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Mountainsmith Ghost LT Backpack REVIEW

Panel-loading single-compartment 3000 cubic-inch (50 L) internal frame backpack.

GoLite Vision Backpack REVIEW

A panel loading internal frame pack with a small volume and very low profile that offers comfort with excellent organizational features.

Outdoor Designs Summit Extreme Tent REVIEW

Single wall, low-profile, and built for altitude: the Summit Extreme belongs on a high mountain ridge.

Mountain Hardwear EV2 Tent REVIEW

Roomy two-person mountaineering tent with fire retardant waterproof/breathable canopy fabric of pre-stretched polyester.

Nemo Tenshi Tent REVIEW

Two-person bomber tent constructed of eVENT - waterproof, very breathable, and now rarely available in tents.

Granite Gear Wisp Backpack REVIEW

Technical day pack that keeps loads close (SUL'ers take note: you might be able to eke an overnight out this one...).

Mountainsmith Wraith Backpack REVIEW

Small, dense, heavy loads carry well in this durable internal frame pack.

Macpac 35 Amp Backpack REVIEW

Light materials with rugged durability, convenient gear access, and comfort for fastpacking.

Big Agnes Sarvis Superlight SL2+ eVENT Tent REVIEW

Single wall? Double wall? With eVENT and silnylon, the Sarvis may offer the best of both.

Boy Scout Gear List: New Scouts, Three-Season

New Boy Scouts (and your parents!), take note: going light will leave your patrol leaders in the dust and there will be money left over from your paper route.

Make Your Own Gear: Open Jet Alcohol Stove

Complete step by step instructions on how to construct an open jet alcohol stove that looks as good as it works.

Aarn Bodypacks Featherlite Freedom Internal Frame Backpack REVIEW

Big loads carry well and redefine what it means to control your center of gravity.

Mont-Bell Lightweight Alpine 60 Backpack REVIEW

A product performance review of the Mont-Bell Lightweight Alpine 60 internal frame pack.

Osprey Atmos 50 Backpack REVIEW

A durable and effective load carrier with an innovative back panel that keeps your back cool.

Wild Things AT Backpack REVIEW

A lightweight classic for many years: does it still have what it takes to compete with the new breed of frameless packs on the market?

Book Review: Fixing Your Feet

"Flyin'" Brian Robinson reviews the seminal work about foot care for hikers, backpackers, adventure racers, and other outdoor athletes.

Moonbow Gearskin Backpack REVIEW

Product performance review of the Moonbow Gearskin frameless pack - a unique harness/compression system that acts like a pack.

LuxuryLite Modular Frame Backpack REVIEW

Performance review of one of the lightest and most innovative external frame packs on the market.

Pacerpoles Trekking Poles REVIEW

Product performance review of the Pacerpoles Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.

Komperdell Carbon Duolock/REI Peak UL Trekking Poles INITIAL REVIEW

Product performance review of the Komperdell Carbon Duolock/REI Peak UL Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.

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