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Vintage Backpacking Gear

Philip WernerJanuary 2, 2009
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Mountain Hardware Phantom Down Jacket
I bought the Mountain Hardware Phantom Down Jacket on sale about 2 weeks ago because I needed an exceptionally warm coat…
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Philip WernerDecember 14, 2008
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Outdoor Research Cornice Gore-tex Mittens
If you go winter backpacking, snowshoeing, or mountaineering, you are going to want to bring at least one pair of…
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Philip WernerNovember 29, 2008
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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…
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Philip WernerOctober 26, 2008
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Kelty Light Year 20 Sleeping Bag
If you have trouble falling asleep when your feet are too warm, then the Kelty Light Year 20F sleeping bag may…
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Philip WernerSeptember 11, 2008
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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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Philip WernerAugust 12, 2008
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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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Philip WernerJuly 27, 2008
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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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Philip WernerJune 10, 2008
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Torsolite Sleeping Pad from Bozeman Mountain Works
On my last backpacking trip, the temperatures were warm enough that I could bring one of my lighter weight sleeping…
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Philip WernerMay 20, 2008
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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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Philip WernerApril 13, 2008
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Stay Warm and Cozy with the Exped Downmat 7 Sleeping Pad
The Exped Downmat 7 is a sinfully luxurious sleeping pad for cold weather camping when you need extra insulation below…
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Philip WernerApril 2, 2008
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Kelty Redwing 3100 Backpack
The Kelty Redwing 3100 (c.i.) makes a good large day pack if you need to carry a lot of stuff,…
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Philip WernerFebruary 1, 2008
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Six Moon Designs Starlite Ultralight Backpack
The Starlite Backpack from Six Moon Designs is a wonderful ultralight pack for any serious backpacker and at 4,200 cubic…
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