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Petzl e+LITE Headlamp REVIEW
One ounce of fresh innovation: rotary switch, white-and-red LED array, modular form, storage capsule, waterproof. But not perfect - our tests reveal some weaknesses.
Make Your Own Gear: Five Yards to SuperUltraLight
Part 3, Tarp
Complete instructions to construct a 6-ounce tarp with improved weather protection.
Princeton Tec Quad LED Headlamp REVIEW
Waterproof, four-LED headlamp with a wide, regulated beam.
2006 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
An eclectic assortment of favorite gear for 2006.
Make Your Own Gear: Five Yards to SuperUltraLight
Part 2, Stuff Sack
Complete instructions to construct a 0.2-ounce stuff sack sized right to compress a SUL tarp (Part 3) into a tidy 4 x 4 x 8 inch bundle.
Grand Shelters Icebox Igloo Building Tool REVIEW
The Icebox does the igloo engineering for you, but you still have a steep learning curve. Once you master the technique, you may discover a new and fun wintertime activity.
Tarptent Double Rainbow Tent REVIEW
Introduces some major advancements in single wall tent design and provides user friendliness not seen before in a single wall tent, but there are a few details that could be refined.
Big Agnes Seedhouse SL3 Tent REVIEW
A lightweight double-wall three-person tent with full storm protection and great views - but is it really sized for three?
Tarptent Rainshadow 2 Tent REVIEW
Ultralight (just over 2 1/2 pounds) single wall tent with a bathtub floor and plenty of space for three adults - or maybe the whole family.
Valandré La Fayette Sleeping Bag REVIEW
A four season bag that offers excellent loft for the weight. The center zip has advantages, but is it the right solution for you?
Hilleberg Rajd Tent REVIEW
Lightweight single wall, two-person shelter with lots going for it: quality materials and construction, ease of set up, interior space and headroom, and storm worthiness – but it has one major problem.
Gossamer Gear / Tarptent Squall Classic Tent REVIEW
At just over 1 ½ pounds, the Squall Classic improves on the original Tarptent Squall design with bathtub floor, spinnaker cloth construction, Easton aluminum stakes, and guyline adjusters. It drops significant weight from the Tarptent Squall 2 but does it go far enough to justify the cost?
Tarptent Contrail Tent REVIEW
Tarptent introduces the 1+ person Contrail, a throwback to the original minimalist Tarptent, but loaded with refinements and new design elements.
Fibraplex Fibrapole 292 Carbon Fiber Tent Poles REVIEW
Fibraplex carbon fiber tent poles can save ounces of tent weight - are they durable enough?
Crescent Moon Silver 10 Backcountry Snowshoes REVIEW
Lots of nice features, climbs like a goat, and would be near perfect if they were lighter.
Yowie Snowshoes REVIEW
Radically different snowshoes using an injection-moulded flexible deck with all-over grip, a fast webbing binding and tough crampons, claiming great agility on all slopes.
Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape Rainwear/Shelter REVIEW
The Gatewood Cape has the same dual functionality as a poncho/tarp, but promises better shelter.
GoLite Multi-Sport Backpack REVIEW
If you can fit your gear into 30 liters, for 1 pound 5 ounces you get a bomber pack with almost every conceivable feature (except a frame).
Valandré Mirage Sleeping Bag REVIEW
Beautifully constructed, lightweight, and highly-efficient mummy for three-season conditions. But does it have the versatility you need?
Tent Comparison: Tarptent Squall 2 and Six Moon Designs Europa
These two outstanding tents vie for the title of best two-person ultralight single-wall shelter – which one has the edge?
