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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 »

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 »

Snowshoes

Atlas Range MTN 35

The Atlas Range MTN is a traction-framed snowshoe that comes in 25”, 30”, and 35” sizes for men’s snowshoes, and 22” and 26” for women’s. A toothed… Full Review »

Fleece Pants

Patagonia Baby Micro D Bottoms

A straightforward, no-frills pair of fleece pants that served my daughter well as an outerlayer in the shoulder seasons and a baselayer in the snowy winter. Conditions: … Full Review »

Waterproof Jackets

U.S. Military ECWCS Gen I Parka

Literally lasted me 20+ years till I lost it to an ex. Trusted my life to it many times over. I purchased my first in 2003 used off in near new condition. I camp,… Full Review »

Weekend Packs

Osprey Exos 58

Superb design, build, and features with enough volume for a week of "comfort light" backpacking. The easily adjusted, trampoline-style suspension system is about… Full Review »

Telemark Boots

Alfa Free A/P/S GTX

A high-end boot for the Rotteffella's new Xplore backcountry binding system. Torsionally rigid sole and ankle stiffeners for downhill performance. BOA lacing for… Full Review »

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