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Smartwool Microweight Apparel (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)

Microweight gets fashionable.

Keela “System Dual Protection” (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)

Innovative waterproof/breathable technology.

Mountainsmith TrekLite PCT 45 Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)

Thru-hike inspired 3 pound pack, built for comfort, durability, and convenience.

Mountain Hardwear Foray Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)

A sample of Mountain Hardwear’s pack debut, 3400 ci and 3 lb 14 oz with excellent durability.

Life-Link A.T. Superlight Trekking Pole (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)

A fixed length all carbon fiber trekking pole.

Granite Gear Vapor Ki Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)

A woman specific Vapor Trail.

MacPac Epic 150 SF Sleeping Bag (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)

19 ounce water-proof 750 fill down sleeping bag.

APA Enterprises Sun UV Monitoring Wristwach (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)

Monitor the UV Index and predict when you need extra protection

Inov-8 Mudroc 280 Trail Running Shoes (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)

A Sub-10 Ounce Trail Running and Hiking Shoe

AquaStar Plus Ultraviolet Water Treatment (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)

Water purification through ultraviolet irradiation - a new approach to cleaning our water

Acumen Hydra-Alert Sports Watch with Fluid Check (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)

A watch that reminds you when and how much to drink

Black Diamond Skylight Tent (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)

A three-person single-wall tent in the Superlight tent family (Firstlight and Lighthouse).

Osprey Aether 60 Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)

Redesigned Aether 60 with an innovative heat moldable harness.

MontBell Self Inflating Pads (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)

Among the lightest for their size.

Jacks ‘R’ Better Summer Universal Blanket SPOTLITE REVIEW

A sub-1-pound summer weight quilt that can be used as a top blanket or hammock under quilt.

Integral Designs Silcoat Backpack SPOTLITE REVIEW

Simple, lightweight, and versatile.

Sedona Trading Company Trail Gourmet Seasonings SPOTLITE REVIEW

Spices for those of us who want no fuss, no muss, and little weight

Bomber Tents REVIEW SUMMARY and GEAR GUIDE OVERVIEW

Field performance and features comparison of four lightweight mountaineering tents designed to handle the toughest weather.

Outdoor Designs Summit Extreme Tent REVIEW

Single wall, low-profile, and built for altitude: the Summit Extreme belongs on a high mountain ridge.

Mountain Hardwear EV2 Tent REVIEW

Roomy two-person mountaineering tent with fire retardant waterproof/breathable canopy fabric of pre-stretched polyester.

Notes From the Field: SuperUltraLight Hammock Camping

Perspectives from the field, with commentary on gear and technique for hammock camping with less than five pounds of gear.

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