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M Lightweight Internal Frame Packs: a State of the Market Report - Part 1A: Testing Overview and List of Packs Tested

By Roger Caffin on August 31 in Gear » State of the Market Reports
We survey light-weight internal frame packs with a maximum weight of 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) and a volume generally in the range 50 L to 75 L.

M Montane Anti-Freeze Jacket Review

By Will Rietveld on August 31 in Gear » Reviews
A lightweight three-plus season down insulated jacket that excels in blustery conditions.

Hand Sanitizers: My Journey Towards Discovering Best Practices for Wilderness Hygiene

By Ryan Jordan on August 31 in Techniques » Techniques & Best Practices
Facilitating the transportation of fecal hitchhikers from your exhaust pipe orifice to your fuel filler neck orifice is one of the biggest backcountry threats. Stop these illegal immigrants en route, because we all know you can't close the border!

M MYOG: Silnylon Floorless 2-Person Tent

By Jerry Adams on August 24 in Techniques » Make Your Own Gear
A roomy floorless tent that sleeps two easily and four in a pinch, this 22-ounce beauty will be the pride of your pack!

M Sierra Designs Vapor 15 Sleeping Bag Review

By Will Rietveld on August 24 in Gear » Reviews
850 fill power down, 15 F temperature rating, 30 ounces – the lightest 15-degree mummy style sleeping bag to be found.

Aconcagua Photo Essay and Gear List

By Matt and Agnes Hage on August 17 in Places » Photo Essays
Tackling big mountains with lightweight gear is becoming our trademark, and it never gets dull!

M Eastern Mountain Sports Ascent Sector Down Sweater Review

By Will Rietveld on August 17 in Gear » Reviews
If you’re looking for a good, lightweight, multi-purpose, fully-featured and warm down jacket at a reasonable cost, this one deserves your consideration.

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