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M GoLite Footwear Competition and Fire Reviews

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By Darin Banner on November 17, 2009 in Gear » Reviews
GoLite Footwear has developed a unique underfoot suspension system that largely accomplishes their intentions. The shoes are comfortable, but there are durability concerns for the soles.

24: Nine Months 'til Summer

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By Ryan Jordan on November 17, 2009 in Techniques » Techniques
Episode 3: The first big snowfall of the season (in September!) had us traversing the Hyalite-Cottonwood divide for snow hiking and camping.

M Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 Sleeping Bag Review

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By Will Rietveld on November 10, 2009 in Gear » Reviews
A warm, refined sleeping bag, but not the lightest in its class.

Backpacking: Baby on Board

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By Nick Meynen on November 10, 2009 in Techniques » Techniques
Hiking through the French Pyrenees is challenging for any young couple hoping to enjoy some relaxation and romance in between climbing passes and breaking camp. The afternoon heat - often ending in a violent thunderstorm - brings more than one overloaded backpacker to boiling point. Now enter a six-kilo, breast-fed, three-month-old baby. Great family trip or a bad idea?

M Six Moon Designs Refuge/Refuge X Tent Review

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By Doug Johnson on October 14, 2008 in Gear » Reviews
At 25.2 ounces for the Refuge and 15.8 ounces for the "world's lightest two-man" Refuge X, Six Moon Designs now has two of the lightest floored single-wall shelters on the market (and the only floored tent made of Cuben Fiber). Were the design compromises and added expense worth the weight savings?

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M Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 Sleeping Bag Review

43 New Comments This Month
By Will Rietveld on November 10, 2009 in Gear » Reviews
A warm, refined sleeping bag, but not the lightest in its class.

M Olympus E-620 Digital SLR Camera Review

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By Alan Dixon on October 27, 2009 in Gear » Reviews
The E-620 is the lightest mid-sized or "crop sensor" format DSLR with all the functionality and image quality for serious backcountry still photography - even in difficult situations like handheld shots in low morning and evening light.

M GoLite Footwear Competition and Fire Reviews

34 New Comments This Month
By Darin Banner on November 17, 2009 in Gear » Reviews
GoLite Footwear has developed a unique underfoot suspension system that largely accomplishes their intentions. The shoes are comfortable, but there are durability concerns for the soles.

M Le Parcour de Wild Race Report

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By Kevin Sawchuk and Dave Chenault on November 03, 2009 in Techniques » Techniques
With temperatures that ranged from -5 F to 40 F, the Bob Marshall Wilderness threw some formidable weather our way and reminded us: this stuff ain't for the faint of heart!

Transitional Hiker - An Australian Story

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By Mark McLauchlin on October 20, 2009 in Techniques » Techniques
How books about or by famous UL walkers, a sewing machine, and the most devoted UL community on the planet got me back on the trail and going light.

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Podcast: Is National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Ready to Go Light?

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By Carol Crooker on April 11, 2007 in Trends » Podcasts
Senior NOLS instructors discuss the major hurdles to NOLS going light and propose solutions.

M Backcountry Cookfires: Overview and Techniques for Cooking Over an Open Flame

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By Bill Stadwiser on March 19, 2008 in Techniques » Techniques & Best Practices
Bill Stadwiser explores the practical and emotional rewards of cooking over wood in the backcountry.

M Tent Stake Holding Power: Comparative Evaluation of Various Designs and Lengths

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By Will Rietveld on October 14, 2008 in Articles » Features
What type and length of tent stake works best for different conditions? We did the research and have the answers.

M SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker - Full Review

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By Alan Dixon and Roger Caffin, with assistance from the other members of the SPOT testing team: Mike Martin and Steve Nelson. on May 28, 2008 in Gear » Reviews
Does this highly anticipated technological breakthrough live up to the hype?

M SteriPEN Adventurer Water Purifier REVIEW

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By Roger Caffin on February 28, 2007 in Gear » Reviews
A reasonably light and very effective means of purifying water to EPA purifier standards.