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Interview with Gear Creator Michael Glavin

Feb 19, 2021 by Rex Sanders

Rex Sanders interviews Michael Glavin, the founder and general manager of Zenbivy.

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Seek Outside Divide 4500 Pack Review

May 27, 2020 by Drew Smith

The Seek Outside Divide 4500 is an external frame backpack featuring a roll-top closure, two oversized side pockets, and a back pocket.

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Sierra Designs High Route 1FL Tent Review

Oct 31, 2018 by Adam VanZee

The Sierra Designs High Route 1P Tent is a three-season tent designed for withstanding variable conditions while remaining (sort of) light.

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New Lightweight Backpacking Gear – (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2003) – Public Version

Aug 16, 2003 by the Product Review Staff

If you are a member and would like to view a version that includes full product specifications and high resolution photos, click here Gear Availability Many of these products will be available in Spring ’04. Some are being released in Fall ’03 (as early as September) and a few are available now or in the […]

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New Lightweight Backpacking Gear – (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2003) – Member’s Version

Aug 16, 2003 by the Product Review Staff

Gear Availability Many of these products will be available in Spring ’04. Some are being released in Fall ’03 (as early as September) and a few are available now or in the next few weeks. Please contact the manufacturer directly (let ’em know you heard about their products here!) for more precise product release dates […]

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Soft Shell Pants

May 1, 2003 by the Product Review Staff

Ibex Alp and Ibex Guide Lite Pants; Arc’Teryx Gamma LT Pant; Sierra Designs Ultra Pants; Cloudveil Rodeo Pants Table of Contents Info & Stats on Pants Overview of Softshell Pants Dynamic Soft Shell Fabrics Other Soft Shell Fabrics General Performance Climbing Performance Comparison Summary Introducing the Mountain’s Best Award Awards Manufacturer Contact Information Info and […]

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2001 Raingear Roundup Review Summary

Dec 16, 2001 by the Product Review Staff

Introduction Long awaited, read the results of a months-long review of raingear that includes extensive laboratory and field testing of fabrics and garments by the BackpackingLight.COM Product Review Staff. Introduction In the Spring of 2001, BackpackingLight.COM embarked on a full-scale program of rainwear testing that included seventeen individual garments from seven different manufacturers. These garments […]

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