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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.
Ultralightweight gear puts bounce in backpackers’ stride
BOZEMAN, MONT. – When Demetri Coupounas came bounding out of the Vermont woods earlier this month, he knew exactly how long it had taken him to hike the 280-mile Long...Black Diamond Firstlight Tent Review
So, how do you make a waterproof tent out of non-waterproof fabric? Black Diamond shows us how with the Firstlight EPIC by Nextec single wall freestanding tent.
GoLite Trig 2 Shelter REVIEW
The GoLite Trig 2 Shelter is a single wall pup tent on steroids - it offers more ventilation options and a two-trekking pole pitch.
Six Moon Designs Europa 2 Review
Single wall tent from cottage manufacturer, one rear hope pole, one trekking pole for setup. 2 lbs.
MSR Missing Link Tent REVIEW
Review of the MSR Missing Link Tent - a single wall, two person shelter that can be pitched with a pair of trekking poles.
45 Miles in 47 Hours: What You Can Do With a Weekend Using Lightweight Backpacking Gear
What can you accomplish in a three-day weekend with lightweight gear?
Commentary on Sleeping Bag Rating Specifications (2004)
Real World Testing By Alan Dixon Moisture management plays a significant role in sleeping bag performance and selection. A synthetic-fill bag’s resistance to performance degradation as it gets wet...Osprey Aether 60 Review
Comfort and load support are the hallmarks of this lightweight internal frame backpack.