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Snow Peak LandBreeze Solo Original Tent
This two-pole, wedge, solo, double wall tent is quite something at 4 pounds.
Wild Things Introduces Cuben “Lightweight Bivy Shelter”
Weighing in at just 3.8 ounces, it's a smart application of ultralight Cuben fabric to alpine-style emergency shelters.
New Lightweight Ti Ice Axes from Simond
10.6 ounces (300 grams) for the 54 centimeter B rated model.
Big Sur Bars Big on Taste
These energy bars are EXACTLY like something your Momma would make.
G3 Spadetech and Ortovox Polar Snow Shovels
G3 and Ortovox reveal clever new snow shovel designs.
Big Agnes Three Wire Bivy Sack
Big Agnes shows an eVent hooped bivy.
Snowshoe Maker Crescent Moon Goes Eco-friendly…
...and saves weight in the process.
Axis Outdoor SmarTube Drinking System
The beauty of the SmarTube is that it enables you to use an ordinary (free) PET water bottle (or other plastic bottle) as a hydration reservoir.
Warmth Unlimited introduces lightweight down products to US Market
Polish manufacturer Warmth Unlimited launches its line of lightweight garments and bags in the US.
Freestyle Audio Fusion Digital Music Player
A good sounding, 35 gram, waterproof and shock resistant MP3 player.
National Geographic Maps Expands Explorer 3D and Weekend Explorer TOPO!
National Geographi continues to expand and improve their series of topographic mapping software.
Kamik Introduces the Viper, a Lightweight Waterproof Insulated Boot
The full-height Viper at 19.6 ounces per boot (men's 9) sets a new standard for a lightweight insulated boots.
Darn Tough Vermont Micro Crew Cushion Socks
A sock to fill the void between the very short and the rather long enters the range of Darn Tough Vermont socks.
Rab Enters the US Outdoor Market with New Lightweight Jackets, Bags
New lightweight eVENT and PrimaLoft jackets, and an upgrade to the classic Rab Top Bag.
OR Fever! Covering Outdoor Retailer with BackpackingLight
A day in the life of BPL editors in Salt Lake City
OR Fever! Covering Outdoor Retailer with Backpacking Light
A day in the life of BPL editors in Salt Lake City.
Shoeboard Allride 2 and Pocket Ski Snowshoe and Ski Hybrid Systems
Shoeboard re-designs their snowshoe and introduces the Pocket Ski, creating snowshoe-ski systems weighing not more than 2.5 pounds per foot.
McNett SilFix Silnylon Repair Kit
At 0.8 ounces McNett's SilFix is the lightest and most complete catastrophic repair kit for silicone coated nylon fabrics we have seen.
Big Agnes Pumphouse Pad Pump
Innovative, lightweight sack with many potential uses.
New Balance Launches New Outdoor Footwear Initiative
A lightweight Gore-Tex XCR trail running shoe from New Balance, and a really light 10-ounce shoe, both with some great features.
Montbell Hiking Kilt
Discover unheard of freedom of movement and breathability.
