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Backcountry Lighting Technology and Products: State of the Market Report and Gear Guide
Comprehensive guide to backcountry lighting technology and products. Learn about headlamps, lumens, battery types, and the best models for hiking and camping.
DetailsLightBench: A Laboratory Testing Procotol for Comparing the Performance of Flashlights and Headlamps
In this technical brief, we quantitatively evaluate the performance of lights considering brightness, battery life, and weight into an objective Lightbench Index.
DetailsUltralight, Ultra-Performance Backcountry Electronics (Revised and Updated)
In this updated gear guide, I’ll provide some insight into the backcountry electronics I use, discuss their use cases, and explain why I chose those brands and models.
DetailsFenix 5X Sapphire addition
I bought this watch new from REI. Â It is in excellent condition with no scratches on the bezel or glass. Â I am including the Fenix leather watch band along with…
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