Gear Reviews

In depth performance reviews of lightweight backpacking gear.

M Rab Xenon and Patagonia UL Down Hoody: Comparison and Long-Term Review
in Reviews | by David Chenault | on May 01, 2013

M New Balance 889 Multisport Review
in Reviews | by Roger Caffin | on April 02, 2013

M Mountain Hardwear SuperMegaUL 2 Review
in Reviews | by Brad Groves | on March 05, 2013

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SpotLite Reviews

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

M Enlightened Equipment Revelation Review
in SpotLite Reviews | by Chris Wallace | on April 23, 2013

M True Lemon and True Lime Spotlite Review
in SpotLite Reviews | by Roger Caffin | on April 16, 2013

M Deuter ACTLite 40+10 Spotlite Review
in SpotLite Reviews | by Roger Caffin | on February 19, 2013

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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 Integral Designs Traverse 2 Review
in State of the Market Reports | by Roger Caffin | on April 23, 2013

M SOTMR: Two-way Satellite Communications for Backpacking: Part 3: Satellite Texting
in State of the Market Reports | by Rex Sanders | on April 02, 2013

M SOTMR: Two-way Satellite Communications for Backpacking: Part 2 - Satellite Phones
in State of the Market Reports | by Rex Sanders | on March 26, 2013

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Reader Gear Reviews

Gear reviews submitted by our readership.

SOTO PRODUCTS STOVES & POCKET TORCH Rated 5/5
by KEN LARSON | on May 24, 2013

Optimus/Primus? Svea 123R Rated 4/5
by Zorg Zumo | on May 23, 2013

Black Diamond Ultra Distance Rated 5/5
by M W | on May 19, 2013

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