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First Annual Energy Bar Test
Backpacking Light staff members rate six "natural" energy bars on taste and nutrition.
Trail Food: Keeping it Interesting and Energizing
The basics of selecting trail food that is appetizing, energizing, and easy to prepare.
Advanced Mountain Products Alumilite Stove Set Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Advanced Mountain Products Alumilite Stove Set Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Etowah Outfitters Etowah II Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Etowah Outfitters Etowah II Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Alcohol Stoves REVIEW SUMMARY and GEAR GUIDE OVERVIEW
Comprehensive review of lightweight alcohol stoves used for backpacking.
Performance Comparison Testing of Lightweight Alcohol Stoves
Boil time and fuel consumption testing of alcohol stoves and windscreens in windy and calm conditions.
ThermoJet MicroLite Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the ThermoJet MicroLite Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Etowah Outfitters Solid Fuel Stove with Alcohol Burner REVIEW
Product performance review of the Etowah Outfitters Solid Fuel Stove with Alcohol Burner, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Hiknakd Alcohol Stove Kit REVIEW
Product performance review of the Hiknakd Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Rhino Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Rhino Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Outdoor Research Zealot Rain Shell REVIEW
A product performance review of the Outdoor Research Zealot Rainshell, a 7-ounce full-zip jacket.
Mini Trangia & Liberty Mountain Westwind Alcohol Stoves REVIEW
Product performance review of the Mini Trangia & Liberty Mountain Westwind Alcohol Stoves, lightweight alcohol stoves for backpacking.
Brasslite Turbo II-D Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Brasslite Turbo II-D Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Brookside Crafts Alcohol Stove Set REVIEW
Product performance review of the Brookside Crafts Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
AntiGravityGear Mama’s Kitchen Deluxe Set Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the AntiGravityGear Mama’s Kitchen Deluxe Set Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Patagonia Specter Pullover REVIEW
Product performance review of the Patagonia Specter pullover, a 6.5-ounce rain shell.
Clikstand S-1 Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Clikstand S-1 Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Hike N’ Light Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Hike N' Light Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
OutdoorEquipmentSupplier Ultralight Backpacking Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the OutdoorEquipmentSupplier Ultralight Backpacking Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Osprey Atmos 25 Backpack REVIEW
Product performance review of the Osprey Atmos 25 small volume, internal frame backpack.
AntiGravityGear Pot Cozy REVIEW
Product performance review of AntiGravityGear Pot Cozy including comparison data on how long contents stay warm in a pot with and without a Cozy in freezing and room temperature conditions.
"Simplify, then add lightness." - Colin Chapman
Pro-Grade Water RepellencyPolypropylene face fabrics: see the future of raingear.
