Vintage Backpacking Gear
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Section Hiker Gear of the Year Award: Therm-a-Rest Alpine 35 Blanket
Every year, I like to recognize the piece of new gear that has had the greatest influence on my enjoyment…
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Mountain Hardware Ascent Stretch Air Permeable Gaiters
The purpose of using gaiters in winter is to keep your socks dry by preventing contact with deep snow. They…
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MSR Simmerlite White Gas Stove: Long Term Review
I’ve owned a MSR Simmerlite Liquid Gas Stove for 4 years. I’ve used it every winter since then for one…
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Marmot DriClime Catalyst Jacket
I got turned onto the Marmot DriClime Catalyst Jacket when I was winter backpacking in the White Mountains. Several very…
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Therm-a-Rest Haven Sleeping Bag
The Therm-a-Rest Haven is a special type of sleeping bag that doesn’t have any back insulation. Called a Top Bag, all…
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Outdoor Equipment Supplier Straight Cut 10′ x 10′ Silnylon Tarp
If you like tarp camping or want to get a substantially lighter weight shelter without paying through the nose, I…
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Brooks Range Mountaineering Ultralite Guide+Tarp
I like square flat tarps because they give me the opportunity to select or create different pitches depending on my…
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Jetboil Helios Group Cooking System
The Jetboil Helios is a highly technical, group cooking system designed to accommodate the larger capacity cooking needs of 3-5…
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MSR Fast Stash UL Tarp Shelter
The MSR Fast Stash is a bold crossover shelter that offers all of the ventilation benefits of tarp camping with…
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Inov-8 Terroc 330 Trail Running Shoes: Long Term Review
I’ve been using Inov-8 Terroc 330 trail runners for 3-season hiking since April 2010. I just started using my fifth…
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Brooks-Range Mountaineering Ultralight Rocket Tent
Brooks Range Mountaineering makes an ultralight 4 season tent that weighs under 2 lbs and has a vestibule. That’s right,…
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Deuter Spectro AC 38 Backpack Review
I really like the Deuter Spectro 38 backpack. At 2,320 cubic inches (38L) capacity, it’s a great pack for longer…
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CamelBak Highwire 25 Hydration Pack
The CamelBak Highwire 25L is a large capacity hydration pack that’s ideal for long-distance day hikes and peak bagging adventures.…
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Brunton 15TDCL Sighting Compass
I switched from a simple Suunto A10 base plate compass to a Brunton 15TDCL Sighting Compass last year because I…
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