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Princeton Tec Apex Pro Headlamp (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2006)
Princeton Tec has reduced the weight of their 3-Watt LED Apex Pro by nearly 4 ounces.
Buying an LED Torch: Headlamp Design Considerations to Help Guide Your Purchasing Decisions
This article provides a concise buying guide for selecting LED lights, with a special emphasis on headlamps. Design considerations that are discussed include: straps, battery packs, lamp headds, beam patterns, and switches.
Field Notes: Curry and Fire
A curry dinner explodes during this overnight trek inspired by a winter storm warning.
Black Diamond Zenix IQ LED Headlamp REVIEW
Combines 1-watt LED technical lighting prowess with more economical standard 5 millimeter LEDs for non-technical pursuits.
Princeton Tec Matrix 2 One-Watt LED Headlamp
BackpackingLight.com TRAIL'S BEST 2004 AWARD WINNER. The Matrix 2 offers bright, sustained lighting that exceeds the performance of many halogen lights on the market. It is waterproof, can be turned on and...
Flash Reviews No. 6
Introductory Reviews for the Fenix HL23 Headlamp, MSR Windboiler Stove, Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles.
Petzl Tikka XP2 and Tikka Plus2 LED Headlamp Reviews
Petzl has been busy upgrading and gives us two new versions of an old stand-by.
Off-Season on the Oregon Coast Trail
Tides, blowdowns, and sunsets abound as Maggie Slepian and two friends tackle the quirky and challenging Oregon Coast Trail.
Flash Reviews No. 4
Introductory Reviews of the Sonim XP7 Ultra-Rugged Smartphone; Fenix HL22 Single-AA Headlamp; and Casio Pathfinder PRG-270 Watch.
Photon Freedom LED Micro-Light SPOTLITE REVIEW
This miniscule wonder has most of the functionality of a regular headlamp, at a fraction of the weight.
Flash Reviews No. 1
Introductory reviews of ZPacks Challenger Rain Jacket & Pants, JepPak Custom Pack, and the Zebralight H52Fw Floody Headlamp (Neutral White).
Comfort vs. Weight: Gear Guidance for Aging Backpackers
Ronni Wilde writes about her adventures lightening her pack to allow her to do more backpacking at an older age.
Petzl Updates Tikka with the Tikka XP First Look (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2005)
Learning a lot from their 3-watt single LED MYO XP, Petzl completely redesigned the Tikka. They call it “a compact, yet powerful headlamp offering both a long-range, focused beam and a diffused...
Staff Picks 2022
Updated: Click here for 2023 Staff Picks. Each year, our staff selects their favorite backcountry gear from the past year, and we look forward to you sharing your favorite gear of the year as well in the forum comments below!
NEMO Hornet Elite 2P Review
The NEMO Equipment Hornet Elite 2P (33 oz / 935 g, $499.95) is a semi-freestanding, double-walled, ultralight tent. It features design touches meant to increase the volume of the tent while not adding additional weight.
New Headlamps From Black Diamond, Petzl, and Brunton (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2006)
LED headlamps continue to proliferate with both high power and ultralight headlamps.
REI Quarter Dome SL 2 Review (Tent)
This REI Quarter Dome SL 2 Review features a 2-person, double-wall, double-entrance, double-vestibule tent that weighs about 3 lbs.
On-Trail Route Finding: When the Trail is Hard to Follow
"I've never been lost, but I was once a mite bewildered for a few days." - Daniel Boone
Standards Watch Hikes into the Sunset
Rex Sanders reflects on what he learned after eight months of digging into backpacking standards.
Hot Weather Hiking – A Family Hike in the Grand Canyon
Our plan took shape in the cool of the Sonoran desert winter. My wife, Karen, and I had been enchanted by the Grand Canyon the previous year when we completed an all...
