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Stephensons Warmlite 2R Review
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews
Macpac Olympus Review
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews
Hilleberg Nallo 2 Review
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report – Part 2: Details and Commercial Models
Part 2 of this tutorial examines the specifics of tunnel tent design and functionality and lists the commercially available tents.
GoLite Malpais Trinity 3-Layer Liteshell Jacket Review
On paper, the Malpais has everything a gear junkie could possibly want, but does real-world experience with the jacket remind us of the disparity between some online dating profiles and the actual person?
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report – Part 1: Definition and Pitching
How tunnel tents work, why they can handle extreme weather, and how to pitch them under extreme conditions.
How Backpacking Light Has Helped Our Camp Fire Council Take Kids Backpacking
Developing a relationship with the outdoors and teaching others to do the same, introducing kids to the charm of the backcountry has a magic all its own.
BushBuddy Stove Tweaks
A few simple modifications to make your BushBuddy faster and even more covet-worthy!
Berghaus Octans 40 Backpack Review
An adventure racing pack with innovative design elements, how does it perform as an ultralight backpack?
Sunshine Prepares for the Appalachian Trail
The Starbursts are packed. What else could they need?!
Easton Mountain Products CTR-70 Trekking Poles Review
Does a bigger diameter result in stronger poles, and what's the weight trade-off?
Indoor Girl Takes on a Yurt
Baby steps: out of love for her outdoorsy husband, Margie looks before she leaps and books a weekend in a Utah yurt, THEN learns the definition of "yurt."
Ultralight Waterproof Breathable Jackets: 2012 State of the Market Report
Part 2: Details on the ten jackets in the report.
Winter’s Tone
The sights, sounds, and moods of the Ozark Trail.
Ultralight Waterproof-Breathable Jackets: 2012 State of the Market Report
Part 1: Why should you buy a WPB rain jacket? And why would you buy one that weighs more than 8 ounces (227 g)?
Páramo Vista Rain Jacket Review
An incredibly breathable full-zip rain jacket that manages to fend off precipitation without using a membrane.
How to Best Pack Your UL/Frameless Backpack with UL Gear
The advantages of having a lightweight, frameless backpack are huge - but without that heavy frame, the backpack has all the qualities of a large sack. For maximum comfort, you'll need to pack carefully, in a way that gives your backpack form and balance.
2012 Photo Contest Winners!
The votes are counted, photos drooled over, and the top ten are in. Congrats to all who entered - the eye candy was gorgeous!
Montane Slipstream GL Jacket Review
A very lightweight hoodless windshirt utilizing Pertex’s newest lightest fabric – Quantum GL. In addition to his thorough evaluation, Will includes a discussion of the versatility of a windshirt.
Mountain Laurel Designs SuperMid Review
A large but still lightweight pyramid that can shelter three to four adults in all four seasons.
Make Your Own Gear: Igloos
Build an igloo using the “hub and spoke method” and lightweight backpacking tools.
