Review Tips & Tricks

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Review Tips & Tricks Topics	Messages	Started by	Latest Message
Start Here for a Great Outdoor Gear Review	6	Alicia MacLeay	2:59 p.m. on Sep 4, 2013 by giftogab
MSR ELIXIR 2 Backpacking Tent Honest Complete Review - Pros and Cons and All the Tips	1	Angelina	9:37 a.m. on Feb 13, 2021 by Angelina
$25 QUECHUA MH100 vs $250 MSR ELIXIR 2 - Cheap vs Expensive tent comparison	1	Angelina	2:15 p.m. on Nov 14, 2020 by Angelina
All the Quechua and Decathlon Hiking Gear we Love - Clothes, shoes, camping gear, backpacks	7	Angelina	3:44 p.m. on Oct 29, 2020 by whomeworry
QUECHUA Trekking Backpack MH500 20L Review - Lightweight and Budget-Friendly Pack with Breathable Spine	1	Angelina	10:03 a.m. on Sep 19, 2020 by Angelina
Durable and Versatile Pack with Rigid Spine - Forclaz Trek 100 Easyfit Review	3	Angelina	1:26 p.m. on Aug 23, 2020 by Angelina
Digital camcorder benefits over the point and shoot - Comparison of different cameras	1	Angelina	2:42 p.m. on Jul 25, 2020 by Angelina
Ground cloths: Inside or under the tent?	47	Randall Purrett	10:25 p.m. on Jul 22, 2020 by alan
Your thoughts on hiking poles	16	Paul Lapierre	10:59 p.m. on May 23, 2020 by whomeworry
sleeping pad "cover"	8	300winmag	5:04 p.m. on May 22, 2020 by 300winmag
Cane grip vs. vertical grip trekking poles.	7	Randall Purrett	4:57 p.m. on May 22, 2020 by 300winmag
A winter sweat tip	10	T.J.	4:51 p.m. on May 22, 2020 by 300winmag
Always Look Up	13	LoneStranger	4:47 p.m. on May 22, 2020 by 300winmag
Boot laces and keeping them from coming undone...??	8	Kato Baker	6:28 p.m. on May 19, 2020 by Kato Baker
Good Testing Makes Good Reviews	1	LoneStranger	5:52 p.m. on Feb 27, 2020 by LoneStranger
Headlamp/Lantern Review Tip	18	LoneStranger	10:39 a.m. on Jan 5, 2020 by John Starnes
Kelty Chilkoot Pack question	5	Joel Weber	10:10 a.m. on Nov 30, 2019 by ppine
Leki Wanderfreund can grip poles.	9	Randall Purrett	5:36 a.m. on Sep 13, 2019 by Randall Purrett
Ordered a Fujifilm Instax SQ20 camera.	1	Randall Purrett	12:03 p.m. on Aug 10, 2019 by Randall Purrett
Oboz Bridger mid: first hike.	3	Randall Purrett	10:18 a.m. on Aug 8, 2019 by Craig Houdeshell
The importance of insoles.	4	Randall Purrett	10:46 p.m. on Dec 30, 2018 by Phil Smith
Hiking footwear. boots vs. trail runners, waterproof or not waterproof?	8	Randall Purrett	11:53 p.m. on Sep 20, 2018 by Nick W.
Finding hiking footwear that fits.	5	Randall Purrett	9:25 p.m. on Aug 12, 2018 by andrew f.
My thoughts on choosing trekking poles.	5	Randall Purrett	5:43 p.m. on Aug 10, 2018 by andrew f.
Do trekking poles help? My thoughts so far.	26	Randall Purrett	10:32 a.m. on Aug 10, 2018 by mrgriff82
FYI for Trailspace Veterans - possible influx of new users	3	travelnate	10:13 a.m. on Feb 19, 2018 by ppine
Best Pop us canopy	1	Peter Koovs	8:00 a.m. on Jan 31, 2018 by Peter Koovs
Boots for woman - Alaskan trip next summer	7	Craig Houdeshell	11:56 p.m. on Dec 26, 2017 by Jordan Hufford
Tested -20 Thermos	6	Paul Lapierre	2:27 p.m. on Sep 15, 2017 by Bill S
Canister size questions	17	Paul Lapierre	9:55 a.m. on Sep 9, 2017 by Mr.Griz
Inflating new Thermarest Neo Air	11	Paul Lapierre	1:54 p.m. on Sep 7, 2017 by BigRed
Suunto observer watch strap	4	Paul Lapierre	10:09 a.m. on Jul 25, 2017 by Caroline Avagyan
Insulating a tent	90	Curtis Evans	10:43 a.m. on Jun 1, 2017 by Vladimir Gorbunov
Sleeping pads	3	oogway	4:55 p.m. on Jan 20, 2017 by oogway
Camping Cooler Hacks	7	Caren V	9:43 a.m. on Oct 11, 2016 by Caren V
Review of Discontinued Gear	10	PhilNC	9:19 p.m. on Sep 4, 2016 by Paul Lapierre
Rating or over rating.	48	PhilNC	8:24 p.m. on Aug 16, 2016 by PhilNC
Similar item review question	5	LoneStranger	11:54 a.m. on Feb 26, 2016 by KiwiKlimber
Almost 29000+ reviews last Christmas	2	GaryPalmer	6:02 p.m. on Dec 22, 2015 by Alicia MacLeay
Almost 29,300 Reviews!	16	Sean Van Cleve	4:02 p.m. on Dec 26, 2014 by KiwiKlimber
How can we get more ENO hammocks reviews?	1	DrPhun	1:29 p.m. on Jun 25, 2014 by DrPhun
Backpacker Mag taking aps for gear reviewers	9	Ja. R.	2:38 p.m. on May 11, 2014 by trouthunter
Finding Top-Rated Reviews	1	Alicia MacLeay	9:42 a.m. on Apr 17, 2014 by Alicia MacLeay
Quality of review - feedback requested	15	herdingcats	11:42 a.m. on Apr 12, 2014 by Erich
When is the right time for a review?	16	TJ1984	8:39 a.m. on Apr 7, 2014 by Seth Levy
How do I add a photo?	3	melensdad	6:26 p.m. on Sep 28, 2013 by melensdad
Gear Review Feedback?	7	Horn Rimmed Hiker	4:04 p.m. on Jun 29, 2013 by unk