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Xero Shoes Mesa Trail
A minimalist shoe offering unusually good durability. Zero drop and a minimal stack height + roomy toebox makes is a solid combo for those who like the barefoot feel and style but need the protective comfort of a full shoe.
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Topo Athletic Ultraventure
Low drop, wide toebox, decent stack height that offers very good cushioning.
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Trail Designs Caldera Cone System
One of the best all-around alcohol stoves systems available, especially for inclement weather and wind. Customizable to virtually any cook pot or mug a hiker might have in their kit.
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Suluk46 Tica Ice Tool
This is not a certified mountaineering safety tool. It’s an ultralight ice arrest tool that hikers can use on low-angle snowfields with no consequences at the end of your slide....
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Bushbuddy Mini
Another beautiful handmade stove from the original developer of the wood gas stove for ultralight backpacking. The Mini forgoes the ash pan, shortening the height of the stove and making...
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Toaks Titanium Siphon Alcohol Stove
A very compact, lightweight alcohol stove system. We highly recommend this one for those who are new to alcohol stove cooking, or for hikers who want a system that’s as...
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Suluk46 Una Wood Stove
Available in standard and mini sizes, the mini is the lightest wood gas stove in the world. The Una is made with thin-gauge titanium, and is not as resistant to...
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Suluk46 Anuri Titanium Windscreen
Most so-called ultralight windscreens are too fragile, too flimsy, too complicated to fiddle with, or not compact enough to stow in small pots. For hikers assembling their own solid fuel...
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Locus Gear Khufu DCF-B Shelter
One of the most aesthetically beautiful Dyneema Composite Fabrics shelters we’ve ever used. The Locus Gear Khufu DCF-B is very stormworthy, easy to pitch, stable in high winds, sheds heavy...
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Fenix HM50R Headlamp
One of the best all-round LED headlamps. Bright enough for navigation, easy to use while wearing gloves, waterproof and durable. Versatility comes with being able to remove the light from...
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Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra
Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultras are mid-weight, mid-traction crampons designed for improving traction on unstable footing due to rain, mud, snow, and ice. Trail Crampon Ultras feature largest-in-class traction teeth, an...
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Patagonia Sun Stretch Shirt
We recommend the Patagonia Sun Stretch Shirt primarily as a trekking base layer or insect-protection layer in camp for summer (warm) environments. It has a unique mix of features: reasonably...
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Vargo Pocket Cleats Solo
This is not an all-purpose traction device. It’s a minimalist instep crampon designed for incidental use on hard snow, and should be used on steep terrain only by hikers with...
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Tenkara Hane Fishing Rod
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Tenkara Hane Fishing Rod.
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Gossamer Gear LT5 Trekking Poles
One of the lightest trekking poles on the market, the Gossamer Gear LT 5 is popular among the thru-hiking community. Due to its fragile, thin-walled (but ultralight) carbon tubing, we...
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles
One of the lightest folding poles we’ve tested, this “tiny-when-collapsed” pole (16 inches / 41 cm long when collapsed), the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z is a solid choice when light...
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles
A very short collapsed length (14.6 inches / 37 cm), light weight, and a terrific extended grip/strap combo make the Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ one of the best all-round...
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Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles
Tired of breaking so-called ultralight trekking poles, or do you need a burlier pole for off-trail alpine travel? We recommend the Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles for their...
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Exped Lightning Backpack
Roll-top closure, compression straps, a single aluminum stay, and stretch side pockets. A simple, functional backpack that carries 20-35 pound loads well.
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Tenkara Rhodo Fishing Rod
When every gram counts, this is the lightest possible tenkara rod that’s still functional enough for fishing for larger trout in alpine lakes. We really like the versatility of this...
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