Jay Ham
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MacPac Epic 150 SF Sleeping Bag (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
19 ounce water-proof 750 fill down sleeping bag.
Osprey Aether 60 Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Redesigned Aether 60 with an innovative heat moldable harness.
Mountainsmith Wraith Backpack REVIEW
Small, dense, heavy loads carry well in this durable internal frame pack.
Make Your Own Gear: Open Jet Alcohol Stove
Complete step by step instructions on how to construct an open jet alcohol stove that looks as good as it works.
Exped Trekker Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Exped Trekker Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Advanced Mountain Products Alumilite Stove Set Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Advanced Mountain Products Alumilite Stove Set Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
AntiGravityGear Mama’s Kitchen Deluxe Set Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the AntiGravityGear Mama’s Kitchen Deluxe Set Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
AntiGravityGear Pot Cozy REVIEW
Product performance review of AntiGravityGear Pot Cozy including comparison data on how long contents stay warm in a pot with and without a Cozy in freezing and room temperature conditions.
MSR SuperFly Canister Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the MSR Superfly lightweight canister stove for backpacking and mountaineering.
Wild Things Belay Jacket REVIEW
Product performance review of the Wild Things Belay Jacket, a synthetic insulated backpacking jacket with Epic shell.
Montane Solo Jacket REVIEW
Insulated jacket with integrated shell hood - lots of features to boot.
Moonstone Cirrus Ultralight Jacket REVIEW
Overview Jay wearing the Moonstone Cirrus Ultralight Jacket on the Continental Divide Trail in the Southern San Juan Wilderness, Colorado. The 12.7-ounce (360 gram) Moonstone Cirrus jacket uses a 15...
Kelty Flight 2 Tent REVIEW
Overview The Kelty Flight 2 is a single wall lightweight tent with a two-pole exoskeleton frame. It has numerous features, a reasonable price, and quality construction. However, the ventilation design...
Eureka Zeus 2EXO Tent REVIEW
Overview The Eureka Zeus 2EXO is a lightweight single wall tent with exoskeleton frame that stands out because of its numerous features, reasonable price, and quality construction. On the other...
Internal Frame Backpack Review Summary
Alan wearing a GoLite Infinity at the top of a 13,000 foot (4,000 m) col in the High Sierras. The Infinity is one of our favorite light packs for alpine...
Osprey Aether 60 Review
Comfort and load support are the hallmarks of this lightweight internal frame backpack.
ULA P-2 Review
Overview Photo 1: ULA P-2, shown with the optional top hood pocket. At 2 pounds 15.2 oz (1,338 g) without options, ULA’s P-2 is one of the lightest, large volume...
Gossamer Gear Mariposa Backpack Review
Photo 1: Gossamer Gear Mariposa Overview The Gossamer Gear (formerly GVP Gear) Mariposa represents a significant step forward in the ultralight backpacking industry; a 1-pound (0.5 kg) pack capable of...
Gregory 2004 G Pack Backpack Review
Performance review of a lightweight frameless pack that focuses on utility and comfort.
Frameless Pack Review Summary
Summary review of frameless backpacks for the 2004 season.
