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Big Sky International Shadow Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
This first lightweight backpack from Big Sky seems to be very well thought out, and has some unique features.
Golite Speed Demon Three Quarter Tight (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Golite Speed Demon Three Quarter Tight
MontBell UL Superstretch Down Hugger (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: MontBell UL Superstretch Down Hugger #1
Snow Peak GigaPower LI Backpacking Stove (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Snow Peak raises the bar for remote canister stoves designed to work with inverted canisters: they have increased power and reduced weight.
Virtual Pack Day One Meals (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Day One Meals
Virtual Pack Day Two Meals (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Day Two Meals
Virtual Pack Day Three Meals (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Day Three Meals
Numa Sport Optics Lo-Pro Sunglasses (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Numa Sport Optics Lo-Pro
Terramar Terramawool Longsleeve Crew Shirt (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Terramar Terramawool Longsleeve Crew Shirt. This silk and wool baselayer top should keep Bob comfortable and warm.
Steripen Journey (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Steripen Journey
Outdoor Research Ninjaclava (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Outdoor Research Ninjaclava
Keen Growler (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Keen Growler
Big Sky International Convertible 4P (Light 4-Season) and Montana 2P (4-Season) (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Both tents have multiple configurations available. The summer version of the Montana is a two-person double-wall tent that weighs as little as 2 pounds 1.7 ounces and the winter version is just 3 pounds 9.5 ounces!
MontBell UL Down Inner Pants (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: MontBell UL Down Inner Pants
GoLite Pinnacle Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: GoLite Pinnacle Backpack
Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest Deluxe (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest Deluxe Sleeping Pad
Outdoor Research Highpoint Cap (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Outdoor Research Highpoint Cap
Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Ex means Extra Light baby! 7-denier shell, 900-fill down, 5.4 ounces - this jacket is a highlight of the show.
Make Your Own Gear: Shell Top
In "Notes from the Field - Bushwhacking Shell" I discussed commercial shirts and a shell top I make for myself and my wife. Instructions for making my design are given here.
Stoves, Tents and Carbon Monoxide – Deadly or not?
Part 6: Measurements on Liquid Fuel Stoves
A range of liquid fuel stoves are surveyed at different power levels to assess their carbon monoxide emissions.
Ibex Balance Seamless Sport Bra SPOTLITE REVIEW
Finally, the magic of wool is available in a bra.
"Simplify, then add lightness." - Colin Chapman
How to Plan with Decision GatesKeep going, change your route, or turn back? Watch how decision gates help structure these choices in our YouTube video.
