Big Sky International Mirage 1P Tent Review

Two-pound free-standing single-wall solo tent with lots of interior usable space, good ventilation, good wind and storm protection, and it sets up in one minute!

POE Ether Elite 6 2/3 Length Air Mat Product Review

We know plain air mats tend to be rather cold, but can this be alleviated by including a very thin layer of synthetic insulation inside the mat on one surface? This is what Pacific Outdoor Equipment have attempted to do with this very light Ether Elite 6 air mat.

MYOG Fleece Headgear

Come see the softer side of making your own cozy fleece items!

MontBell Tachyon Anorak and Dynamo Wind Pants Review

This very lightweight wind shirt and pants are remarkably useful and versatile.

Vaude Power Lizard UL Tent Review

The Power Lizard lays claim to the lightest two-person double-wall tent in the world, but does that make it the best one?

ULA Epic Pack Review

This improved pack handles heavy or awkward loads with ease, for your Epic adventures.

Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 Tent Review

The Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 has the lowest trail weight of all the company’s two-person double-wall tents at 3.44 pounds (1.56 kg). An interesting pole design adds room to make it more livable inside. Will the Vapor Light be one we want to share, or will it turn out to be Vapor Ware?

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.

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.

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