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Jetboil Sol Ti Premium Cooking System Review

Jetboil’s lightest and most technically advanced integrated canister fuel cooking system.

Monatauk Gnat Titanium Stove Review

The lightest canister fuel stove in the world.

Jetboil Sol Advanced Cooking System Review

Same features, nearly the same performance, and less expensive than the Sol Ti Premium Cooking System.

Backpacking Checklist (Gear List): 3-Season, 3-Day

An example of what a lightweight backpacker might take on a 3-day outing.

Vango Helium Superlite 200 Tent Review

A sub-40 ounce, two-person, double-wall, hybrid tunnel tent that sheds wind and rain with ease?

New Balance 1000 Insulated Boot Review

The NB1000 replaces the discontinued Keen Growler as our favorite lightweight insulated boot; it’s made of lighter materials and has the same insulation and functionality.

MYOG: Down Vest

An easy introduction to working with down, this vest has no frills, bells, or whistles: just warm insulation where you need it most!

Berghaus Mount Asgard Smock Review

The Mount Asgard Smock is a minimalist mountaineering shell meant to withstand hard use and bad weather. If Superman needed a jacket, would this be the one?

Patagonia Ultralight Down Shirt Review

Patagonia introduces the lightest down jacket to be found. We now have four good contenders for an ultralight down jacket shootout; which one will come out on top?

Hennessy Hyperlite Asym Zip Hammock Review

Can a lighter, easier hammock hang convert this avowed tent user?

Fizan Compact Trekking Poles Review

Straightforward, reliable and lightweight adjustable, collapsible aluminum trekking poles.

Granite Gear Virga Backpack Review

An old stalwart among frameless backpacks, the Virga has remarkable fit and comfort, but it has a few quirks as well.

Equinox ARAS Eagle Backpack Review

The Eagle is the Platypus of frameless backpacks: it has some unique design features, loads of comfort and convenience features, and it's a great value, but is it the right pack for you?

ZPacks Dyneema X 26 Backpack Review

ZPacks offers a range of pack sizes, fabrics, and innovative pack options that minimize weight. You end up with a really lightweight custom pack. How does the tested ZPacks Dyneema X 26 compare to other lightweight frameless packs for ultralight backpacking?

New Balance MT814OD Review

Just slightly heavier than the 740s, do the 814s finally hit all Roger's sweet spots despite their weight?

Vasque Mindbender Trail Shoe Review

Created to eat up miles without eating up your feet, but is Brad suitably impressed?

Elemental Horizons Aquilo Backpack Review

The Aquilo is the mouse that roared. I expected it to be a smaller frameless backpack based on its specifications, but it jumped into the high volume pack category, then it came out on top in that group.

Eddie Bauer First Ascent Expedition Weight Baselayers Review

These lightweight synthetic baselayers are remarkably warm for their weight and highly versatile.

New Balance MR740TR Review

Another fine member of the lightweight low-cut New Balance jogger family.

Terra Nova Laser Ultra 1 Tent Review

Terra Nova maintains their reputation with the latest “lightest double-wall shelter in the world,” weighing just over 1 pound. This one has a Cuben Fiber canopy and floor.

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