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Gossamer Gear The One
"The One" is an ultralight 1P shelter meant for backpackers and bikepackers. It packs down small, requires two trekking poles, and is an excellent…
reviewed by Shane
April 5, 2025
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K-9 Dynamo
Blaze was a lurcher; whippet X labrador, an excellent hunting companion for birds and small game, usually feeding herself, providing you skinned…
reviewed by heathcote
April 2, 2025
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K-9 Dynamo
K-9 Dynamo adds joy to life, let alone camping. I'd give her 5 stars if she didn't steal the sleeping bag. I have forgiven her for the missing…
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SYNKADEX Hydration Vest Backpack with 1.5L Water Bladder
I got this hydration pack for hiking and was really pleased with it. It's lightweight and stays securely in place. Even with my smaller frame,…
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Kühl Rydr Pant
I am not a fan of these pants because whenever I bend over the snap button feature pops off and when I re-snap and bend they pop off again.
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Garmin fenix 7X
This watch is nearly perfect for any outdoor adventure. From running to hiking to swimming to boating, it gets the job done well. I will not…
reviewed by Shane
March 27, 2025
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FP Insoles Gamechangers Custom Orthotics
FP Insoles Gamechangers Custom Orthotics are a total lifesaver! FP Insoles Gamechangers Custom Orthotics are a total lifesaver! Since I started…
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Smartbottle
Whenever I hear "smart", I usually think of tech stuff—but this one’s smart in a totally different way. You can pour hot water in it to…
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Osprey Finesse Pro
Best Pack Ever I purchased the Osprey Finesse in 1999 to thru-hike the PCT. It was in the mid-weight range for packs at the time. About halfway…
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Ursack Minor Critter-Resistant Bag
A most effective way to store and protect your food, particularly from rodents, clever mammals, and birds. No need to hang your groceries from…
reviewed by Randy Givens
March 10, 2025
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Winnerwell Iron Camping Stove
The Winnerwell® Iron Camping Cooker Stove is a great choice for campers who appreciate vintage aesthetics and reliable fuel efficiency. If…
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FP Insoles Gamechangers Custom Orthotics
FP Insoles Gamechangers Custom Orthotics are a lifesaver! FP Insoles Gamechangers Custom Orthotics are exactly that—a total gamechanger! I’ve…
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Big Agnes Anvil Horn 0°
This is one of my favorite sleeping bags. It is not only very comfortable at 0 but also well made and extremely packable. . Living in a small…
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Osprey Aether 55
Let me just say, I'm getting lighter but not quite an ultralight enthusiast and I do love a full-featured pack that carries a load comfortably.
reviewed by Bob Withrow
March 3, 2025
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The North Face Bigfoot
I just found this forum. The most recent review for this bag is over seven years old. I purchased this bag new sometime in the '80s. As I recall…
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Initial Ascent Gen I IA4K Pack System
USA-made workhorse that will haul as much as you need. This new-to-me Initial Ascent Gen I IA4K pack system is one that I’ve been wanting…
reviewed by BrianD
March 2, 2025
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FP Insoles Gamechangers Custom Orthotics
Been using Gamechangers for years since about 2017 and now use the Gamechangers Pro. They live up to their name. I had injured my foot jumping…
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FP Insoles Gamechangers Custom Orthotics
I love these insoles. They give me constant support on my arch and they seem to last forever. It doesn’t matter the temperature they perform…
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FP Insoles Gamechangers Custom Orthotics
The best insoles all around. Period. I have been using FP insoles for a year and let me tell you there’s nothing better. Tried over 10 different…
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Xero Shoes Scrambler Low
Extremely comfortable, but not so capable. Great for walking and light flat terrain hiking, not so much for running. XERO ScramblerStats: Weight:…
reviewed by Levi_Athle
February 27, 2025
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Brautigam Expedition Works Titanium Pack Shovel
The coolest piece of gear you didn't know you needed! A lightweight titanium pack shovel with many uses. The coolest piece of gear you didn't…
reviewed by Nathaniel Miller
February 26, 2025
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Moss Tents Big Dipper
Best base camp tent ever for hot, cold, rain, snow, high winds or anything else. Purchased in 1997 for $785 after a Walrus Mountain 360 left…
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Red Wing Irish Setter
Very bad, they have good leather top but sole is super cheap with a sponge layer between the 3-layer sole. This sponge layer disintegrates before…
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LuxuryLite StackPack
This pack is a carbon fiber and aluminum, external frame backpack, that uses multiple, removable, lightweight cylinders. My cylinders are in…
reviewed by Red Leader
February 16, 2025
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Tarptent Sublite
The day that Tarptent released the Sublite Tyvek tent, I ordered one. Since then it has been my go-to tent for three-season use. It's lightweight,…
reviewed by Red Leader
February 16, 2025
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Rab Cinder Phantom Waterproof Jacket
Great well thought-through lightweight piece, made for cycling. This is a fantastic piece by Rab. It's well thought out. It doesn't have anything…
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Flextail Zero Pump
Don’t waste your money on this product! I think this product has been promoted by putting out false claims on its usefulness and reliability.
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L.L.Bean Gore-Tex Cresta Hikers, Leather
All round best hiking boot for me. Hardy, long lasting, reliably waterproof in all conditions including deep mud (which kills non-leather Gore…
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FITS Sock Light Hiker Quarter
Comfortable merino wool socks for running shoes or low hikers. The heel pocket is different from most other socks in a good way. This is relatively…
reviewed by andrew f.
February 9, 2025
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Outdoor Research Backstop Sensor Windpro Gloves
These mid-weight gloves are good for moderately cold weather. They are wind-resistant and go far enough past my wrist for good coverage. They…
reviewed by Shane
February 7, 2025
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SafeRingz
This is a great product. I have worked in food service for over 30 years and am not worried about the ring getting hot from standing in front…
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Northwest Territory First Up Dome Tent 9.5 x 11
Hex dome tents Mine always worked great; have had it since 2004 and need a rainfly and support poles.
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Herman Survivor
I wear mine everyday and I frankly beat the crap out of shoes. The steel toe is great. These boots wear as well for me as my Redwings did without…
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Lowa Civetta
Way back in 1998, these were my first boots I ever got for general mountaineering because I am a size 15 and they were the ONLY mountaineering…
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Outdoor Research Fairbanks Fingerless Gloves
Outdoor Research's Fairbanks Fingerless Gloves are the best kind of simple: they do their job—keeping hands warm while providing finger dexterity—without…
reviewed by Alicia MacLeay
January 29, 2025
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Yaktrax Pro
They're great—work awesome in the snow, on the ice, and I even used em on hill banks weed eating during summer. Great product...send me a…
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Scarpa Asolo Attak Trionics
Had my Scarpa Asolo Attak for over 30 years and they are still going strong. Having done all the Wainwrights, a lot of Scotland and Wales they…
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Asics GEL-Nimbus 26
The perfect blend of fit, cushion, and stability for me. You can get the Nimbus 26 for less money because ASICS just came out with a new version…
reviewed by william
January 22, 2025
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Marmot Thor 2P
Don't store in a summer garage! Sometimes I winter camp in the Sierras with this tent. I have had it many years. What I wanted to get across…
reviewed by william
January 22, 2025
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Patagonia Re-Tool Hybrid Fleece Pullover
The Patagonia Re-Tool Hybrid Fleece Pullover is warm, cozy, and technical enough for a range of outdoor activities and travel. Patagonia considers…
reviewed by Alicia MacLeay
January 21, 2025
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LokSak aLokSak Element Proof Bag
These bags are airtight, waterproof, and certified to keep any belongings protected and submersible up to 200 feet! You can also use your touchscreen…
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The North Face VE 24
Mine is a kind of VE 24 1/2, if you will. It has the two snow tunnels, no second door, but has the VE 25-style vestibule. I wish I had more…
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Vibram Soles
Vibram boot sole will crumble if not used. Paid £230 for a pair of Meindl boots for winters. I’ve just heard that the Vibram soles will fail…
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Outdoor Research Revel Jacket
Looks good, but I wouldn't pay full price. Originally bought in black in 2009. It was replaced in 2014 because the insides were tearing up.
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Marmot Trestles 0
Best for those willing to haul extra weight. Two will zip together to make a double bag for more warmth (even a wide and a long will zip together).
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First Lite Men's 308 Pants
These First Light 308 pants are some of the best I've ever worn. They are super comfortable and look fine wearing around town. At the same time,…
reviewed by Shane
January 9, 2025
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Smartbottle
Have talked to them. Weights: Smartbottle XL (1 litre): 62.5g + 7g (Carry Ring) = 69.5g Smartbottle Large (750ml): 56g + 7g (Carry Ring) = 63g…
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Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
The Garmin 245 was one of the top three devices used to track running activities on Strava in 2024 (I don't think they differentiate between…
reviewed by Sammy312
January 8, 2025
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Hammock Gear Pillow
The Hammock Gear Pillow is a packably small bag of down to rest your head on. Designed with hammock in mind it has an attached cord with clip…
reviewed by LoneStranger
January 8, 2025
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Leki Makalu Lite
Leki's Makula Lite three-piece collapsible, rigid aluminum trekking poles are updated from previous models with rubberized Aergon Air Thermo…
reviewed by LoneStranger
January 8, 2025
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Alpkit Chilkoot Softshell Hillwalking Trousers
Comfortable and robust walking trousers. Designed for walking but ideal for a range of activities, including being around camp on autumn evenings.
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Asolo FSN 95 GTX
300 dollar boots and the soles come off. What garbage!!! I had a pair of waffle stompers that lasted me 20 years. GARBAGE GARBAGE GARBAGE GARBAGE…
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Glide SUP Retro
Incredibly stable and lightweight paddle board. It performs almost like a hard board. It performs admirably in ocean surf, lakes, and rivers.
reviewed by Scott Knorp
January 3, 2025
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Lowe Alpine Saracen
An excellent military backpack! In December 2024, I bought a new original SARACEN with a price of 250 Euro. An excellent sturdy backpack,…
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Smartbottle
Very lightweight and soft; I was surprised by the texture and material at first. I fell in love with how lightweight and space-saving it was.
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Petzl Bindi
Petzl Bindi and Actik Core headlamps Like all Petzl headlamps they’re made of cheap plastic, just like almost everything else, but somehow…
reviewed by Jay Von Wald
December 27, 2024
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Trangia 27-8 UL/HA
The Trangia 27 is practically wind-proof, very stable, easy to clean, able to use either mentholated spirits, solid fuel tablets, gel fuel or…
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Vapro Orienteering Gaiters
Don't let your shins get bloody or bruised! Lightweight orienteering gaiters to protect your shins from thorns and nettles! These are shin guards…
reviewed by Sammy312
December 19, 2024
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GSI Outdoors Microlite 500 Flip
We loved the first one so much that wife made me buy her one. This purchase started as a travel mug for me for coffee. I soon found myself using…
reviewed by D Mizelle
December 18, 2024
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Merrell Wrapt Mid Waterproof
If you're looking for a somewhat minimalistic zero-drop trail shoe, you may want to check out the Merrell Wrapt. The Wrapts are almost like…
reviewed by Shane
December 18, 2024
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Str8 Evo Compass
A mid-range thumb compass from a newer company that has made several innovations and also sells more premium compasses. After using my Silva…
reviewed by Sammy312
December 18, 2024
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Steger Mukluks Arctic
Sizing chart isn't accurate. Customer service isn't helpful. They really shouldn't be allowing for non-local orders. They aren't cut out to…
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Granite Gear Add-on Pocket
A handy pocket for keeping small items or gear secure and handy. The Granite Gear Add-on Pocket can be installed vertically or horizontally…
reviewed by Phil Smith
December 10, 2024
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Petzl Bindi
A tiny, lightweight headlamp with three white light levels, continuous low-level red light for night vision and a red strobe setting for emergencies,…
reviewed by BigRed
December 9, 2024
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Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
Lack of durability in the toe box, outer fabric starting to tear after just a couple of months of use. Waterproofing was poor. Shoes quickly…
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Steger Mukluks Arctic
Price too high. This boot is not available for purchase in Canada. Thus I was charged $148 for shipping and customs. The $107 customs…
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Gregory Focal 48
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…
reviewed by StoicFabian
December 7, 2024
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The North Face Chilkat
Trash—rubber split/fell apart Overpriced, deceptive about quality and waterproof ability of a name brand in winter wear. No quality and North…
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Optimus Svea 123
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…
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Merrell Continuum Hiking Shoe
The previous reviews of the Merrell Continuum are exactly what I intended to write about this $200+ Polartec-insulated shoe that I purchased…
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Big Agnes Farrington
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…
reviewed by Moondog55
December 3, 2024
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Black Diamond FineLine Stretch Rain Shell
A lightweight shell with all the right details. Good waterproof/breathability balance. Not especially rugged. In Arctic Sweden Weight, waterproofness,…
reviewed by BigRed
December 3, 2024
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Tubbs Trail Walking 2-Part Poles
I own a vast assortment of Tubbs trekking poles. Over the years, have needed to get parts for a few of them and the Tubbs Client Services Team…
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The North Face Chilkat V 400 Waterproof Boots
Straight up garbage. Boots fell apart instantly. Wife wore them not even five minutes and they came apart rubber cracked. Garbage. They are…
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The North Face Chilkat II Pull-On
Not even a year old and the sole completely cracked along the side and the toe. Very frustrating Warm boot, made well, except for the sole doesn't…
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Ozark Trail Boots
When temperatures drop, I normally will wear the Ozark insulated trail boot. This pair is crumbling like a cookie. This pair was worn once…
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REI Miir 360 Traveler
A leakproof, sip-top, insulated stainless steel thermos that will keep drinks hot until lunchtime and beyond. Lid does not fully disassemble…
reviewed by BigRed
November 27, 2024
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Zamberlan 320 Trail Lite EVO GTX
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…
reviewed by Bob Withrow
November 24, 2024
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Danner Recurve
The boots, insulated, get 5 stars overall. Totally. #1 negative...they cannot be resoled! Got mine 5 years ago for $179. They are now $250.
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Smartwool Hike Full Cushion Crew Socks
Been using these socks paired usually with Oboz hiking boots for years. They do everything well. Best of all they are very EZ to put on correctly.
reviewed by william
November 20, 2024
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Peter Limmer & Sons Limmer Custom Standard Boots
These boots aren't for everyone, but they're definitely for me. I have now owned my first pair of Custom Limmers for four months. I wear them…
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ZeroXposur 3-in-1 Jacket
I bought one of these decent coats. The hood is trash and is cheaply tagged together. Overall the coat seems generic, but made decently for…
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Optimus 8R
I bought this from REI in 1969, befor my first tour in Vietnam. It went back for my second tour. All the time overseas it ran on Army MOGAS.
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Insect Shield Easy Packs
IS clothing is the best defense against lyme disease and other tick-born diseases which are endemic to Dutchess County in NYS. My wife and…
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The North Face Hedgehog GTX XCR
The Hedgehog shoe is NOT waterproof or even water resistant. My feet were soaked walking through low cut wet grass. They also started to fall…
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Ozark Trail Camp Stove
The stove is fine. The bars are too far apart or too few. The regulator sucks and is designed to break. The regulator sucks and is designed…
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EMS Thunderlodge
Roomy Great for two with gear UNBELIEVABLE for one with gear Love this tent. Best tent I've ever used in my 35 years of primitive camping. A…
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Ozark Trail Hikers
I picked a pair up for about 40$ and I have put over 100. Miles of asphalt, grass, mud, and gravel on them and they are comfortable and they…
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Big Agnes Gold Camp 5 Tarp
Low cost, mild weather, large shelter First impressions are often the best judgment and mine are that the supplied pegs are totally inadequate…
reviewed by Moondog55
November 6, 2024
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Xero Shoes Mesa Trail II
A minimalist trail runner with great traction. It claims to be very durable, and has held up well so far. This is how they look after over…
reviewed by Sammy312
November 4, 2024
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Insect Shield Easy Packs
Permanently treat your clothing against ticks! Instead of retreating your clothing with permethrin every six weeks, get a permanent treatment…
reviewed by Sammy312
November 4, 2024
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Outdoor Research Cirque III Pants
More features than I thought I needed...until I used them. This is my first pair of winter trekking pants and I'm impressed! OR has been a trusted…
reviewed by Bob Withrow
November 4, 2024
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L.L.Bean Wind Challenger Stretch Down Jacket
High build quality down ski parka Loaded with useful features Priced in line with other top tier insulated ski parkas Recently took delivery…
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Ozark Trail Elevated Air Bed - Queen Sized
A deflated dream I bought this air mattress four days ago at Walmart and it is leaking air already. This is not a quality product and I would…
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Sea to Summit Delta Light Insulated Mug
The Delta Light Insul mug has some interesting features that may appeal to backpackers. It’s made from plastic and can hold 350ml of hot or…
reviewed by StoicFabian
October 30, 2024
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Ozark Trail Hikers
Bought these because of waterproofing and being cheap. I have had three pairs of Salomon and three pairs of Keen—all of these boots leak and…
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Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Jacket
I thought fit info might help; can't give a full rating till it's cold enough. There's Klein Blue (too bright for me) and Jack Pine which is…
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Sling-Light Chair
I've had a Sling-Light for going on 40 years, and they ROCK. Absolutely love my Sling-Light Backpacker's Chair.
reviewed by Red Leader
October 24, 2024
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Altberg Kisdon GFit
The thing you notice most about this excellent boot is how rigid the sole is. The second thing is how waterproof it is. The two-zone lacing…
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Nank Runner Diver 2 Pro headphone
This product is very comfortable in terms of wear, it is suitable for all kinds of sports thanks to the excellent water resistance, and another…
reviewed by Bastian
October 23, 2024
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