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Mo-go-gear Go-torch Alcohol Stove SPOTLITE REVIEW

A folding windscreen keeps this stove kit small but offers the power for boiling larger volumes of water.

Mo-go-gear Fire-fly Alcohol Stove SPOTLITE REVIEW

A tiny stove well suited for backpackers that view pint sized cooking mugs as group cooking devices.

Montane 180 Waterproof/Breathable Shirt SPOTLITE REVIEW

Rain shirt? Jacket? Who cares: It's 7 oz and has the ability to disappear in a corner of your pack.

GoLite Galaxy Internal Frame Backpack SPOTLITE REVIEW

Internal frame, enough volume for a long trek, and light weight = more appeal for traditional backpackers looking to "go light" without gettin' freaky about it.

Granite Gear Wisp Backpack REVIEW

Technical day pack that keeps loads close (SUL'ers take note: you might be able to eke an overnight out this one...).

Wild Things AT Backpack REVIEW

A lightweight classic for many years: does it still have what it takes to compete with the new breed of frameless packs on the market?

Aarn Bodypacks Featherlite Freedom Internal Frame Backpack REVIEW

Big loads carry well and redefine what it means to control your center of gravity.

Exped Trekker Ergo Trekking Poles REVIEW

Product performance review of the Exped Trekker Ergo Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.

Brunton GreenHeat Backpacking Stove REVIEW

Product performance review of the Brunton GreenHeat gelled alcohol stove including comparisons to alcohol and Esbit tablet stoves.

Alcohol Stoves REVIEW SUMMARY and GEAR GUIDE OVERVIEW

Comprehensive review of lightweight alcohol stoves used for backpacking.

Performance Comparison Testing of Lightweight Alcohol Stoves

Boil time and fuel consumption testing of alcohol stoves and windscreens in windy and calm conditions.

ThermoJet MicroLite Alcohol Stove REVIEW

Product performance review of the ThermoJet MicroLite Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.

Rhino Alcohol Stove REVIEW

Product performance review of the Rhino Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.

Hiknakd Alcohol Stove Kit REVIEW

Product performance review of the Hiknakd Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.

Clikstand S-1 Alcohol Stove REVIEW

Product performance review of the Clikstand S-1 Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.

Wild Things EP Hooded Jacket REVIEW

Product performance review of the Wild Things EP Hooded Jacket, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket with Epic shell.

Moonstone Cirrus Hooded Jacket REVIEW

Product performance review of the Cirrus Hooded Jacket, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket.

Lightweight Canister Stoves REVIEW SUMMARY and GEAR GUIDE OVERVIEW

Comprehensive review of lightweight and ultralight canister stoves used for backpacking.

Snow Peak GigaPower Canister Stove REVIEW

Review of one of the smallest and lightest - and now classic - canister stoves on the outdoor market.

Primus Micron Canister Stove REVIEW

Product performance review of the Primus Micron ultralight backpacking canister stove.

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