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New Balance MT810 Review

**(Updated 10/25: Addendum after Heavy Use)** A review of the latest in the New Balance 8xx series of light low-cut joggers and comparison to the previously-reviewed MT875 and MT876 shoes.

Insulation Measurement

A method for measuring insulation in quilts, sleeping bags, and other gear.

Timberland LiteTrace Boot Review

Review of Timberland's new waterproof lightweight hiking boot. Do they belong in the lightweight backpacker's quiver?

Rackless Carry Systems for Lightweight Bikepacking

Reviews of the Revelate Designs Viscacha and Porcelain Rocket Booster Rocket

Bask Light 69 Pack Review

This lightweight mountaineering pack from Russia provides large volume, simplicity, and durability.

OMM Kamleika Race Smock, Jacket, and Pants Review

Waterproof shells with a minimalist design and four-way stretch fabric

Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 Review

Will it light the trails on fire?

CAMP X3 600 Ski Pack Review

A lightweight ski day pack with a handy, hands-free ski carrying system.

Exped Aries Mesh Review

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

MSR Dragontail Review

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Wilderness Equipment First Arrow Review

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Vango Tempest 200 Review

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Stephensons Warmlite 2R Review

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Macpac Olympus Review

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Hilleberg Nallo 2 Review

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GoLite Malpais Trinity 3-Layer Liteshell Jacket Review

On paper, the Malpais has everything a gear junkie could possibly want, but does real-world experience with the jacket remind us of the disparity between some online dating profiles and the actual person?

Berghaus Octans 40 Backpack Review

An adventure racing pack with innovative design elements, how does it perform as an ultralight backpack?

Easton Mountain Products CTR-70 Trekking Poles Review

Does a bigger diameter result in stronger poles, and what's the weight trade-off?

Páramo Vista Rain Jacket Review

An incredibly breathable full-zip rain jacket that manages to fend off precipitation without using a membrane.

Montane Slipstream GL Jacket Review

A very lightweight hoodless windshirt utilizing Pertex’s newest lightest fabric – Quantum GL. In addition to his thorough evaluation, Will includes a discussion of the versatility of a windshirt.

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