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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!
MontBell UL Down Inner Pants (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: MontBell UL Down Inner Pants
GoLite Pinnacle Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: GoLite Pinnacle Backpack
Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest Deluxe (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest Deluxe Sleeping Pad
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.
Stoves, Tents and Carbon Monoxide – Deadly or not?
Part 6: Measurements on Liquid Fuel Stoves
A range of liquid fuel stoves are surveyed at different power levels to assess their carbon monoxide emissions.
Ibex Balance Seamless Sport Bra SPOTLITE REVIEW
Finally, the magic of wool is available in a bra.
Explorations into Candle Stoves
Wax has a reasonably high energy density and unlike other fuels it does not spill (when cold): can you make an adequate DIY stove with it?
Hennessy Hammocks Supershelter SPOTLITE REVIEW
A lightweight system for using a Hennessy Hammock in the shoulder and winter seasons.
