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Osprey Atmos 50 Backpack REVIEW
A durable and effective load carrier with an innovative back panel that keeps your back cool.
Wild Things AT Backpack REVIEW
A lightweight classic for many years: does it still have what it takes to compete with the new breed of frameless packs on the market?
Book Review: Fixing Your Feet
"Flyin'" Brian Robinson reviews the seminal work about foot care for hikers, backpackers, adventure racers, and other outdoor athletes.
Moonbow Gearskin Backpack REVIEW
Product performance review of the Moonbow Gearskin frameless pack - a unique harness/compression system that acts like a pack.
LuxuryLite Modular Frame Backpack REVIEW
Performance review of one of the lightest and most innovative external frame packs on the market.
Komperdell Carbon Duolock/REI Peak UL Trekking Poles INITIAL REVIEW
Product performance review of the Komperdell Carbon Duolock/REI Peak UL Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
MSR Overland Carbon Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the MSR Overland Carbon Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Lightweight Trekking Poles REVIEW SUMMARY and GEAR GUIDE OVERVIEW
Comprehensive review of lightweight and ultralight trekking poles used for backpacking.
Leki Ultralite Ti COR-TEC Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Leki Ultralite Ti COR-TEC Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
EMS Women’s Ridge Lite Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the EMS Women's Ridge Lite Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Life-Link Guide Ultra Light Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Life-Link Guide Ultra Light Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Pacerpoles Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Pacerpoles Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Leki Ultralite Ti Air Ergo REVIEW
Product performance review of the Leki Ultralite Ti Air Ergo, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Exped Alpinist Carbon Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Exped Alpinist Carbon Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Exped Trekker Ergo Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Exped Trekker Ergo Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Masters X-Light Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Masters X-Light Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Pacific Crest Trail Kickoff 2005: The Scoop!
Report from the Annual Day Zero PCT Kickoff 2005.
Gossamer Gear Lightrek Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Gossamer Gear Lightrek Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Exped Trekker Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Exped Trekker Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Brunton GreenHeat Backpacking Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Brunton GreenHeat gelled alcohol stove including comparisons to alcohol and Esbit tablet stoves.
An Old Dog Learns New Tricks – How Lightweight Technology Keeps me on the Trail at 70
How lightweight backpacking gear has kept the author on the trail at 70.
"Simplify, then add lightness." - Colin Chapman
Pro-Grade Water RepellencyPolypropylene face fabrics: see the future of raingear.
