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Osprey Stratos 34 Backpack REVIEW
New for 2006, the Stratos 34 daypack provides all the features, fit, and comfort you can ask for from a general use daypack. It’s also bomb-proof, and heavy by our standards.
GoLite Rodeo Backpack REVIEW
Lightweight and versatile snow sports pack with nice features, but falls short in some areas.
Petzl MYO XP LED Headlamp REVIEW
Three-watt collimated LED headlamp with rear-mount battery pack that misses perfection by just a couple of features.
Vaude Lightwing Ultralight Tent REVIEW
Two-person, three-season, double wall tent with a high price but a sturdy build.
Suunto X9i GPS REVIEW
Wrist-mounted 2.7 oz GPS unit targeted at done-in-a-day activities, tested with Topo! 4.0 mapping software.
MSR Hubba Hubba Tent REVIEW
Double wall tent for two that weighs just over 4 lbs and has a unique pole hub system that makes it a breeze to pitch.
Hilleberg Akto Tent REVIEW
A four-season solo tent that weights just 3 pounds, offers excellent usable space, is very durable, and provides full storm protection...does the Hilleberg Akto have a down side?
Redfeather Alpine 30 Snowshoe REVIEW
A heavy, all-purpose snowshoe with an excellent crampon system.
Mountainsmith Fusion 35 Backpack REVIEW
An all-day, off-piste or hut-to-hut snow sport pack with features that might just validate the weight.
EMS StarLight II Tent REVIEW
Not the lightest two-person double wall tent we've seen, but a good value nonetheless.
Dunham Cloud Contrail-Mid Boot REVIEW
Lightweight, comfortable, and supportive - yes. Live up to all the manufacturer's claims - no.
Redfeather Trek 30 Snowshoe REVIEW
Lightweight snowshoes at a great price, but there are issues.
MontBell Monoframe Shelter Hexagon Tent REVIEW
Two-person double wall tent that nearly breaks the 3-pound barrier but gives up some features.
Lightwave zrO cylq Tent REVIEW
Double wall tent that weighs 3 lbs, fits 1.5 people and does well keeping rain out, but...
Vaude Hogan Ultralight Tent REVIEW
Two-person semi-freestanding double-wall tent that weighs less than 4 lbs but sacrifices in some areas to achieve that weight.
Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 Tent REVIEW
Double-wall, two-person tent with a minimum weight of 3.5 lbs, good usable space, and an innovative design with some nice features but also a couple of drawbacks.
Vaude Taurus Ultralight Tent REVIEW
Lightweight double wall three-season, two-person tent that can handle a serious downpour, but its cramped interior may cause cabin fever.
Vaude Ferret 1 Ultralight Tent REVIEW
Two-person, double wall tunnel tent with one small door, good usable space, and high quality construction at just over 4 lbs.
MSR Lightning 30 Snowshoe REVIEW
Wanna be Spider Man on snow? Here’s part of your outfit.
Lightwave t1 cylq Tent REVIEW
Although trim in usable space, this lightweight 4-pound tent is capable of handling a storm as well as many four-season tents.
