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Call for Reviews: Your Favorite Spring Gear
As winter begins its transition to spring, Trailspace community members are headed outdoors in a wide variety of conditions. You can help them, and expand the outdoor community’s collective knowledge, by reviewing your most versatile shoulder-season equipment and clothing. What gear did you rely on to get outside safely and comfortably last spring?
The Best Down Jackets
Members of the Trailspace community share their top picks for toasty down jackets for all conditions.
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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 PacksCamelBak 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 PadsTherm-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 BottlesNalgene 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 StovesPrimus 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 »
HeadlampsBlack 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 »
DaypacksMountain 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 PadsSnowLion 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 FootwearTopo 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 JacketsU.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 »