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Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero Rain Hat REVIEW
A functional and lightweight waterproof-breathable rain hat that becomes a performance liability in warm conditions.
GoLite Ultra-Lite Poncho/Tarp REVIEW
Just because Skurka and Coup chose this raingear/shelter for their record-setting thru-hikes, that doesn't mean it will work for you. Here's the scoop on a tough poncho that makes a great shelter but suffers a little in raingear mode.
GoLite Reed Rain Pants REVIEW
The lightest waterproof/breathable rain pants available: nearly perfect, with one glaring problem - that we show you how to address "easily enough" without adding a lot of weight.
Equinox Full Moon Chaps REVIEW
Silnylon rain chaps that are freakishly light but limited in application and best paired with a poncho or cagoule.
Notes from the Field: SuperUltraLight Hammocking on the Black Forest Trail in Pennsylvania
Perspectives from the Black Forest Trail in Pennsylvania, with commentary on gear and techniques to stay warm in a hammock with less than five pounds of gear.
Exped Wallcreeper Sleeping Bag REVIEW
Two-pound down bag rated to freezing with a foot section that can be opened, armholes, and full front zip to convert it into a vest.
Nunatak Arc Ghost Sleeping Bag REVIEW
Innovative variable girth top bag that weighs under a pound and is rated to freezing.
Markill Peak Illuminator Canister Lantern SPOTLITE REVIEW
A mantle-type canister fuel lantern that puts out lots of light, is silent, and gets good gas mileage
Ken and Marcia Powers First to Through-hike the American Discovery Trail
The 4900 mile ADT bisects the continental US from east to west.
Speer Hammocks PeaPod and Top Blanket REVIEW
Down blanket that completely surrounds a hammock and sleeper, along with a narrow down top blanket designed specifically for hammock use.
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.
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