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New Balance MT876OR Review
The latest in the New Balance 87x series of light low-cut joggers - and they're even better than the previously-reviewed MT875ORs.
Rapids, Wolves, and Winter
With amazingly light loads that included skis, packrafts, dry suits, winter camping gear, and a week’s worth of food, we set out to visit the Frank Church Wilderness in winter to prove a point.
Sierra Designs Gnar Down Sweater Review
Coming out in fall 2010, the Gnar is a good balance of sizing and fit, features, and overall light weight, but it could be a little warmer.
Integral Designs Wedge eVENT Bivy REVIEW
A three-pound solo shelter made of almost-magically breathable eVENT fabric and designed for alpine climbing, it can handle wild weather, but is it comfortable to live with?
Crux Halo Top Review
Q: What’s a Halo Top? A: an ultralight down-insulated minimalist anorak that weighs just 7.9 oz (225 g), and it’s sized well for taller people.
Skiing the John Muir Trail
When the snow resembles cement and you're making one mile per hour or less at times, what would YOU do?
Brooks-Range Alpini Mountain Anorak Review
The Alpini is a lightweight furnace and lands on our recommended list, but how about a version for non-climbers?
Brunton 7DNL Compass Review
Small, light, easy to use, and about the right size for a simple baseplate model.
Experiential Learning in the Heart of Utah
A high school class laughs their way through five days in the Escalante National Recreation Area.
Primus Express Spider Stove Review
A good remote canister stove, heading in the lightweight direction.
Return to the Fight! Lightweight Rematch in the High Annapurnas
After a knee injury put me on the ropes, I got back into the ring with a long, slow hike over many miles, hoping that the Himalayan trail would not be an impossible opponent.
The 45-Year-Old Boy Scout
We asked, you answered: Lightweight Testimony Contest Runner Up!
Terra Nova Laser Tent Review
With the 2.47-lb (1.12-kg) Laser, Terra Nova takes aim at the lightweight backpacker that wants to travel in comfort. Will the Laser hit the bull’s eye, or will we just be blinded by the light?
Everything Weighs Something
We asked, you answered: Lightweight Testimony Contest Runner Up!
MYOG: Knotless PCT Bear Bag Hang
Perform an easier-yet-secure PCT Bear Bag Hang without using the traditional stick + clove hitch. This MYOG is simple, functional, and lightweight!
Into the Unknown, with Sturdy Footwear
We asked, you answered: Lightweight Testimony Contest Runner Up!
Every Ounce Counts
We asked, you answered: Lightweight Testimony Contest Winner!
Darn Tough Vermont Boot Sock Review
In a world where most clothing seems to come from China and be of debatable quality and life, these thick, durable, woollen Made-in-Vermont socks are a standout - and have a well-deserved cult following.
MSR Hubba Hubba HP Tent Review
With new fabrics, a strong design and plenty of pitching options, the HP is quite attractive. Will this relatively lightweight double-wall abode have us exclaiming with enthusiasm or will we hurry on to the next cutie?
New Balance MT910GT Joggers Review
Totally synthetic, solid soles with a good tread and a range of width fittings, a Gore-Tex 'Extended Comfort Footwear' lining, but a slightly stiff sole.
Marmot Venus Jacket Review
With 800 fill-power down and weighing less than 12 ounces, does this attractive and warm jacket ultimately put fashion over function?
