have slept in it at 15 below. Roomy tulip bulb foot section keeps feet nice and warm. Double zipper system keeps sides of bag from pinching… Full Review »

Running Footwear

Topo Athletic Runventure 4

These are great trail running shoes for runners who want a grippy, zero-drop Vibram sole shoe with a wide toe box and low stack height. They are comfortable and… Full Review »

Waterproof Jackets

U.S. Military ECWCS Gen I Parka

Go to shell when the forecast calls for steady rain I bought this at a church rummage sale, paid $29.99 (which is more than I normally spend for Boy Scout camping… Full Review »

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