The Magazine of Lightweight Hiking and Backcountry Travel

Gear Reviews

In depth performance reviews of lightweight backpacking gear.

M GoLite Ultra Quilt Review
in Reviews | by Steve Nelson | on April 02, 2008

M 2008 LuxuryLite Big Survival Stik Walking Staff REVIEW
in Reviews | by Doug Johnson | on February 20, 2008

M Golite Pinnacle Backpack REVIEW
in Reviews | by Doug and Amy Johnson | on February 06, 2008

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SpotLite Reviews

Brief snapshots of new gear, gear category summaries, and interesting products.

Komperdell Touring Glove Spotlite Review
in SpotLite Reviews | by Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl | on May 06, 2008

Granite Gear Vapor Day Pack Review
in SpotLite Reviews | by Will Rietveld | on April 16, 2008

M Arc'Teryx Squamish WindShell Review
in SpotLite Reviews | by Don Wilson | on April 08, 2008

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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 STATE OF THE MARKET REPORT: LED Headlamps (2007)
in State of the Market Reports | by Rick Dreher | on March 07, 2007

M STATE OF THE MARKET REPORT:
Bivy Sack Technologies, Products, and Applications (2006)

in State of the Market Reports | by Ryan Jordan | on December 13, 2006

M The Backpacker's Digicam Manifesto
in State of the Market Reports | by Rick Dreher | on October 18, 2006

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Reader Gear Reviews

Gear reviews submitted by our readership.

Six Moon Designs Refuge "X" Rated 5/5
by Sven Klingemann | on May 11, 2008

Mountain Safety Research (MSR) Rated 1/5
by David Eubanks | on May 11, 2008

Zebralight H50 Rated 4/5
by p j | on May 11, 2008

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