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Seirus NeoSock SuperSock and StormSock SPOTLITE REVIEW
Breathable neoprene socks and weatherproof/breathable socks designed to keep feet warm in cold weather pursuits.
RBH Designs VaprThrm Socks SPOTLITE REVIEW
Vapor barrier socks with a good fit and loads of versatility, but slower to dry out when snow camping.
Forty Below Synthetic Fill Camp Booties SPOTLITE REVIEW
Ultra warm non-slip booties for snow camping, and they coordinate well with daytime snow travel footwear.
Make Your Own Gear: Gaiters for Bushwhacking
Lightweight, tough gaiters that are suitable for bushwhacking and easy to make.
Komperdell Featherlight Carbon Trekking Pole REVIEW
Stiff, light, reasonably priced fixed-length pole with contoured grip and wrist strap.
Osprey Talon 44 Backpack REVIEW
A roomy, comfortable, lightweight framed backpack with lots of pockets, good load control, an adjustable torso length, and a few weak spots.
STATE OF THE MARKET REPORT: LED Headlamps (2007)
Three years ago, LED lights couldn't compete with incandescent headlamps in demanding conditions. Today, it's a whole different ballgame.
White Box Stove REVIEW
While not the lightest around, this simple pressurised alcohol stove is remarkably robust.
Montrail Hurricane Ridge XCR Shoe SPOTLITE REVIEW
An old favorite gets a makeover, making it better than ever, but also a little heavier.
The eVENT Single Wall Tent: Here, Then Gone – What’s Replacing It?
Single wall tents made of the more-breathable-than-Gore-Tex eVENT fabric caused a lot of excitement upon their introduction a few years ago. At last, a nearly condensation free single wall tent was possible. Then suddenly, eVENT tents were no longer available. Now a new wave of fabrics touted as “highly breathable” are appearing in single wall tents. What happened? Are these new fabrics as good as eVENT?
SteriPEN Adventurer Water Purifier REVIEW
A reasonably light and very effective means of purifying water to EPA purifier standards.
Gregory Iso Backpack SPOTLITE REVIEW
A full-featured and comfortable daypack using lightweight materials to keep the weight down.
MontBell U.L. Alpine Down Hugger #3/#5 SPOTLITE REVIEW
Lightweight 725 fill power down filled sleeping bags with unique draw corded foot section.
Kamik Force Boot SPOTLITE REVIEW
A comfortable and warm ightweight insulated boot with OutDry WP/B technology.
Integral Designs VB Sock SPOTLITE REVIEW
Simple lightweight vapor barrier socks that perform their function well.
Patagonia Lightweight Travel Pack SPOTLITE REVIEW
A lightweight travel/daypack with 3-point compression, pockets, and hydration compatability.
SealSkinz ChillBlocker and Over The Calf Socks SPOTLITE REVIEW
Durable and reliably waterproof socks, but have a couple of distinct drawbacks.
NEOS Trekker Overshoe SPOTLITE REVIEW
A versatile and durable waterproof/non-breathable overshoe suitable for snowshoeing, snow play, and snow camping in frigid temperatures, but heavier than we would like.
Manzella Silkweight Windstopper Glove SPOTLITE REVIEW
Stretchy, grippy, warm gloves that weigh only 1.6 ounces per pair.
MontBell Stretch Gaiter SPOTLITE REVIEW
Designed for minimum weight and maximum functionality, but a little too small for big feet.
MontBell U.L. Thermawrap Action Jacket SPOTLITE REVIEW
A synthetic-fill, full-zip jacket with highly breathable stretch panels and thumb-hole wrist sleeves
