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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.
Vaude Lightwing Ultralight Tent REVIEW
Two-person, three-season, double wall tent with a high price but a sturdy build.
Suunto X9i GPS REVIEW
Wrist-mounted 2.7 oz GPS unit targeted at done-in-a-day activities, tested with Topo! 4.0 mapping software.
MSR Hubba Hubba Tent REVIEW
Double wall tent for two that weighs just over 4 lbs and has a unique pole hub system that makes it a breeze to pitch.
Hilleberg Akto Tent REVIEW
A four-season solo tent that weights just 3 pounds, offers excellent usable space, is very durable, and provides full storm protection...does the Hilleberg Akto have a down side?
Lightweight Metal Frame Snowshoes Review Summary and Gear Guide Overview
Backpacking Light staff apply lightweight principles to rate eleven snowshoes based on field testing and lab measurements.
GoLite Virga Rain Jacket SPOTLITE REVIEW
6 ounces! 80 bucks!
Sierra Designs Isotope Rain Jacket SPOTLITE REVIEW
Full featured rain jacket that is under 6 ounces.
Redfeather Alpine 30 Snowshoe REVIEW
A heavy, all-purpose snowshoe with an excellent crampon system.
