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Honeymoon at Isle Royale (Trip Report)

Expedition & Trip Reports June 19, 2012

Newlyweds Travis and Gretchen Leanna walk and packraft through Isle Royale National Park

New Balance MT810 Review

Gear Reviews June 12, 2012

**(Updated 10/25: Addendum after Heavy Use)** A review of the latest in the New Balance 8xx series of light low-cut joggers and comparison to the previously-reviewed MT875 and MT876 shoes.

Insulation Measurement

Gear Testing & Research June 12, 2012

A method for measuring insulation in quilts, sleeping bags, and other gear.

Timberland LiteTrace Boot Review

Gear Reviews June 5, 2012

Review of Timberland's new waterproof lightweight hiking boot. Do they belong in the lightweight backpacker's quiver?

The Myth of Pressure Regulators

Theory & Modeling (*) June 5, 2012

Part 1 in a two part series analyzing some of the claims made by stove manufacturers about pressure regulation technologies. Marketing spin or proven performance? ***Updated with Addendum on 6/12/12***

Rain Pants State of the Market Report

State of the Market Reports (*) May 29, 2012

A critical look at seven lightweight rain pants to keep you dry this spring.

Rackless Carry Systems for Lightweight Bikepacking

Gear Reviews May 29, 2012

Reviews of the Revelate Designs Viscacha and Porcelain Rocket Booster Rocket

Light and Fast Packs for Bikepacking

State of the Market Reports (*) May 22, 2012

In Part 2 of our exploration of Lightweight Bikepacking, Dave reviews some notable packs and examines their utility for bikepacking.

Bask Light 69 Pack Review

Gear Reviews May 22, 2012

This lightweight mountaineering pack from Russia provides large volume, simplicity, and durability.

Lightweight Bikepacking: An Introduction

Trend Reports (*) May 15, 2012

"This kind of cycling actually brings you closer to the land than hiking... because you must read the landscape so closely in order to ride across it." -Drew Walker, “The Talkeetna Traverse” Adventure Cyclist (Jan/Feb 2001)

OMM Kamleika Race Smock, Jacket, and Pants Review

Gear Reviews May 15, 2012

Waterproof shells with a minimalist design and four-way stretch fabric

Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 Review

Gear Reviews May 8, 2012

Will it light the trails on fire?

Success and Failure on the Colorado Trail

Expedition & Trip Reports May 8, 2012

Planning like crazy to do a thru-hike doesn't quiet the fears: "Can I do this? Will my gear work? Will I stay motivated? Do I have the right food?" Only time on the trail would answer.