Don Wilson
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MontBell Monoframe Diamond Tent REVIEW
Double wall tent that weighs only 2.5 lbs; fly and pole weigh 1.5 lbs and can be pitched as a tarp. Of course, there's a drawback to these light weights.
2005 Lightweight Down Jackets Review Summary and Gear Guide Overview
We rate and compare the lightest down jackets on the market based on our measurements and their performance in the field.
GoLite Cumulus Jacket REVIEW
A comfortable and lofty 14-ounce jacket with some nice features, but missing ultralight appeal.
MontBell Down Inner Jacket REVIEW
The MontBell Down Inner Jacket is only $139, but lacks the loft of the leading jackets.
Western Mountaineering Flight Down Jacket REVIEW
Lofty, light, warm, and durable for its weight - although it does lose a few feathers at the seams.
Patagonia Down Sweater SPOTLITE REVIEW
New full-zip 11 ounce down sweater.
Nunatak SkahaPlus SPOTLITE REVIEW
Lofty, 9.6 ounce hooded down sweater.
2005 Lightweight Rainwear Review Summary and Gear Guide Overview
Woven waterproof/breathable rainwear weights are dropping as technology improves.
MontBell Peak Jacket Rain Shell REVIEW
A full featured rain shell with pit zips that weighs only 11.2 ounces (size L), but how does the fabric - MontBell Breeze Dry-Tec three-layer waterproof/breathable - perform?
RailRiders Adventure Top SPOTLITE REVIEW
A well-vented top that excels in warm weather
Marmot Essence Rainshell SPOTLITE REVIEW
Marmot's Precip Plus 7 ounce rain jacket
Outdoor Research Celestial Rain Shell SPOTLITE REVIEW
Gore-Tex PacLite fabric rain jacket.
Patagonia MicroPuff Vest SPOTLITE REVIEW
A worthy successor to the long-missed Puffball: less than seven ounces and packs to the size of a (insert cliche here: grapefruit! softball! water bottle!).
Masters X-Light Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Masters X-Light Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Pacific Crest Trail Kickoff 2005: The Scoop!
Report from the Annual Day Zero PCT Kickoff 2005.
Brasslite Turbo II-D Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Brasslite Turbo II-D Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Outdoor Research Zealot Rain Shell REVIEW
A product performance review of the Outdoor Research Zealot Rainshell, a 7-ounce full-zip jacket.
Arc’Teryx Fission Belay Parka REVIEW
Product performance review of the Arc'Teryx Fission Belay Parka, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket with a Gore Dryloft shell.
2005 High Loft Synthetic (Belay) Jackets REVIEW SUMMARY and GEAR GUIDE OVERVIEW
Comprehensive review of high loft synthetic insulated jackets (belay type) used for backpacking.
Mountain Equipment Co-Op Magma Jacket REVIEW
Product performance review of the Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Magma jacket, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket.
