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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.
Mountainsmith Fusion 35 Backpack REVIEW
An all-day, off-piste or hut-to-hut snow sport pack with features that might just validate the weight.
Helly Hansen Mars/Venus Windshirt SPOTLITE REVIEW
The lightest windshirt?
EMS StarLight II Tent REVIEW
Not the lightest two-person double wall tent we've seen, but a good value nonetheless.
Dunham Cloud Contrail-Mid Boot REVIEW
Lightweight, comfortable, and supportive - yes. Live up to all the manufacturer's claims - no.
Redfeather Trek 30 Snowshoe REVIEW
Lightweight snowshoes at a great price, but there are issues.
MontBell Monoframe Shelter Hexagon Tent REVIEW
Two-person double wall tent that nearly breaks the 3-pound barrier but gives up some features.
Lightwave zrO cylq Tent REVIEW
Double wall tent that weighs 3 lbs, fits 1.5 people and does well keeping rain out, but...
Vaude Hogan Ultralight Tent REVIEW
Two-person semi-freestanding double-wall tent that weighs less than 4 lbs but sacrifices in some areas to achieve that weight.
Montbell UL Wind Jacket SPOTLITE REVIEW
2.6 ounces, full zipper, does it hold up with use?
GSI Lexan Cutlery SPOTLITE REVIEW
Light, cheap, Lexan eating utensils.
VersaLayer Stretchwoven Jacket Features Retractable Insulation (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
The first jacket to offer retractable insulation, so you can adjust your temperature level on the fly, without taking the jacket off.
Leki Mountain Unlimited and Venom Vario Poles (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
2-Segment, less than 10 ounces per pole, carbon fiber and aluminum construction
Leki Carbon 12, 10, and 8 Poles (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
3 single-segment, carbon fiber, poles from Leki
