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New Balance Leadville MT1210 Runners Review

The Leadville Runners are light and we mean really lightweight. But don't worry you won't have to sacrifice comfort or stability as you conquer the outdoors.

Ultralight Group Cooking

Going ultralight and cooking for a group can be a real challenge. The "Critter" stand is lightweight and takes the pain out of cooking for a group.

Backpacking Tights – Part 2

Take a more in depth look at the tights best suited for the backcountry.

Tenkara for Backpackers: State of the Market Report – Part 2

Part 1 helped you choose the rod. After reading part 2 you'll be all set with the tackle needed to fish tenkara in the backcountry.

The Evolution of a Winter Stove – Part 3

Dissatisfied with what was commercially available at the time, the author has been working on the design of a lightweight winter canister stove since 2007.

The Evolution of a Winter Stove – Part 2

Dissatisfied with what was commercially available at the time, the author has been working on the design of a lightweight winter canister stove since 2007.

The Evolution of a Winter Stove – Part 1

Dissatisfied with what was commercially available at the time, the author has been working on the design of a lightweight winter canister stove since 2007.

Torso Simulator to test Heat Loss in Outdoor Gear – Radiation

Measuring the affects of radiant heat loss to help you better prepare for the backcountry.

Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Part 4b: Gear Reviews (Continued)

Adapting SUL for mountain conditions, where frequent weather extremes necessitate more capable gear.

Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Part 4a: Gear Reviews

Adapting SUL for mountain conditions, where frequent weather extremes necessitate more capable gear.

Rab Xenon and Patagonia UL Down Hoody: Comparison and Long-Term Review

New and evolving technologies necessitate a reexamination of the conventional wisdom of down versus synthetic fill insulation.

Integral Designs Traverse 2 Review

Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews

How Safe Is Your Food? Investigating the effectiveness of odor-proof bags

Do odor-proof bags work? How do supposedly "odor proof" plastic bags for backpacking hold up to the keen nose of a Police K9?

New Balance 889 Multisport Review

These new trail shoes have gone the way of the Vibram sole. How does this development affect performance?

Mountain Hardwear SuperMegaUL 2 Review

Mainstream manufacturers are catching on, and competition in the ~2lb tent range is fierce. The SuperMegaUL2 is a brilliant addition to this growing field.

Thermal Feedback in Upright Canister Stoves

Different upright canister stoves seem to work with differing levels of success in very cold weather, and one wonders why. Claims for pressure regulator stoves are especially problematic, with marketing spin being extreme in some cases. We examine just what is going on here, with an in-depth analysis of some aspects of both upright and remote canister stoves, to unravel some critical factors.

Mountain Hardwear Speed 32 Sleeping Bag Review

A predominantly well engineered sleeping bag that suffers from a small, yet serious design flaw.

Impact of Wind on Insulation Loft

During a winter storm, strong winds can render your lightweight puffy useless. This article examines the effect that compression can have on various types of insulation, and presents recommendations for staying warm and alive.

Ibex Clothing Review

A merino wool layering system to keep you dry and comfortable on cool summer nights.

Sierra Designs Cloud 15 Review

A 29 oz sleeping bag featuring vertical baffles and Insotect technology... is it worth the weight?

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