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Manzella Tahoe Glove (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)

Virtual Pack: Manzella Tahoe Glove

Golite Hooded Inferno Jacket (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)

Virtual Pack: Golite Hooded Inferno Jacket

Big Sky International Shadow Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)

This first lightweight backpack from Big Sky seems to be very well thought out, and has some unique features.

Keen Growler (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)

Virtual Pack: Keen Growler

Big Sky International Convertible 4P (Light 4-Season) and Montana 2P (4-Season) (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)

Both tents have multiple configurations available. The summer version of the Montana is a two-person double-wall tent that weighs as little as 2 pounds 1.7 ounces and the winter version is just 3 pounds 9.5 ounces!

GoLite Pinnacle Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)

Virtual Pack: GoLite Pinnacle Backpack

Outdoor Research Highpoint Cap (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)

Virtual Pack: Outdoor Research Highpoint Cap

Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)

Ex means Extra Light baby! 7-denier shell, 900-fill down, 5.4 ounces - this jacket is a highlight of the show.

A Custom Backpack – Designed by You

I worked with R2 Packs to design and build my dream pack, and report on my experience.

Gossamer Gear Miniposa Backpack REVIEW

Removable carbon fiber stays make it the lightest and most versatile internal frame backpack in its size class, but curved stays would markedly improve its fit and comfort.

AntiGravityGear TarpTent REVIEW

With over 38 square feet of floor area, this single person tent has the highest area to weight ratio in its class (single wall shelter with floor), but it has a few flaws.

Six Moon Designs Wild Oasis Tent REVIEW

Lightest bug-proof one-person shelter on the market.

Six Moon Designs 2007 Comet Backpack REVIEW

A durable and versatile “convertible backpack” with removable stays that allow it to be used either frameless or as an ultralight internal frame backpack.

REI Cruise UL 60 Backpack REVIEW

A well designed and capable lightweight internal frame backpack from REI with a great feature set, and it’s an excellent value!

Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus Backpack REVIEW

Removable carbon fiber stays make it one of the lightest and most versatile internal frame backpacks on the market.

Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Tent REVIEW

Score another winner for SMD – the Lunar Duo is a well-designed, roomy, lightweight, well-ventilated single-wall tent for two people.

Black Diamond Guiding Light Tent REVIEW

Extremely versatile and lightweight four-season, four-person, single-wall, free-standing, breathable fabric tent.

Big Sky Products Introduces Two New Tent Models (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2007)

The Convertible creates a new “Light Four-Season Tent” category, and the Mirage will challenge the lightest three-season single wall tents currently available.

New Products from Etowah Outfitters (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2007)

Ultralight pack cover, rain skirt, and rain mitts.

Photon ReX Rechargeable Micro Flashlight (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2007)

New four LED 0.6 ounce Photon will really light up the night, and it's rechargeable from a single flashlight battery.

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