Will Rietveld
Latest
Kamik Force Boot SPOTLITE REVIEW
A comfortable and warm ightweight insulated boot with OutDry WP/B technology.
Baffin Outback Boot SPOTLITE REVIEW
Heavy-duty warmth and comfort, and good moisture management, for snow travel in frigid conditions.
Macpac Epic 450 SF Sleeping Bag SPOTLITE REVIEW
This waterproof sleeping bag functions like an insulated bivy sack - is it worth the extra weight and cost?
Macpac Interwool Mountain Warmth Baselayer SPOTLITE REVIEW
A winter weight hybrid baselayer with a wool layer next to skin and a polyester outer layer to wick moisture away.
VersaLayer Ability Jacket SPOTLITE REVIEW
A unique soft shell jacket with retractable insulation in the torso area.
GoLite Jam2 Backpack REVIEW
GoLite makes some significant improvements on an old favorite – without increasing the weight!
Catoma Outdoor Twist and Worm Tents Set Up at the Drop of a Hat
New manufacturer of tents with potential for lightweight backpacking, if they make the tents available with lighter fabrics.
Catoma Outdoor Twist and Worm Tents Set Up at the Drop of a Hat (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2007)
New manufacturer of tents with potential for lightweight backpacking, if they make the tents available with lighter fabrics.
Useful New Products From Sea To Summit
Several lightweight, well-designed, multi-purpose products to aid the lightweight backpacker, while reducing our environmental impacts.
Useful New Products From Sea To Summit
Several lightweight, well-designed, multi-purpose products to aid the lightweight backpacker, while reducing our environmental impacts.
Axis Outdoor SmarTube Drinking System
The beauty of the SmarTube is that it enables you to use an ordinary (free) PET water bottle (or other plastic bottle) as a hydration reservoir.
Kamik Introduces the Viper, a Lightweight Waterproof Insulated Boot
The full-height Viper at 19.6 ounces per boot (men's 9) sets a new standard for a lightweight insulated boots.
Rab Enters the US Outdoor Market with New Lightweight Jackets, Bags
New lightweight eVENT and PrimaLoft jackets, and an upgrade to the classic Rab Top Bag.
Big Agnes Pumphouse Pad Pump
Innovative, lightweight sack with many potential uses.
New Balance Launches New Outdoor Footwear Initiative
A lightweight Gore-Tex XCR trail running shoe from New Balance, and a really light 10-ounce shoe, both with some great features.
Montbell Hiking Kilt
Discover unheard of freedom of movement and breathability.
Outdoor Research Cyclone Cap
A very lightweight and highly wind and water-resistant hat for active winter endeavors.
3 Pounds, 4 Seasons, 1 Person: Sierra Designs Introduces the Single-Wall Assailant
Bomber one-person, four-season, single wall tent with waterproof/breathable fabric and enough room for gear.
Osprey Talon 33 Backpack REVIEW
High performance sub-2-pound, 2000 ci frameless pack for active light pursuits.
GoLite Quest Backpack REVIEW
Right on target for the lightweight backpacker: 70-liter, 3-pound internal frame pack with the right load-carrying capacity and feature set.
