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Sierra Designs Hyperlight Tent REVIEW
Spacious, durable, wind-stable 4.5 lb tent - while very light for its size, it still can't match the area to weight ratio of our highest rated double wall tent.
Double Wall Tents Review Summary and Gear Guide Overview
Comparison of, and performance ratings for, lightweight double wall backpacking tents.
Big Sky Evolution 2P Tent REVIEW
Other double-wall tent manufacturers claim that their tent is “ultralight” or even “hyperlight,” but the Evolution 2P really IS light without sacrificing anything in features or convenience - but of course it's not perfect.
Toilet Paper Free Expeditions
Go wild - leave the TP at home.
Big Sky Revolution 1P Shelter REVIEW
There are lighter and roomier silnylon tents, but this is the lightest freestanding breathable fabric (Epic) solo tent on the market.
Mountainsmith TrekLight AT 55 Backpack REVIEW
Cutting edge design and materials, loaded with features, user-friendly, load capable, and fits like wearing a vest - but a tad heavy by lightweight standards, and needs a few tweaks here and there.
Snot Spot Nose Wipes SPOTLITE REVIEW
Got snot? Slip a Snot Spot over your glove or mitten.
MontBell U.L. Alpine Down Hugger Thermal Sheet Sleeping Bag REVIEW
Summer weight sleeping bag or winter bag liner with great features, but a fairly trim fit.
Big Agnes Lost Dog 50 Sleeping Bag REVIEW
Generously sized summer synthetic top bag that is on the heavy side of lightweight.
Jacks ‘R’ Better Shenandoah Summer Quilt REVIEW
Rectangular down quilt that weighs less than a pound and has features that adapt it for top blanket or hammock underquilt use.
Mountain Laurel Designs Devotion 40 Sleeping Bag SPOTLITE REVIEW
Is an 11-ounce, 40-degree bag possible? Nunatak thinks so, and now so does Mountain Laurel Designs.
Gregory 2005 G Pack Backpack REVIEW
Comfortable, light (but it should lose half a pound), and compact backpack with enough capacity and load control to support multi-day outings.
Osprey Stratos 34 Backpack REVIEW
New for 2006, the Stratos 34 daypack provides all the features, fit, and comfort you can ask for from a general use daypack. It’s also bomb-proof, and heavy by our standards.
Osprey Exposure 36 Backpack REVIEW
A feature-laden pack designed for alpine climbing and ski mountaineering that doesn't translate well for general purpose use.
Black Diamond Shadow 55L Backpack REVIEW
A solid - read, heavy - and well-designed climbing pack with a unique Y-frame capable of carrying a lot of weight.
Selecting a Canister Stove for Cold Weather Backpacking
Part II: Commercially Available Canister Stove Systems
Many canister stove models become excellent cold weather performers with a simple twist.
Selecting a Canister Stove for Cold Weather Backpacking
Part I: Stove and Fuel Fundamentals
Fuel fundamentals and basic flame chemistry explained so that canister stove cold weather performance can be optimized.
GoLite Rodeo Backpack REVIEW
Lightweight and versatile snow sports pack with nice features, but falls short in some areas.
Integral Designs Pertex Wind Jacket SPOTLITE REVIEW
A 4.5 ounce jacket with quality components.
Make Your Own Gear: Alcohol Stove Windscreen
Complete step-by-step instructions on how to construct an efficient alcohol stove windscreen.
Petzl MYO XP LED Headlamp REVIEW
Three-watt collimated LED headlamp with rear-mount battery pack that misses perfection by just a couple of features.
