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GoLite Ultra Series Backpacks (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2006)
GoLite's new backpack lineup for 2007 expands on the success of the Jam with new designs, colors, and smarter feature sets.
Primus MicronStove Ti 2.5 (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2006)
Your old 3 ounce canister stove weighing you down? Talk to Primus.
Universal Adapter Carport Power Charger (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2006)
A portable 12-volt power pack to recharge your portable electronics.
The Poncho Tarp: Techniques and Gear Systems for Inclement Conditions
Poncho Tarps are not just for the eccentric. Learn how to use them in foul weather and save considerable weight and simplify your gear kit.
Komperdell Avalanche Carbon Shovel REVIEW
This carbon fiber snow shovel is the lightest, most versatile, and most beautiful on the market… but also the most expensive.
Before The Chaos: Open Air Demo (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2006)
Before the chaos of the Outdoor Retailer Show we get ready with the Open Air Demo.
Trail Designs Vari-Vent Windshield Spotlight Review
A neat solution to windshields getting out of control.
SuperUltraLight Backpacks REVIEW SUMMARY
These specialized packs are constructed of high-tech materials, weigh as little as 2.75 ounces, and are capable of carrying your sub-5-pound SUL kit for several days.
Mountain Laurel Designs 2006 Prophet Backpack REVIEW
Does the perfect frameless backpack exist? The Mountain Laurel Designs Prophet comes pretty darn close.
Mountain Laurel Designs Revelation Backpack REVIEW
Built for the gear-obsessed SUL crowd, the 3.2 ounce Mountain Laurel Designs Revelation pack is the lightest pack on the market while still offering a usable set of features. Further, it is the first commercially-available pack to be constructed of high-tech Cuben Fiber fabric. Impressive – yes, but how does it stand up to the rigors of off-trail hiking?
Ultralight Adventure Equipment (ULA) Conduit Backpack REVIEW
Looking for a weekend frameless pack that is both lightweight and durable? Check out the new ULA Conduit.
Dunham Waffle Stomper Alcatraz Shoe SPOTLITE REVIEW
Really lightweight shoes for water sports and hiking in wet conditions, but they tortured my toes on steep downhills.
Six Moon Designs Essence Backpack REVIEW
Panel-loading ultralight frameless backpack with a large top pocket - a great feature set - but it also has a few limitations that affect its field performance.
Comfort and Moisture Transport in Lightweight Wool and Synthetic Base Layers
An in-depth comparison of the properties of wool and synthetic fabric for base layers yielded some surprising results.
Danner Agitator 230 XCR Trail Shoe SPOTLITE REVIEW
This low-cut trail shoe performs like a boot – really tough, supportive, and stable.
TechSpun Environmental Sock System SPOTLITE REVIEW
TechSpun makes some strong claims for these socks; is it hype, or do they really work? We tested them in summer and winter to find out.
Wise Women Go Light, Part 1
The first in a series of three articles chronicling the experiences of hiking buddies Jean and Sue as they begin on the journey to lightweight backpacking.
Dunham Waffle Stomper Terrastryder Mid Boot REVIEW
With the new 2006 edition of the Terrastryder, Dunham has corrected the seam failure problem of its predecessor. The new boot merits high marks, except for one annoying carryover problem.
Dunham Waffle Stomper Terrastryder Extra Boot REVIEW
The feature set of this new boot from Dunham suggests that it might be an ideal lightweight, insulated, waterproof boot for snowshoeing and snow hiking. That would be true, if it were not for one serious problem…
Comparative Fuel Efficiency and Carry Weight for Six Lightweight Backpacking Cooking Systems: Part II
Calculating Fuel Usage, Carry Weight Analysis, and Cost/Efficiency Considerations
White Gas, remote canister, top mount canister, integrated canister, alcohol, and fuel tab stove systems - when factoring in fuel carried, trip length, and conditions - which system is the lightest?
Outdoor Research Flex-Tex Gaiters SPOTLITE REVIEW
Lightweight, durable, breathable, water-resistant, and stretch to fit a variety of footwear – but we had a couple of problems with the snaps and sizing.
