Gear Reviews

Lanshan 1 Pro Tent Review

Lanshan 1 Pro Tent Review

The 3F UL Lanshan 1 Pro Tent is an ultralight single-wall trekking-pole tent with a side door and vestibule that can be rolled back in good weather for ventilation and views. The interior has a fully integrated bathtub floor, so you can …

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Sea to Summit Cinder Quilt Review

Sea to Summit Cinder 50 Quilt Review

The Sea to Summit Cinder Down Quilt is a summer-weight ultralight quilt rated to 50 degrees Fahrenheit that weighs just over a pound. It’s made with water-resistant 750+ fill RDS certified down, has sewn-through baffles, and can open up completely flat into …

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Soto Amicus Canister Stove

Soto Amicus Stove Review

Soto is a Japanese manufacturer known for its high-quality canister (Windmaster) and liquid fuel backpacking (Muka) stoves. Their newest canister stove, the Amicus (which means friend in Latin), is value priced at $44.95 with a built-in piezo igniter and includes many of the …

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Silky Saw’s BIGBOY Folding Saw Review

The Silky Bigboy cuts through dead wood like butter.

Silky saws are an amazingly versatile tool for a backpacker or camper to carry in woodland terrain, both for trail maintenance and for cutting firewood. After experimenting this winter with the smaller Silk GOMBOY, which is quite lightweight and suitable for backpacking, …

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