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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Sleeping Pad Review
Backpacking Light has been able to spend time with a pre-production Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Pad in the laboratory, in our living rooms, and in the field. Does the product deliver?
MYOG: The Incredible Rulk – Rucksack and Pulk Combo
It would be so nice to have a light pulk strapped onto my pack so that I more or less would be able instantly to switch back and forth between pack and pulk. Witness the creation of the Incredible Rulk!
MSR Carbon Reflex 2 Tent Review
MSR utilizes lightweight fabrics, carbon fiber poles, and elegant design to achieve a sub-three-pound double-wall tent for two.
Functional Design Sweetie Pie Bag Expander Review
The Functional Design Sweetie Pie Bag Expander is a versatile, zip-in, sleeping bag expander that can be used singly for individuals that enjoy more space, or together with another expander as a sleeping bag doubler. Two expanders can also be zipped together to form a child-sized bag allowing for an adventurous toddler to have his own space.
Stoves, Tents and Carbon Monoxide – Deadly or not? Supplement 4: Jetboil Helios
Jetboil releases its first remote canister stove. Does this work well enough to be a good winter stove?
REI Flash 50 and Flash 65 Backpack Review
Three-pound internal frame backpacks with great fit, features, versatility, and value.
Mountain Laurel Designs eVENT Rain Mitt Review
At one ounce per pair, these waterproof/breathable rain mitts are designed for ultralight backpacking, but should they be worn over a jacket sleeve or under it?
Make Your Own Gear: Light Fleece Pullover Top
This light fleece top is designed as a light winter pullover for snow conditions. It is very simple and styled as an anorak, rather than opening right down the front.
Terra Nova Laser Competition Review
Prior to the Terra Nova Laser Photon Elite, the Laser Competition was listed by Guinness World Records as "the lightest two-skin (double-wall) tent." While no longer the record-holder, at just over 2 pounds, the Laser Competition is still among the lightest double-wall tents on the market.
GoLite Hooded Inferno Jacket Review
Great value on a super-warm, lightweight, 800 fill down parka.
Big Sky International Montana 2P Tent Review
At 2 pounds, 10 ounces, the Montana is the lightest two-person double-wall tent available, but extreme lightness comes with a few tradeoffs.
Salomon Tundra Mid WP Insulated Boot Review
Ultra-warm, ruggedly-built, waterproof, lightweight boots insulated with Aerogel.
Sigma DP1 Review
The Sigma DP1 is a unique compact camera with a large sensor capable of taking superb quality photos but it is slow to use with some poor design features.
Stoves, Tents and Carbon Monoxide – Deadly or not? Supplement 3: Brunton Vapor AF
Measurements of carbon monoxide levels produced by the Brunton Vapor AF Stove.
GSI Outdoors nFORM Ultralight Nesting Bowl and Mug Set Review
Two nesting bowls, strong polypropylene, ~20 fluid ounces capacity each, about 1.5 ounces weight each and US$8.95 for the set: they can't be too bad!
Tarptent Sublite Tent Review
Tarptent's newest, lightest solo tent is innovative and available in breathable Tyvek and traditional silnylon versions. At 18.5 ounces, the Tyvek Sublite is the lightest breathable fabric tent available.
Make Your Own Gear: Snow Stakes Revisited
After using the original snow stakes in extreme conditions, the design has been enhanced to extend the life of both your snow stakes and your guylines.
2008 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
Backpacking Light staff pick their favorite gear of 2008.
Exposure Lights – Joystick MaXx and Enduro MaXx Review
The Exposure Lights Joystick MaXx and Enduro MaXx are rechargeable lights with excellent versatility for multi-sport pursuits. They can go from the bicycle to the backpack very easily, offering exceptional brightness, light weight, and a weatherproof design.
Lightweight in Wonderland
Circumnavigating Mount Rainier's premier walk with lightweight gear has J. Sinclair Oal grinning like the Cheshire Cat.
