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I/O Biocompatibles Contact Long Sleeve Crew SPOTLITE REVIEW
A new company provides another choice in technical wool clothing.
Ultralight Packrafting in Cataract Canyon
A river explorer takes on the Colorado River in a packraft.
2008 LuxuryLite Big Survival Stik Walking Staff REVIEW
This is a modern version of the traditional hardwood walking staff. Made of carbon fiber, it is much stronger and more robust than even the stiffest of trekking poles. It has an adjustable hand strap, breaks down into sections, and can even be converted into a “trail defense system".
Slow Travel
Traveling light, simple... and slow
Ultralight Gear and Techniques on the Edge of Winter with Backpacking Light’s Wilderness Trekking III Program
The gear chosen by the Wilderness Trekking III course participants and leaders
Make Your Own Gear: Titanium Snow Stakes
Lightweight and stable titanium snow anchors that are easy to make
Golite Pinnacle Backpack REVIEW
The Golite Pinnacle is a replacement for the popular Gust pack and is the larger version of the popular Golite Jam2 backpack. It offers many upgrades over the Gust, but how do they affect the pack’s performance?
A Virtual Pack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
The Backpacking Light Outdoor Retailer Team outfits an entire lightweight pack for a long winter weekend using only gear found at the show. Join us throughout the trip for updates as we add gear to our hyper-linked Outdoor Retailer Virtual Pack.
Light My Fire SL3 (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Light My Fire SL3
Garmin eTrex Vista HCx with Mapsource Topo 2008
Virtual Pack: Garmin eTrex Vista HCx with Mapsource Topo 2008
Nemo Nano Tent (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: The latest from Nemo features two Airbeams, 36 ft2 integrated fly, and weighs 3.5 pounds.
Patagonia R1 Hoody (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Patagonia R1 Hoody
Lightweight Insulated Footwear Roundup (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
We searched the Outdoor Retailer Show to find footwear to keep feet warm and dry while winter hiking and snowshoeing.
Take the Load Off: Using Pulks to Travel Over Snow
Pulk techniques for winter travel over snow
Lightweight Handwear for Cold and Wet Conditions (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
We rounded up handwear of interest and suggest how they might be used in lightweight handwear systems.
Primus EtaExpress Pot 1.0L (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Primus EtaExpress Pot 1.0L
Primus PowerGas 450g Canister (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Primus PowerGas 450g Canister
Merrell Gatherer Jacket (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
The only true limitation with the Gatherer is your imagination.
Outdoor Research Cascadia Gaiter (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Outdoor Research Cascadia Gaiter
Komperdell Nature Sticks (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Komperdell Nature Sticks
Crescent Moon Magnesium 9 Snowshoes(Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Crescent Moon Magnesium 9 Snowshoes
"Simplify, then add lightness." - Colin Chapman
Retro Racing Character, Built for Everyday WearDrawing on the colorful racing chronographs of the 1960s and '70s, the RS1 Rally pairs vintage motorsport style with the durability expected from a Vaer. Its 40mm case houses a Japanese VK63 meca-quartz chronograph movement, complete with stopwatch functionality and an integrated tachymeter scale, while contrasting subdials give the watch its distinctive retro character. Sapphire crystal, 100 meters of water resistance, a screwdown crown, and strong BGW9 lume make it far more than a style piece. At under $300, it's an easy pick for the car enthusiast or chronograph fan.
