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Tarptent Rainbow Tent REVIEW
This radically different Tarptent is destined for greatness, but needs a few refinements here and there.
Comparative Fuel Efficiency and Carry Weight for Six Lightweight Backpacking Cooking Systems: Part I
Assembling Comparable Cooking Systems and Test Data
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?
Camera Selection Basics for the Lightweight Backpacker
Features for a lightweight backpacker to look for in a digital or film camera.
Headsweats Race Hat SPOTLITE REVIEW
Way cool hiking hat that really manages the moisture and stays put, but snags fairly easily.
Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sacks (Production) SPOTLITE REVIEW
The lightest dry sacks, but also the leakiest (compared to lightweight dry sacks from four other companies) when subjected to harsh conditions.
Lightweight Dry Sacks: Comparison Testing Results
The lightest dry sacks from Granite Gear, Outdoor Research, Sea to Summit, Pacific Outdoor Equipment and Cascade Designs (SealLine) subjected to five tough tests - with lots of failures.
Ultralight Adventure Equipment (ULA) Relay Backpack REVIEW
Both lightweight AND durable, the new ULA Relay is a full-featured frameless daypack capable of comfortably carrying a heavy load - but there are a few nits to pick.
Modified Vargo Triad XE Stove REVIEW
Robust, lightweight, stable titanium alcohol stove that can be hard to get going - until a small modification is made.
Vargo Triad Stove REVIEW
Lightweight, simple titanium alcohol stove with very stable, secure legs but just adequate heat output.
Outdoor Research HydroLite Dry Sack SPOTLITE REVIEW
The lightest dry sack available - almost.
Cascade Designs SealLine Storm Sack Dry Sack SPOTLITE REVIEW
Top performing lightweight dry sack with roll top closure and taped seams.
Granite Gear Drysack SPOTLITE REVIEW
Fairly lightweight dry sack with roll top closure and taped seams.
Pacific Outdoor Equipment WXtex Pneumo Lightweight Dry Sack SPOTLITE REVIEW
Lightweight dry sack with a twist - purge/inflate valve and welded seams.
GoLite DriMove Long Sleeve Top SPOTLITE REVIEW
Lightweight, good fit, very comfortable, really wicks moisture away, but snags easily.
Make Your Own Gear Sewing Primer: Straight Stitch and Top Stitch
Instructions on how to properly sew two workhorse stitches.
Make Your Own Gear Sewing Primer: Sewing a Felled Seam
A tarp and tent ridgeline standard thanks to its water impeding fold.
Make Your Own Gear Sewing Primer: Reinforcement Stitches for Lightweight Fabrics
Why standard reinforcement stitches may not be suitable for your lightweight fabric, which ones are, and how to sew them.
Make Your Own Gear Sewing Primer: Sewing Machine Setup
Sewing machine setup instructions with photos, and tips for sewing lightweight fabrics.
CW-X Sport Support Bra and Firm Support Bra REVIEW
Good looking, quality construction, supportive - and comfortable too?
Backpacking Light Editor, Don Wilson, on the PCT this Summer
Mojave, CA (June 12) to Ashland, OR (August ?) - say Hello!
Stove Windscreen Dynamics and Design: Part II
Practical Applications for the Field
Have you tried a double windscreen to maintain alcohol and fuel tab stove performance in the wind? It really works, and one piece doubles as a GearSheet.
