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Outdoor show matches consumers, manufacturers
Eight of the top outdoor gear manufacturers in the Bozeman area will gather under one roof Saturday for a new consumer show. The Montana Outdoor Industry Consumer Show will feature...
Local manufacturers plan outdoor gear show
The first “Montana Outdoor Industry Consumer Show” will take place in Bozeman in December. It’s starting off fairly small, with up to a dozen vendors in the Baxter Hotel ballroom...
BackpackingLight.com & Liphe Outdoors – New Outdoor Show Connects Consumers and Manufacturers; Features Outdoor Gear Innovations Seasons Ahead of the Mainstream Markets
Montana Outdoor Industry Consumer Show Debuts in Bozeman on December 4
MEC Northern Lite Pullover and Vest REVIEW
Overview Ice Age Trail: Alan wearing the Northern Lite vest on a crisp morning. The elastic arm openings help seal in warmth. In our opinion, the Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC)...
Integral Designs Logan Vest REVIEW
High loft insulating vest - warm enough for winter use.
Moonstone Cirrus Ultralight Jacket REVIEW
Overview Jay wearing the Moonstone Cirrus Ultralight Jacket on the Continental Divide Trail in the Southern San Juan Wilderness, Colorado. The 12.7-ounce (360 gram) Moonstone Cirrus jacket uses a 15...
Lightweight Synthetic High Loft Insulating Jackets/Pullovers and Vests: REVIEW SUMMARY and GEAR GUIDE OVERVIEW
Companion Articles: The Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover stood out among the jackets and pullovers tested. Here, our Product Review Director Alan Dixon is obviously enjoying field testing the Micro Puff...
Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover REVIEW
Lightweight Polarguard Delta-insulated pullover.
Montane Solo Jacket REVIEW
Insulated jacket with integrated shell hood - lots of features to boot.
Montbell U.L. Thermawrap Inner Vest REVIEW
Synthetic, no-frills, ultralight insulating vest.
Golite Buzz Jacket REVIEW
Lightweight synthetic high loft insulating jacket.
Montbell U.L. Thermawrap Jacket REVIEW
Overview Don in his Montbell U.L. Thermawrap Jacket on a climbing trip along the Mogollon Rim, Arizona The Montbell U.L. Thermawrap Jacket is dedicated to no frills lightweight performance. At...
Camelbak Kronos Backpack REVIEW
Overview Photo 1: Camelbak Kronos The Camelbak Kronos is designed as a hybrid between traditional and ultralight packs. The Kronos features a ventilating Exo-Air™ Soft Frame and a 3-liter hydration...
Single Wall Tents and Shelters Review Summary
Comparison review of single wall tents and shelters for lightweight backpacking.
Backpacking Food List: Protein-Powered Food for Sustained Energy
Looking to boost energy while keeping the weight down? Try this protein-powered food list for backpacking.
Night Time Condensation on Tarp and Tent Fabrics
Preliminary field research on the nature of condensation and dew formation on different shelter fabrics.
GoLite Den 2 Tent REVIEW
Single wall two hoop design provides exceptional headroom and interior space, and a full panel door offers terrific views and good ventilation.
Eureka Zeus 2EXO Tent REVIEW
Overview The Eureka Zeus 2EXO is a lightweight single wall tent with exoskeleton frame that stands out because of its numerous features, reasonable price, and quality construction. On the other...
Kelty Flight 2 Tent REVIEW
Overview The Kelty Flight 2 is a single wall lightweight tent with a two-pole exoskeleton frame. It has numerous features, a reasonable price, and quality construction. However, the ventilation design...
MSR Twin Peaks Shelter REVIEW
Comprehensive review of the MSR Twin Peaks Shelter, a single wall floorless tarp shelter that uses two trekking poles for setup.
