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Brookside Crafts Alcohol Stove Set REVIEW
Product performance review of the Brookside Crafts Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
AntiGravityGear Mama’s Kitchen Deluxe Set Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the AntiGravityGear Mama’s Kitchen Deluxe Set Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Patagonia Specter Pullover REVIEW
Product performance review of the Patagonia Specter pullover, a 6.5-ounce rain shell.
Clikstand S-1 Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Clikstand S-1 Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Hike N’ Light Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Hike N' Light Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
OutdoorEquipmentSupplier Ultralight Backpacking Alcohol Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the OutdoorEquipmentSupplier Ultralight Backpacking Alcohol Stove, a lightweight alcohol stove for backpacking.
Isis Maia Pants REVIEW
Product performance review of the women specific Isis Maia convertible pants.
Osprey Atmos 25 Backpack REVIEW
Product performance review of the Osprey Atmos 25 small volume, internal frame backpack.
AntiGravityGear Pot Cozy REVIEW
Product performance review of AntiGravityGear Pot Cozy including comparison data on how long contents stay warm in a pot with and without a Cozy in freezing and room temperature conditions.
Isis Vivian Jacket REVIEW
Product performance review of the women specific Isis Vivian 2.5 layer WP/B jacket with Entrant DT10K coating.
Princeton Tec EOS LED Headlamp REVIEW
Product performance review of the Princeton Tec EOS 1-watt LED headlamp.
Arc’Teryx Fission Belay Parka REVIEW
Product performance review of the Arc'Teryx Fission Belay Parka, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket with a Gore Dryloft shell.
Patagonia DAS Parka REVIEW
Product performance review of the Patagonia DAS Parka, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket.
Integral Designs Dolomitti Jacket REVIEW
Product performance review of the Integral Designs Dolomitti jacket, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket.
Wild Things EP Hooded Jacket REVIEW
Product performance review of the Wild Things EP Hooded Jacket, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket with Epic shell.
Moonstone Cirrus Hooded Jacket REVIEW
Product performance review of the Cirrus Hooded Jacket, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket.
Cloudveil Enclosure Mountain Parka REVIEW
Product performance review of the Cloudveil Enclosure Mountain Parka, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket.
Mountain Equipment Co-Op Magma Jacket REVIEW
Product performance review of the Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Magma jacket, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket.
MSR SuperFly Canister Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the MSR Superfly lightweight canister stove for backpacking and mountaineering.
Coleman Exponent F1 Ultralight Canister Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Coleman Exponent F1 Ultralight canister stove - a performance underdog among small stoves on the market.
