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Snow Peak GigaPower Canister Stove REVIEW
Review of one of the smallest and lightest - and now classic - canister stoves on the outdoor market.
Primus TechnoTrail Canister Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Primus TechnoTrail lightweight backpacking canister stove.
MSR PocketRocket Canister Stove REVIEW
Product Performance Review of the MSR Pocket Rocket lightweight canister stove for backpacking.
Coleman Exponent F1 PowerBoost Canister Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Coleman Powerboost canister stove - one of the hottest burning small stoves on the market.
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.
Liquid Fuel Stoves Head to Head: MSR SimmerLite vs. Coleman Xtreme
Performance comparison of two lightweight liquid fuel backpacking stoves.
Wild Things Belay Jacket REVIEW
Product performance review of the Wild Things Belay Jacket, a synthetic insulated backpacking jacket with Epic shell.
High Gear Trail Audio 512
Are you someone who needs some Bach or Black Sabbath to round out that perfect wilderness experience? High Gear has just what you need! The Trail Audio 512 is a...
Western Mountaineering Pod 30 Sleeping Bag REVIEW
Review of one of the most coveted "top" bags from premium U.S. manufacturer Western Mountaineering.
Garmin Foretrex 101 GPS REVIEW
Comprehensive review of the Garmin Foretex 101 GPS Review.
Garmin Geko 201/301 GPS REVIEW
Comprehensive review of the Garmin Geko 201 and Garmin Geko 301 ultralight GPS units.
MEC Northern Lite Pullover and Vest REVIEW
Overview Ice Age Trail: Alan wearing the Northern Lite vest on a crisp morning. The elastic arm openings help seal in warmth. In our opinion, the Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC)...
Integral Designs Logan Vest REVIEW
High loft insulating vest - warm enough for winter use.
Moonstone Cirrus Ultralight Jacket REVIEW
Overview Jay wearing the Moonstone Cirrus Ultralight Jacket on the Continental Divide Trail in the Southern San Juan Wilderness, Colorado. The 12.7-ounce (360 gram) Moonstone Cirrus jacket uses a 15...
Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover REVIEW
Lightweight Polarguard Delta-insulated pullover.
Montane Solo Jacket REVIEW
Insulated jacket with integrated shell hood - lots of features to boot.
Montbell U.L. Thermawrap Inner Vest REVIEW
Synthetic, no-frills, ultralight insulating vest.
Golite Buzz Jacket REVIEW
Lightweight synthetic high loft insulating jacket.
Montbell U.L. Thermawrap Jacket REVIEW
Overview Don in his Montbell U.L. Thermawrap Jacket on a climbing trip along the Mogollon Rim, Arizona The Montbell U.L. Thermawrap Jacket is dedicated to no frills lightweight performance. At...Up to 40% off hiking and backpacking gear:REI Sale June 21 to July 4:
