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Black Diamond Firstlight Tent Review
So, how do you make a waterproof tent out of non-waterproof fabric? Black Diamond shows us how with the Firstlight EPIC by Nextec single wall freestanding tent.
GoLite Trig 2 Shelter REVIEW
The GoLite Trig 2 Shelter is a single wall pup tent on steroids - it offers more ventilation options and a two-trekking pole pitch.
Six Moon Designs Europa 2 Review
Single wall tent from cottage manufacturer, one rear hope pole, one trekking pole for setup. 2 lbs.
GoLite Infinity Backpack REVIEW
The 50 liter GoLite Infinity provides stable load carrying with an innovative internal frame and enough options to sufficiently organize your gear, for less than three pounds.
Osprey Aether 60 Review
Comfort and load support are the hallmarks of this lightweight internal frame backpack.
ULA P-2 Review
Overview Photo 1: ULA P-2, shown with the optional top hood pocket. At 2 pounds 15.2 oz (1,338 g) without options, ULA’s P-2 is one of the lightest, large volume...
Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone and Nimbus Latitude REVIEW
Overview Photo 1: Ryan Jordan, carrying Granite Gear’s Nimbus Ozone, and dog Maia in the Bitterroot Wilderness. Granite Gear’s Nimbus Ozone (top loading) and Nimbus Latitude (panel loading) are exceptionally...
Granite Gear Vapor Trail Review
Overview Granite Gear Vapor Trail (manufacturer’s photo). The Granite Gear Vapor Trail uses a flexible high-density polyethylene (HDPE) framesheet in combination with a virtual frame to transfer the load to...
Mountainsmith Auspex Review
Overview Photo 1: Mountainsmith Auspex The Mountainsmith Auspex is a top-loading internal framed pack offering extensive options and exceptional load carrying capability at a lighter weight than many of its...
Gossamer Gear Mariposa Backpack Review
Photo 1: Gossamer Gear Mariposa Overview The Gossamer Gear (formerly GVP Gear) Mariposa represents a significant step forward in the ultralight backpacking industry; a 1-pound (0.5 kg) pack capable of...
Gregory 2004 G Pack Backpack Review
Performance review of a lightweight frameless pack that focuses on utility and comfort.
Suunto X9 Review
Comprehensive review of the Suunto X9 GPS watch.
Summer Desert Gear List
Summer Desert Gear List
Cascade Designs ThermaRest Prolite 3 Sleeping Pad Review
Cascade Designs ThermaRest Prolite 3 Sleeping Pad Review
GoLite Jam Backpack REVIEW
The GoLite Jam Backpack is a frameless pack that carries well. A smaller cousin to the GoLite Gust, the Jam offers a few more features and better load stability for smaller load volumes.
Equinox Katahdin Review
Review of the Equinox Katahdin frameless backpack.
Granite Gear Virga Review
Review of the Granite Gear Virga frameless backpack.
Six Moon Designs Starlite Backpack Review
Review of the Six Moon Designs Starlite frameless backpack.
Osprey Aether 45 REVIEW
Review of the Osprey Aether 45 frameless backpack.
