By Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl |
on March 09, 2010 | in
Gear »
State of the Market ReportsMummy bags win hands down as the most thermally efficient bag design. An ultralight down mummy combined with an ultralight down jacket and pants creates a remarkably warm and versatile sleeping system for colder conditions. Join Will as he rounds up and rates the lightest three-season down mummy bags.
By Roger Caffin |
on March 09, 2010 | in
Technology »
Test ReportsWe cover yet another Primus heat-exchanger stove system in this Review: the Primus Eta PackLite. This is basically modelled on the Eta Power system, but smaller and lighter.
By Will Rietveld |
on March 02, 2010 | in
Gear »
ReviewsThis jacket really rocks - an excellent balance of light weight, basic features, warmth, wind and water resistance, and cost.
By Ryan Jordan |
on December 02, 2003 | in
Gear »
Gear ListsAn example of what a lightweight backpacker might take on a 3-day outing.
By Ray Estrella |
on February 16, 2010 | in
Gear »
ReviewsThere's a lot of bang for the buck in this roomy, lightweight, double-wall tent!
By Doug Prosser |
on April 19, 2006 | in
Gear »
Gear ListsPhilmont Guidebook to Adventure: "Remember, the key to successful backpacking is to go lightly."
By Doug Prosser |
on June 07, 2005 | in
Gear »
Gear ListsNew Boy Scouts (and your parents!), take note: going light will leave your patrol leaders in the dust and there will be money left over from you paper route.
By Will Rietveld |
on February 23, 2010 | in
Gear »
ReviewsRemarkably lofty and warm for a 30 F (-1 C) rated bag – this is the first sleeping bag I have tested that’s warmer than its claimed temperature rating!
By Ray Estrella |
on December 15, 2009 | in
Gear »
ReviewsBig Agnes raises the bar for two-person double-wall tents by creating their lightest offering ever. In fact, it is the lightest tent in this category from any manufacturer. Will it Fly high, or leave us up a Creek?
By Ryan Jordan |
on May 30, 2004 | in
Techniques »
TechniquesA brief review of bear bag hanging techniques with a focus on minimizing weight and maximizing simplicity.
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