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Gear Reviews

In depth performance reviews of lightweight backpacking gear.

M Rab Microlight Jacket Review
in Reviews | by Will Rietveld | on November 03, 2009

M Olympus E-620 Digital SLR Camera Review
in Reviews | by Alan Dixon | on October 27, 2009

M Gossamer Gear Gorilla Backpack Review
in Reviews | by Will Rietveld | on October 13, 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 Made in China - A State of the Market Report
in State of the Market Reports | by Roger Caffin | on September 10, 2009

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

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Reader Gear Reviews

Gear reviews submitted by our readership.

Arc'Teryx Gamma LT pants Rated 5/5
by Bruce Tolley | on November 07, 2009

Coleman Customer Service Rated 5/5
by Elliott Wolin | on November 06, 2009

Jim Wood SuperCat Rated 4/5
by scott wylle | on November 06, 2009

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