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Patagonia Houdini Full Zip Windshirt SPOTLITE REVIEW

3.8 ounces, good features, soft and comfortable fabric - how does it work in the field?

Jacks ‘R’ Better JRB Down Sleeves SPOTLITE REVIEW

Sleeves that can be worn under the No Sniveller wearable quilt or with a vest.

Jacks ‘R’ Better JRB Down Hood SPOTLITE REVIEW

Simple hood that mates with the No Sniveller quilt.

AntiGravityGear Universal Alcohol Stove Accessory Pack SPOTLITE REVIEW

The primer pan is the darling of this set.

Mini Bull Designs Sketti Stove SPOTLITE REVIEW

Robust and powerful alcohol stove that doesn't require a pot stand.

Mountainsmith Fusion 35 Backpack SPOTLITE REVIEW

You won't see this one in stores, or on the Mountainsmith website yet. We take a first look at a super comfortable and well designed alpine/snow sport backpack; a precursor to our full review.

Crescent Moon Booties SPOTLITE REVIEW

This snowshoeing accessory adds warmth and water resistance to any shoe, without adding much weight. Will their one-size offering fit your shoes?

Feathered Friends Hyperion Jacket (Epic Shell) SPOTLITE REVIEW

Weather resistant Epic shell, good loft, great price - but heavier than the lightest down jackets of similar loft.

Nunatak SkahaPlus SPOTLITE REVIEW

Lofty, 9.6 ounce hooded down sweater.

Patagonia Down Sweater SPOTLITE REVIEW

New full-zip 11 ounce down sweater.

Redfeather Trek 30 Snowshoe SPOTLITE REVIEW

Value priced aluminum-framed snowshoes.

Redfeather Alpine 30 Snowshoe SPOTLITE REVIEW

Tapered snowshoes for multi-purpose use.

2005 GoLite Wisp Wind Shirt SPOTLITE REVIEW

Only 2.8 ounces, fits well, but limited utility.

Markill Peak Illuminator Canister Lantern SPOTLITE REVIEW

A mantle-type canister fuel lantern that puts out lots of light, is silent, and gets good gas mileage

Tarptent Rainbow (Sneak Preview) SPOTLITE REVIEW

A free-standing Tarptent with side-entry, loads of headroom, and under two pounds!

RailRiders Adventure Top SPOTLITE REVIEW

A well-vented top that excels in warm weather

Marmot Essence Rainshell SPOTLITE REVIEW

Marmot's Precip Plus 7 ounce rain jacket

Ultralight Outfitters Ultralight Beercan Cook Pot and Stove SPOTLITE REVIEW

Nifty cooking system where the pot converts into a double walled mug.

Outdoor Research Celestial Rain Shell SPOTLITE REVIEW

Gore-Tex PacLite fabric rain jacket.

Tarptent Virga 2 Single Wall Tent SPOTLITE REVIEW

More headroom, usable volume, and pitch options. Also a little more weight and complexity.

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