Gear Reviews Archive - Backpacking Light

good item

Naomi B — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 02:07:20 +0000

Used this one person tent for many years. It’s like an old friend. Like a dog drooling, I still get excited when we take it out! But, this tent requires...

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Luxury Item

Naomi B — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 01:49:10 +0000

Had a Helios Chair Zero for many years. There are good and bad. I happen to really like mine and has held up very well; but you must consider carefully:...

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For me: Don’t leave home without it; For you: HYOH w/knowledge

Ferrell Moultrie — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 22:28:36 +0000

I’m amazed to see the disparity between different reviews of this product. There’s a polar difference between those who want to hike without technology and those who value the functions...

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Useful but pricey

Naomi B — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 09:05:27 +0000

Used these for years. Poles pack down for travel and current TSA approval. Use backpacking climbing; training; definitely crossing waters. When I travel with these, pack ’em INSIDE my pack...

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Useful

Naomi B — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 08:54:07 +0000

Love this thing! A useful product. frequently used walking dogs; frees both hands, when power goes out at home or fixing something under sink. Safer than candles; better than hand...

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Better valves

Naomi B — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:19:48 +0000

1/30 Have a womans W sized Tensor Insulated Pad; a yellow job, one generation before this one. Tested it out several times at home. The older model had some valve...

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Use a Lot

Naomi B — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 01:38:07 +0000

1/24 Used a traditional high loft down bag for years. Some hiking friends (female) recommended this product. I was a little skeptical trying some thing new. Got a Custom Quilt...

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Slippery

Naomi B — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 01:22:50 +0000

I got Raynaud’s, a nasty condition where my fingers get bone white and utterly useless when cold. Even reaching into a store cooler can trigger this. I hate it. I...

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Helps Reduce Sodium, Sugar; Yucky Eating out of a Sack

Naomi B — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 01:05:53 +0000

1/29/24. Bought one 4 or 5 yrs ago when they went on sale at local Big Box store. Ditto all the accoutrements needed to do it all correctly. Nothing mechanical...

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Great pack if you use a bear can

Bowen D — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 01:37:56 +0000

I just got back from two trips, a 4 night and then a 7 night in the high Sierra at 10-12,000′, both with my Nunatak Original Frameless/Bears Ears 50 (the name,...

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