The Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL3 is a lightweight two-door, two-vestibule, three-person tent that only weighs 2 lbs 10 oz. While it is large enough to fit three people, if you don’t mind crawling over one of your tent partners to get in and out, it’s lightweight enough to use …
Read More »Osprey Skimmer 20 Hydration Backpack Review
The Osprey Skimmer 20 is a hydration backpack designed for day hiking and travel that includes an optional 2.5-liter wide-mouth hydration system. To save space inside the backpack, the hydration system fits into a pocket behind the shoulder straps, making it easier to pull out and refill without having to …
Read More »Osprey Mira 22 Backpack Review
The Osprey Mira 22 is a well-constructed, feature-rich hiking daypack that comes with a hydration system that holds 2.5 liters of liquid. The size works well for shorter hikes and/or hikes in warmer weather conditions that don’t require a lot of gear. It has a ventilated tensioned mesh back panel …
Read More »Gregory Juno 24 Backpack Review
The Gregory Juno 24 is a ventilated women’s daypack with an integrated mesh back panel and hip belt that cups your hips and torso like a second skin while keeping you cool and dry in hot and humid weather. Unlike many smaller backpacks, the Juno 24 has a fully-featured hip …
Read More »Backpacking the Monadnock Sunapee Greenway – A Trip Plan
The Monadnock Sunapee Greenway (MSG) is a white-blazed hiking trail in southwestern New Hampshire. It is 48 miles in length from the peak of Mount Monadnock to the peak of Mount Sunapee and can be done from south to north or in reverse. It’s important to understand that the trail …
Read More »Xero Shoes Z-Trail Sandals Review
Xero Shoes’ Z-Trail Sandal is a thin, light, flexible trail sandal for men and women, great for followers of the “barefoot” and zero-drop shoe movements, and anyone who doesn’t want to carry extra weight but would like to bring camp shoes or river crossing footwear on their trip. They’re also …
Read More »Salomon X Ultra Mid 3 Aero Review
The Salomon X Ultra Mid 3 Aero is a lightweight mid-cut breathable hiker for men & women. These are made without the waterproof/breathable membrane typical of most hiking boots and offer good support for those who prefer more ankle support over trail runners or hiking shoes. Traction is great thanks …
Read More »Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Hooded Jacket Review
The Mountain Hardwear Down Hooded Ghost Whisperer Jacket is an ultralight 800 fill power hooded down jacket that’s a great addition to your pack as part of your layering system, especially for winter adventures. Weighing only 7.3 ounces for the women’s and 7.8 ounces for the men’s, it’s hard to …
Read More »Feathered Friends Murre EX 0 Review
The Feathered Friends Murre EX 0 Sleeping Bag is a mummy-style down bag specifically designed for women. Weighing 2 lbs 13 oz, it has 25.5 oz of 900+ fill power goose down with cold-weather features that include a draft collar, continuous baffles, hood, zipper draft tube, and a stiff zipper …
Read More »Montane Anti-Freeze Jacket Review
The Montane Anti-Freeze Jacket is a mid-weight insulated down jacket (available for both men and women) that can be worn as a mid-layer in really cold conditions or as a stand-alone jacket. It’s insulated with 750 fill power Hyperdry RDS-certified down with a fully adjustable hood. A two-way YKK front …
Read More »Arcteryx Fortrez Hoody Review
The Arcteryx Fortrez Hoody (available for men and women) is a Polartec Power Stretch Hardface fleece jacket that has an integrated balaclava to protect your head and face from the cold. It excels as a mid or outer layer for colder weather activities, with a trim fit and a longer …
Read More »Sea-to-Summit Women’s Ultralight Insulated Air Sleeping Pad review
The Sea-to-Summit Women’s Ultralight Insulated Air Sleeping Pad is a 66″ x 21.5″ inflatable sleeping pad that is 2 inches thick and has an R-value of 3.8. Weighing 13.8 oz, it is a very quiet and comfortable pad, with individual “air sprung cells” that conform to your body like a …
Read More »REI Merino Midweight Half-Zip Base Layer Top Review
REI’s Merino Midweight Half-Zip Base Layer Top is a 200-gram wool base layer available in men’s and women’s sizes. It falls between Minus 33’s mid-weight Sierra 1/4 Zip (230 gram) and the Minus 33 lightweight (170 gram) 1/4 zip tops, at a comparable price. However, REI frequently has these on …
Read More »Gregory Jade 33 Backpack Review
The Gregory Jade 33 is a ventilated women’s backpack with an adjustable length frame that has enough volume for lengthy day hikes. It has a women’s specific hip belt and shoulder harness. It weighs 43 oz and has comfort features common to larger packs. Specs at a Glance Volume: 33L …
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