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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.
MontBell Versalite 20 Backpack SPOTLITE REVIEW
An 11.5 ounce lightweight toploading daypack with top pocket, side panel pockets, and hydration compatability.
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
Rocky Gore-Tex Sock SPOTLITE REVIEW
Creates a very versatile footwear system when worn in lightweight trail runners for snow or wet conditions.
Stoves, Tents and Carbon Monoxide – Deadly or Not?
Part 2: Testing the Theory
Can you run your backpacking stove inside your tent, or do you risk death by Carbon Monoxide poisoning?
Outdoor Research Cascadia Gaiter SPOTLITE REVIEW
A tall trim-fitting Gore-Tex PacLite gaiter that covers the tops of low-cut trail runners and full-height boots equally well, but balks over bulky boots.
MontBell Handy Scoop SPOTLITE REVIEW
A lightweight stainless steel trowel for digging cat holes in hard, rocky ground.
Igloo Building for Fun and Shelter, Part 2 – Using an Igloo as a Backcountry Shelter
Tips for igloo living and interior climate graphs to show you why you want to camp in an igloo.
Baffin Outback Boot SPOTLITE REVIEW
Heavy-duty warmth and comfort, and good moisture management, for snow travel in frigid conditions.
Montane Prism Jacket REVIEW
The lightest hooded synthetic fill jacket on the market.
VersaLayer Ability Jacket SPOTLITE REVIEW
A unique soft shell jacket with retractable insulation in the torso area.
