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ZPacks Arc Air Backpack
Curved carbon fibers stays keep the pack’s weight low while solving one of the key problems for hikers in warm climates – a sweaty back.
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ZPacks Solo Quilt
With lots of sizing options, premium fabric and down fill, the ZPacks Solo Quilt is very warm for its weight and a reasonably affordable choice for those who don’t want...
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ZPacks Classic Sleeping Bag
The ZPacks Classic Sleeping Bag is a good option when you want the flexiblity offered by a quilt without giving up the insurance of a full-zip mummy bag when temperatures...
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Feathered Friends Helios Down Jacket
The Feathered Friends Helios jacket product line is a cult-favorite among ultralight winter backpackers – it’s been touted as the warmest sewn-through down jacket ever made, which gives it the...
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Feathered Friends EOS Down Jacket
The Feathered Friends EOS jacket balances premium materials (high-fill down and ultralight fabrics) with very high construction quality for a garment that has a compelling performance-to-weight ratio.
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Feathered Friends Tanager 20 CFL Sleeping Bag
For the minimalist who needs more warmth than a quilt, and appreciates the simplicity of a zipperless, hoodless bag, the Feathered Friends Tanager 20 CFL is our recommendation for bags...
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MSR Groundhog Tent Stakes
The strongest-holding tent stake we’ve ever tested. For the weight, you won’t find a tent stake that is capable of as much holding power or versatility in a wide variety...
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MSR Ultralight Accessory Cord
Good strength when wet or frozen, excellent knottability, good visibility, and stiff enough for easy handling – the MSR Ultralight Accessory Cord is our favorite cord for rigging ultralight shelters...
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Vargo Titanium Nail Stake
Our pick for a tent stake when you need absolute durability. The Vargo Titanium Nail Stake is our pick for frozen ground, and hard and rocky soils. Due to its...
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MSR Carbon Core Tent Stake
The large diameter and light weight of the MSR Carbon Core Tent Stake make it a good option for most medium density soils. It’s a little short for soft soils,...
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Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Backpack
With an internal frame and sizable main pack bag, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa is a good choice for heavier loads and larger volumes (within the context of ultralight practices and...
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Tarptent Protrail Li Tent
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Tarptent Protrail Li.
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Alpacka Scout Packraft
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Alpacka Scout Packraft.
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Gossamer Gear The One
Side-entry, two-door, 2-trekking-pole tent made with ripstop sil/PU canopy fabric. Easy and fast setup makes this a great option for ultralight backpackers or thru-hikers who need a fully-enclosed, ultralight shelter.
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Vargo Titanium Bot
Available in 0.7L and 1.0L options with handles, and a 1.0L option without a handle. Comes with a sealable (screw-top) lid, so the pot can be used for water storage...
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Outdoor Research Flurry Sensor Gloves
Lofty, warm, weather-resistant, with effective fingertip sensors for tapping, swiping, pinching, and typing on a smartphone screen. Outer shell is a water-resistant wool-nylon blend, inner lining is a soft brushed...
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Black Diamond Distance Spike Traction Device
The lightest full-length traction spikes on the market. Softshell toe cover keeps snow and ice out of your laces.
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Running Poles
For the weight, these are extremely strong, stiff poles with a comfortable swing weight. I fell in love with the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Running Poles primarily for their small-diameter...
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MSR Titan Kettle
The Titan balances a good mix between durability, weight, and usability. It isn’t made with the thinnest-wall titanium stock you’ll find on pots like those made from Toaks, making the...
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MSR Reactor Stove System
When rapid-boil performance in colder and windier conditions is a must, the Reactor is one of the fastest, most efficient, and easiest-to-use canister stoves available. Be careful if you have...
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