The Bare Boxer Contender (Model 101) is a small bear canister with a 2-to-3 day capacity, that’s perfect for overnight or weekend backpacking trips when you don’t want to lug around a much larger bear canister. I also own a larger Garcia …
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REI Active Pursuits Long Sleeve Baselayer Shirt Review
The REI Active Pursuits Long-Sleeve T-Shirt is a high-performance synthetic baselayer shirt that is surprisingly affordable, even when it’s not on sale. It’s also available in a wide range of sizes for men, even big men. I prefer wearing sheer synthetic shirts …
Read More »Deuter Futura Air Trek 45 +10 SL Backpack Review
The Deuter Futura Air Trek 45 +10 SL is an adjustable-length ventilated trekking backpack, designed to carry heavy loads over long distances. Its ease of use and multiple entry points makes it an ideal pack for traveling and long tour trekking and …
Read More »Sea to Summit Alto TR1 Tent Review
The Sea to Summit Alto Tr1 is a one-person semi-freestanding double-wall tent that is lightweight and easy to pitch in tight spots. It has a single side door and vestibule that’s large enough to hold your pack without compromising access and is …
Read More »La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Trail Runner Review
The La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II is a trail runner with mesh uppers and a sticky rubber sole that is great for hiking and backpacking in mountainous terrain. La Sportiva is a climbing shoe company after all, so it figures that they’d …
Read More »Exped Ultra 3R Sleeping Pad Review
The Exped Ultra 3R Sleeping Mat is a lightweight inflatable sleeping pad that’s 3 inches thick and has an R-value of 2.9, making it suitable for outside temperatures down to 25F. It contains synthetic insulation which makes it very quiet to sleep …
Read More »Gossamer Gear G4-20 Backpack Review
The Gossamer Gear G4-20 Backpack is a 42-liter frameless roll-top backpack that weighs 25 oz. Being frameless it’s best for carrying loads under 20 to 25 pounds and makes a nice ultralight backpack for multi-day trips and extended day hikes. In many …
Read More »Zpacks Pocket Tarp with Doors Review
The Zpacks Pocket Tarp w/ Doors is a one-person tarp weighing 6.1 oz with guylines attached. It is constructed from 0.55 oz/sq. yard Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF), a fully waterproof material that doesn’t stretch or sag when wet. I purchased this tent …
Read More »Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shoulder Pocket Review
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shoulder Pocket is the best pocket I’ve found for carrying a smartphone, camera, or a Garmin inReach Explorer+ strapped to my backpack shoulder pads, where I can easily access them during a hike. This accessory pocket is easy …
Read More »ULA Robic Circuit Backpack Review
The ULA Circuit Backpack is a high-capacity lightweight backpack with a surprising amount of flexibility for many types of backcountry adventures. Made with bomber 400D Robic Nylob fabric and feature-rich, the Circuit is a seriously tough pack for long backpacking trips. Perhaps …
Read More »Chicken Tramper 45 Liter Ultralight Backpack Review
The Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear 45 Liter Backpack (CTUG-45) is an ultralight roll-top backpack made with XPAC, a lightweight waterproof fabric related to Dyneema DCF, but more abrasion resistant and less expensive. The pack is fairly unique in that it has an …
Read More »Soto Amicus Stove and Cookset Combo Review
The Soto Amicus Stove and Cook Set Combo is a lightweight and durable cooking system for backpacking adventures. Reasonably priced, the cook set comes with the Soto Amicus stove and a two-piece aluminum pot set with a 500 ml pot and a …
Read More »Feathered Friends Petrel 10 UL Sleeping Bag Review
The Feathered Friends Petrel 10 UL is the nicest sleeping bag I own. This is a women’s sleeping bag packed with 950+ fill goose down, made in the USA by Feathered Friends in Seattle, Washington. It weighs 32.3 ounces and is rated …
Read More »Stanley Adventure Camp Cookset Review
The Stanley Adventure Camp Cookset is an inexpensive 24 fluid oz camp cookset that can be used to form the basis of a nice compact backpacking stove system. The unit includes a stainless steel cook pot with a collapsible handle that locks …
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