Gear Reviews by Manufacturer
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Pacer Poles: Gear of the Year
?? Every year, I like to name a piece of backpacking gear that has had a transformational impact on my…
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Gossamer Gear LT 4 Carbon Fiber Hiking Poles
Gossamer Gear’s LT 4 Carbon Fiber trekking poles are adjustable length carbon fiber poles. They’re unlike most commercial trekking poles because they’re…
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La Sportiva Crossover GTX Mountain Running Shoes
Trail Runners for Winter Hiking I got a pair of La Sportiva Crossover GTX trail running shoes to see whether…
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Zpacks Hexamid Review
The Zpacks Hexamid rocked the Ultralight Backpacking scene when it first came out because it’s a single person, pyramid style,…
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Zpacks Blast 32 Cuben Fiber Backpack
The Zpacks Blast 32 backpack is made out of ultralight cuben fiber, the stuff they make racing sailboat sails out…
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MontBell UL Thermawrap Pants
I mostly wear my MontBell UL Thermawrap Pants in camp during the winter when I’m melting water or cooking, but…
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Scarp 1 Tarptent Review
The Tarptent Scarp 1 is a spacious double-walled tent with two doors and two vestibules. It’s a very strong tent…
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Zpacks Ultralight DCF Backpack Cover
A backpack cover is an important piece of gear to have if you’re hiking in an area where it can…
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Montbell Thermawrap Jacket
The Montbell Ultralight Thermawrap Jacket is a lightweight insulation layer (a size XL is 9.1 oz.) that is exceptionally warm. I wear it directly over…
Read More » McNett Aquaseal Zip Tech: Zipper Lubricant
There’s nothing worse than having a having a stubborn rain jacket zipper that won’t zip when it starts to rain…
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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Sleeping Pad – Mummy
With the onset of Autumn, night time temperature are starting to drop into the mid-40’s F in Vermont’s north country,…
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Gossamer Gear Bug Canopy
The Gossamer Gear Bug Net is no longer made. Check out our post: The 10 Best Bug Shelters for Ultralight…
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Tarptent: Squall 2 Single-Walled Tent
The Squall 2 is a classic ultralight tarptent, suitable for one or two people, that only weighs 34 oz, including…
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Jacks ‘R’ Better 8’x8′ Square Silnylon Tarp
Jack’s ‘R’ Better (frequently abbreviated JRB) is a boutique manufacturer of quilts and other accessories for Hennessy Hammocks, such as…
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