Features Archive
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M Spring Snow Trekking Gear List
15 CommentsRyan shares his ideal gear list for late-winter, early-spring trekking. By utilizing a snow shelter and making a few adjustments to your kit, you can push the limits of your conventional 3-season gear.
M Recent Developments in Canister Stoves
104 CommentsRecent developments in canister stoves have the potential to upset a lot of the industry, as the leadership seems to have passed out of the hands of Western brands and into Asia. Stoves that were trumpeted as the state of the art by well-known Western brands now look a little old, tired, heavy and, well, clunky. We look at a few of the leading edge stoves from 2012 to see where things are going.
M Thermal Feedback in Upright Canister Stoves
57 CommentsDifferent upright canister stoves seem to work with differing levels of success in very cold weather, and one wonders why. Claims for pressure regulator stoves are especially problematic, with marketing spin being extreme in some cases. We examine just what is going on here, with an in-depth analysis of some aspects of both upright and remote canister stoves, to unravel some critical factors.
M Mountain Hardwear SuperMegaUL 2 Review
24 CommentsMainstream manufacturers are catching on, and competition in the ~2lb tent range is fierce. The SuperMegaUL2 is a brilliant addition to this growing field.
M Impact of Wind on Insulation Loft
37 CommentsDuring a winter storm, strong winds can render your lightweight puffy useless. This article examines the effect that compression can have on various types of insulation, and presents recommendations for staying warm and alive.
M Mountain Hardwear Speed 32 Sleeping Bag Review
12 CommentsA predominantly well engineered sleeping bag that suffers from a small, yet serious design flaw.
M Winter Firebuilding Techniques (Video)
47 CommentsRyan Jordan presents some tools and techniques for dealing with wet wood for firebuilding in winter conditions.
M Deuter ACTLite 40+10 Spotlite Review
23 CommentsSpotLite Review of Deuter's new clean, yet multi-featured pack - perfect for thru-hiking in the Alps.
M Notes from the Field: The Wintry Fringe Season in the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness
34 CommentsGear notes and more from a trek in the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness in late October and early November, 2012.
M Easton UL Carbon 3 Trekking Poles Spotlite Review
21 CommentsHow do these 3-section poles hold up to the rigors of thru-hiking?
