Gear Reviews
In depth performance reviews of lightweight backpacking gear.
M Rab Xenon and Patagonia UL Down Hoody: Comparison and Long-Term Review
M New Balance 889 Multisport Review
M Mountain Hardwear SuperMegaUL 2 Review
SpotLite Reviews
Brief snapshots of new gear, gear category summaries, and interesting products.
M Enlightened Equipment Revelation Review
M True Lemon and True Lime Spotlite Review
State of the Market Reports
In-depth reports of major gear categories, includes the synthesis of current technology, individual products, product testing, and comparison results.
M Integral Designs Traverse 2 Review
M SOTMR: Two-way Satellite Communications for Backpacking: Part 3: Satellite Texting
M SOTMR: Two-way Satellite Communications for Backpacking: Part 2 - Satellite Phones
More State of the Market Reports...
Reader Gear Reviews
Gear reviews submitted by our readership.
SOTO PRODUCTS STOVES & POCKET TORCH Rated 5/5
Optimus/Primus? Svea 123R Rated 4/5
Black Diamond Ultra Distance Rated 5/5
