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Down Jacket Shoot-out: GoLite Bitterroot vs. Rab Infinity
A comparison of two full-featured down jackets with Quantum GL fabric and 850 fill power down.
MYOG: Supplex Pants
Step by step guide to simple, lightweight, inexpensive trekking pants.
Rab Kinetic Jacket Review
A fully featured hard shell at a minimal weight.
Zpacks Multi-Pack Review
A unique accessory pocket that can be used in multiple ways.
Google SketchUp Tutorial for MYOG Enthusiasts
MYOGers rejoice! SketchUp software, once mastered, can save you hours of guesswork and yards of material.
New Balance Minimus MT00 Review
An extremely minimal trail runner with options for the wide footed.
Black Diamond Axiom 40 Backpack Review
A lightweight sub-3-pound internal frame backpack that’s well designed, durable, comfortable, and features freedom of movement innovations.
New Balance MT810 Review
**(Updated 10/25: Addendum after Heavy Use)** A review of the latest in the New Balance 8xx series of light low-cut joggers and comparison to the previously-reviewed MT875 and MT876 shoes.
Insulation Measurement
A method for measuring insulation in quilts, sleeping bags, and other gear.
Timberland LiteTrace Boot Review
Review of Timberland's new waterproof lightweight hiking boot. Do they belong in the lightweight backpacker's quiver?
Rackless Carry Systems for Lightweight Bikepacking
Reviews of the Revelate Designs Viscacha and Porcelain Rocket Booster Rocket
Bask Light 69 Pack Review
This lightweight mountaineering pack from Russia provides large volume, simplicity, and durability.
OMM Kamleika Race Smock, Jacket, and Pants Review
Waterproof shells with a minimalist design and four-way stretch fabric
Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 Review
Will it light the trails on fire?
CAMP X3 600 Ski Pack Review
A lightweight ski day pack with a handy, hands-free ski carrying system.
Exped Aries Mesh Review
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews
MSR Dragontail Review
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews
Wilderness Equipment First Arrow Review
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews
Vango Tempest 200 Review
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews
Stephensons Warmlite 2R Review
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews
