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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.
LAUFBURSCHE huckePACK Review
German innovation hits the frameless backpacking market: water resistant with a volume that manages to work well for overnighters and week-long expeditions. Is it too good to be true?
GoLite Tumalo Storm Jacket & Pants Review
The Tumalo line is GoLite's most affordable WPB rain gear, yet only gives up a little weight on their top-of-the-line offerings. How does it perform?
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider Backpack Review
A lower volume frameless pack constructed of a Cuben fiber/ripstop nylon laminate that’s cutting edge and raises the bar for frameless backpack elegance.
MYOG: Backpack Design
Tips and tricks expand upon previously published articles: check out Luke's six iterations and glean ideas for perfecting YOUR custom-made pack!
Ultralight Adventure Equipment (ULA) CDT Backpack Review
The CDT is a really nice frameless backpack that would be even better with a few revisions. And there is one thing you really need to know…
The Global Test III: Trekking in Russia
From the Gulag Archipelago to the Pearl of Siberia: between gear choice mistakes, gear failure, corrupt officials, and aggressive cows, at what point does backpacking cease to be fun?
Big Sky International Evolution 2P Tent Review
Creation vs Evolution: one of the thorniest questions ever and one I prefer to stay away from most of the time. But Bob Molen’s latest creation is the ever-evolving Evolution 2P, and one I feel comfortable tackling. It is almost divine...
