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JanSport Big Bear 63 Pack

Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.

ULA Circuit, ULA Catalyst, and ULA Camino Packs

Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.

GoLite Quest and GoLite Odyssey Packs

Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.

REI Flash 65 and REI Flash 50 Packs

Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.

MontBell Versalite 50 and MontBell Versalite 50 Short (Japan)

Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.

One Planet Shadow Pack (Australia)

Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.

Lowe Alpine Nanon 50:60 and Lowe Alpine Zepton ND50 Packs (Italy)

Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.

Patagonia Down Sweater Review

This popular jacket has been around and evolved over the years. We love the sizing and fit, but how does it stack up for backpacking?

Crux AK47 and Crux AK57 Packs (UK)

Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.

Elemental Horizons Northern Lite Pack

Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.

Lightwave UltraHike 60, Lightwave Fastpack 50, and Lightwave Wildtrek 55w Packs (UK)

Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.

Granite Gear Escape AC 60, Granite Gear Vapor Flash Ki, and Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone Packs

Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.

Osprey Exos 46 and Osprey Exos 58 Packs

Mini-review for the 2010 State of the Market Report on Internal Frame Backpacks.

Westcomb Chilko Down Sweater Review

The Chilko is cutting-edge, as you would expect from Westcomb, and “heats up” the competition in the already “hot” ultralight multi-purpose down jacket category.

Sierra Designs LT Strike 2 Tent Review

The Sierra Designs LT Strike 2 uses a radical pole design to make a roomy two-person tent, but does condensation leave us all wet?

Montane Anti-Freeze Jacket Review

A lightweight three-plus season down insulated jacket that excels in blustery conditions.

MYOG: Silnylon Floorless 2-Person Tent

A roomy floorless tent that sleeps two easily and four in a pinch, this 22-ounce beauty will be the pride of your pack!

Sierra Designs Vapor 15 Sleeping Bag Review

850 fill power down, 15 F temperature rating, 30 ounces – the lightest 15-degree mummy style sleeping bag to be found.

Eastern Mountain Sports Ascent Sector Down Sweater Review

If you’re looking for a good, lightweight, multi-purpose, fully-featured and warm down jacket at a reasonable cost, this one deserves your consideration.

Sherpa Pangboche Down Sweater Review

A very attractive multi-purpose down jacket suited for a wide variety of outdoor activities... does that include backpacking?

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