Brad Groves
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Mountain Hardwear SuperMegaUL 2 Review
Mainstream manufacturers are catching on, and competition in the ~2lb tent range is fierce. The SuperMegaUL2 is a brilliant addition to this growing field.
Mountain Hardwear Speed 32 Sleeping Bag Review
A predominantly well engineered sleeping bag that suffers from a small, yet serious design flaw.
Ibex Clothing Review
A merino wool layering system to keep you dry and comfortable on cool summer nights.
Sierra Designs Cloud 15 Review
A 29 oz sleeping bag featuring vertical baffles and Insotect technology... is it worth the weight?
Boreas Buttermilks 55 Review
Sure they look nice, but how do these clean, uncomplicated packs from new manufacturer Boreas handle the trails?
Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum Tent Review
At 5 ounces less than its predecessor, is the new Fly Creek worth the extra price?
Brooks-Range Foray 2P Tent Review
With its polka-dots and odd shape, can this unique 3-season shelter be taken seriously?
Sailors, Rappers, & Ultralight Backpackers: A Walk with the Timberland Cadion
Has Timberland found a niche the lightweight market?
Rain Pants State of the Market Report
A critical look at seven lightweight rain pants to keep you dry this spring.
Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 Review
Will it light the trails on fire?
GoLite Malpais Trinity 3-Layer Liteshell Jacket Review
On paper, the Malpais has everything a gear junkie could possibly want, but does real-world experience with the jacket remind us of the disparity between some online dating profiles and the actual person?
Deep Freeze: A Cold, Hard Look at Winter Stoves
Investigating the lightest-weight options on the market and assessing ease-of-use, reliability, fuel efficiency, and time to boil.
Hennessy Hyperlite Asym Zip Hammock Review
Can a lighter, easier hammock hang convert this avowed tent user?
Vasque Mindbender Trail Shoe Review
Created to eat up miles without eating up your feet, but is Brad suitably impressed?
Integral Designs eVent Pullover Review
Does the strong appeal, on paper, of the Integral Designs eVent Pullover materialize in real-world use?
Kelty Cosmic Down 20 Sleeping Bag Review
It's a $100 DOWN bag. Too good to be true? You may be surprised...
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010: The Morning After – Reflections on OR and the State of the Market
The dust has settled, sleep has been snatched, and I've processed the more intriguing themes of the Show.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010: Day 4 – Cool Finds and Sleep Deprivation
The daily perspective: NEED. MORE. ESPRESSO.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010: Day 3 – Treasure Hunt
The daily perspective: Can I just live here? Hang out and drink... beverages, talking super-tech about gear with the coolest people in the world?
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010: Day 2 Blog Tasty Treats
The daily perspective: I wish that everyone could truly understand just how much brilliance and passion go into the outdoor products we buy and use.
