Gear Reviews
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Black Diamond UL Rain Overmitts Review
Black Diamond’s UL Overmitts are waterproof seam-taped mittens for runners and ultralight hikers. They’re wrist-length with stretch cuffs, made with…
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Town Shirt Scarlet Tanager Grid Fleece Hoody Review
The Town Shirt Company Scarlet Tanager Hoody is a mid-weight grid fleece hoody that’s great for cold-weather hiking and hanging…
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Tubbs Wilderness Snowshoes Review
Tubbs Wilderness Snowshoes are high-flotation tubular snowshoes outfitted with aggressive crampons, an easy-to-use binding system, and a 16-degree heel bar…
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Therm-a-Rest XTherm NXT Max Sleeping Pad Review
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT Max is an insulated inflatable sleeping pad with an R-value of 7.3 that’s great for…
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Six Moon Designs Pack Pods Review
Six Moon Designs Pack Pods are storage cubes with a zippered clamshell lid, that stack one on top of the…
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REI Flash 55 Ultralight Backpack Review
The REI Flash 55 Backpack is an ultralight, roll-top backpack with an optional top lid pocket. Weighing 2 lbs 13…
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REI Swiftland Low Gaiters Review
REI Swiftland Gaiters are low softshell gaiters designed for use with trail runners and low hiking shoes, including: trail runners…
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Outdoor Research Polartec 200 Fleece Hoody Review
The Outdoor Research Polartec 200 Fleece Hoody is a warm and highly breathable mid-layer full-zip jacket with a zippered chest…
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Atom Packs Notch 40 Backpack Review
The Atom Packs Notch is a 40L ultralight backpack with EcoPack (EP40) weighing 29.6 oz. It’s a stylish pack with…
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REI Trailmade Rain Jacket Review
The REI Trailmade Rain Jacket is a well-made and affordable 2 layer waterproof/breathable rain jacket suitable for year round use.…
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MSR Evo Ascent Snowshoe Review
The MSR Evo Ascent is a bomber snowshoe that excels in mountainous terrain both on trail and off. Its unibody…
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Black Diamond FirstLight Tent Review
The Black Diamond FirstLight Tent is a two-person, freestanding, single-wall tent for winter backpacking, backcountry skiing, and mountaineering. Weighing 3 lbs…
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Zpacks Duplex Lite Tent Review
The Zpacks Duplex Lite is a 2-person single-wall trekking pole made with Dyneema (DCF) that weighs 14.9 oz (423g). It’s…
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Backpack Guide
Hyperlite Mountain Gear (HMG) specializes in making rugged multi-sport backpacks and shelters with Dyneema Composite Fabrics. Their distinctive white and…
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