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M Ultralight Three-Season Down Mummy-Style Sleeping Bags: State of the Market Report 2010

By Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl | on March 09, 2010 | in Gear » State of the Market Reports
Mummy 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.

M Stoves, Tents and Carbon Monoxide - Deadly or not?
Supplement 6: Primus Eta PackLite System

By Roger Caffin | on March 09, 2010 | in Technology » Test Reports
We 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.

M Eddie Bauer First Ascent Downlight Sweater Review

By Will Rietveld | on March 02, 2010 | in Gear » Reviews
This jacket really rocks - an excellent balance of light weight, basic features, warmth, wind and water resistance, and cost.

Backpacking Checklist (Gear List): 3-Season, 3-Day

By Ryan Jordan | on December 02, 2003 | in Gear » Gear Lists
An example of what a lightweight backpacker might take on a 3-day outing.

M REI Quarter Dome T2 Tent Review

By Ray Estrella | on February 16, 2010 | in Gear » Reviews
There's a lot of bang for the buck in this roomy, lightweight, double-wall tent!

Boy Scout Gear List: Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico, Summer

By Doug Prosser | on April 19, 2006 | in Gear » Gear Lists
Philmont Guidebook to Adventure: "Remember, the key to successful backpacking is to go lightly."

Boy Scout Gear List: New Scouts, Three-Season

By Doug Prosser | on June 07, 2005 | in Gear » Gear Lists
New 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.

M Sierra Designs Nitro 30 Sleeping Bag Review

By Will Rietveld | on February 23, 2010 | in Gear » Reviews
Remarkably 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!

M Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent Review

By Ray Estrella | on December 15, 2009 | in Gear » Reviews
Big 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?

Bear Bag Hanging Techniques

By Ryan Jordan | on May 30, 2004 | in Techniques » Techniques
A brief review of bear bag hanging techniques with a focus on minimizing weight and maximizing simplicity.


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