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Black Diamond Infinity 60 & Innova 50 Backpack Review
Freedom of movement is the next advancement in internal frame backpack technology, but it appears to have limitations.
SPOT2 Personal Locator Review and Extensive Field Test
Results of 80 days (750 hours) of field testing of the new SPOT2 in Alaska, the Andes, the Pyrenees, and the Lower 48, including the Sierras and a southwest canyon system.
MontBell Ultra Light Super Spiral Down Hugger #3 Sleeping Bag Review
MontBell’s body-hugging stretch technology is lightweight and adds warmth, yet the bag extends to accommodate a wide range of sizes, shapes, and sleeping positions.
Therm-a-Rest Haven Down Top Bag Review
The Therm-a-Rest Haven is a simple sleeping bag: a zipperless down mummy bag with a bottom opening and pad straps that qualify it as a top bag. At about a pound and a half the Haven is light, packs small, and is relatively affordable for its (claimed) 20 F (-7C) rating.
Big Sky International Mirage 1P Tent Review
Two-pound free-standing single-wall solo tent with lots of interior usable space, good ventilation, good wind and storm protection, and it sets up in one minute!
POE Ether Elite 6 2/3 Length Air Mat Product Review
We know plain air mats tend to be rather cold, but can this be alleviated by including a very thin layer of synthetic insulation inside the mat on one surface? This is what Pacific Outdoor Equipment have attempted to do with this very light Ether Elite 6 air mat.
MontBell Tachyon Anorak and Dynamo Wind Pants Review
This very lightweight wind shirt and pants are remarkably useful and versatile.
Vaude Power Lizard UL Tent Review
The Power Lizard lays claim to the lightest two-person double-wall tent in the world, but does that make it the best one?
ULA Epic Pack Review
This improved pack handles heavy or awkward loads with ease, for your Epic adventures.
Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 Tent Review
The Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 has the lowest trail weight of all the company’s two-person double-wall tents at 3.44 pounds (1.56 kg). An interesting pole design adds room to make it more livable inside. Will the Vapor Light be one we want to share, or will it turn out to be Vapor Ware?
Elemental Horizons Northern Lite Pack
Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.
Lightwave UltraHike 60, Lightwave Fastpack 50, and Lightwave Wildtrek 55w Packs (UK)
Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.
Granite Gear Escape AC 60, Granite Gear Vapor Flash Ki, and Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone Packs
Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.
Osprey Exos 46 and Osprey Exos 58 Packs
Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.
JanSport Big Bear 63 Pack
Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.
ULA Circuit, ULA Catalyst, and ULA Camino Packs
Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.
GoLite Quest and GoLite Odyssey Packs
Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.
REI Flash 65 and REI Flash 50 Packs
Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.
MontBell Versalite 50 and MontBell Versalite 50 Short (Japan)
Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.
One Planet Shadow Pack (Australia)
Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.
