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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.
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
