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Speer Hammocks Frog Sac Sleeping Bag REVIEW
Warm weather, full-length center zip, PrimaLoft insulated sleeping bag.
Six Moon Designs Comet Backpack REVIEW
Removable stays, an internal pad pocket, and adjustability over a wide torso length range make the Comet unique.
Speer Hammocks 8.0 A Hammock REVIEW
Simple, rugged, top entry hammock with large silnylon canopy.
Backpacking Food List: Vegetarian
Yes, vegetarian fare can fuel endurance activities like backpacking!
Make Your Own Gear: Shortening a Therm-a-Rest UltraLite Self-Inflating Pad
Complete step-by-step instructions on how to cut, reshape, and reseal a self-inflating pad.
Black Diamond Zenix IQ LED Headlamp REVIEW
Combines 1-watt LED technical lighting prowess with more economical standard 5 millimeter LEDs for non-technical pursuits.
Princeton Tec Corona LED Headlamp REVIEW
Eight-LED array powered by three AA batteries.
Tarptent Rainbow (Sneak Preview) SPOTLITE REVIEW
A free-standing Tarptent with side-entry, loads of headroom, and under two pounds!
Lightweight Backcountry Professional Photography
Complete lightweight camera and accessories setup for the professional backcountry photographer.
Big Sky Products (SummitShelters) Revolution 2P UL Tent REVIEW
Light weight, single-wall Epic shell, two-person freestanding tent.
Notes from the Field: SuperUltraLight in the Cascades with a Sub-4-pound Pack
Perspectives from the field, with commentary on gear and technique for high mileage backpacking with a sub-4-pound base weight pack.
Several Thousand Steps on the PCT
Lightweight gear and food, and lessons learned along two hundred miles of the PCT from B to C (Bend, Oregon to the Columbia River).
RailRiders Adventure Top SPOTLITE REVIEW
A well-vented top that excels in warm weather
Notes from the Field: SuperUltraLight Tarp vs. Hammock in the High Uintas
Perspectives from the field, with commentary and comparison of gear and technique for tarp and hammock camping at 40 °F.
Backpacking Light Editor Receives National Award for Volunteer Efforts
Forest Service award recognizes Will Rietveld and spouse Janet Reichl for Leave No Trace education and research.
Make Your Own Gear: The “Z-Stand” Pot Support for Alcohol Stoves
Complete step-by-step instructions on how to make a lightweight and unique pot stand.
Marmot Essence Rainshell SPOTLITE REVIEW
Marmot's Precip Plus 7 ounce rain jacket
Backpacking Food Taste Test: Entrées (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Backpacking Light staff tastes - and scores - several backpacking foods from AlpineAire, Backpacker's Pantry, Cache Lakes, and Natural High.
Ultralight Outfitters Ultralight Beercan Cook Pot and Stove SPOTLITE REVIEW
Nifty cooking system where the pot converts into a double walled mug.
GoLite Vision Backpack REVIEW
A panel loading internal frame pack with a small volume and very low profile that offers comfort with excellent organizational features.
Gregory Spectrum Backpack REVIEW
An internal frame panel loading pack with a polished design, plenty of features, and rock solid performance. The Lexus of small volume panel loaders? Perhaps.
