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Komperdell Carbon Duolock/REI Peak UL Trekking Poles INITIAL REVIEW
Product performance review of the Komperdell Carbon Duolock/REI Peak UL Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
MSR Overland Carbon Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the MSR Overland Carbon Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Leki Ultralite Ti COR-TEC Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Leki Ultralite Ti COR-TEC Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Leki Ultralite Ti Air Ergo REVIEW
Product performance review of the Leki Ultralite Ti Air Ergo, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Exped Alpinist Carbon Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Exped Alpinist Carbon Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Exped Trekker Ergo Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Exped Trekker Ergo Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Masters X-Light Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Masters X-Light Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Gossamer Gear Lightrek Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Gossamer Gear Lightrek Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Exped Trekker Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Exped Trekker Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Brunton GreenHeat Backpacking Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Brunton GreenHeat gelled alcohol stove including comparisons to alcohol and Esbit tablet stoves.
Advanced Mountain Products Alumilite Stove Set Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Advanced Mountain Products Alumilite Stove Set Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Etowah Outfitters Etowah II Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Etowah Outfitters Etowah II Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Performance Comparison Testing of Lightweight Alcohol Stoves
Boil time and fuel consumption testing of alcohol stoves and windscreens in windy and calm conditions.
ThermoJet MicroLite Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the ThermoJet MicroLite Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Mini Trangia & Liberty Mountain Westwind Alcohol Stoves REVIEW
Product performance review of the Mini Trangia & Liberty Mountain Westwind Alcohol Stoves, lightweight alcohol stoves for backpacking.
Brasslite Turbo II-D Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Brasslite Turbo II-D Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Etowah Outfitters Solid Fuel Stove with Alcohol Burner REVIEW
Product performance review of the Etowah Outfitters Solid Fuel Stove with Alcohol Burner, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Hiknakd Alcohol Stove Kit REVIEW
Product performance review of the Hiknakd Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Rhino Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Rhino Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Outdoor Research Zealot Rain Shell REVIEW
A product performance review of the Outdoor Research Zealot Rainshell, a 7-ounce full-zip jacket.
