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Gear Reviews

In depth performance reviews of lightweight backpacking gear.

M New Balance MT1110GT Joggers Review
in Reviews | by Roger Caffin | on June 23, 2009

M Tarptent Scarp 2 Tent Review
in Reviews | by Will Rietveld | on June 16, 2009

M New Balance MT875OR Joggers Review
in Reviews | by Roger Caffin | on June 16, 2009

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SpotLite Reviews

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

M Montbell Alpine Light Down Parka SPOTLITE REVIEW
in SpotLite Reviews | by Will Rietveld | on July 29, 2008

Rab Bergen Pant SPOTLITE Review
in SpotLite Reviews | by Will Rietveld | on July 23, 2008

M Montbell Thunderhead Jacket SPOTLITE REVIEW Review
in SpotLite Reviews | by Will Rietveld | on July 15, 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: Single Wall Tents (2008)
in State of the Market Reports | by Will Rietveld and Chris Townsend | on November 18, 2008

M Light Packs for Heavy Loads: State of the Market Report
in State of the Market Reports | by Chris Townsend | on September 16, 2008

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

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Reader Gear Reviews

Gear reviews submitted by our readership.

Warbonnet BlackBird Rated 5/5
by John Haley | on July 04, 2009

Hermits Hut Rated 4/5
by Barnett Childress | on July 01, 2009

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Rated 4/5
by Barnett Childress | on July 01, 2009

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