Gear

The Hennessy Hyperlight Backpacker A-Sym hammock is a refined backpacking hammock that incorporates full rain and bug protection, and has a convenient entry/exit system. Read More...

A lightweight system for using a Hennessy Hammock in the shoulder and winter seasons. Read More...

With the addition of a new ‘H’ high sensitivity receiver, the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx GPS sets a new benchmark for GPS performance in difficult reception areas Read More...

A small electronic device for purifying water with a mixed oxidizer based on electrolyzing salt. Read More...

Removable carbon fiber stays make it the lightest and most versatile internal frame backpack in its size class, but curved stays would markedly improve its fit and comfort. Read More...

An adapter to allow you to use your Coleman Xtreme stove in winter with screw-thread canisters rather than the hard-to-find Powermax canisters. Read More...

A waterproof paper you can use in your ink-jet printer to copy maps for field use. Read More...

A very light carbon fibre and aluminium alloy ‘potty trowel’ (which works quite well as such) which also functions very well as an ultra-light ice axe. Read More...

With over 38 square feet of floor area, this single person tent has the highest area to weight ratio in its class (single wall shelter with floor), but it has a few flaws. Read More...

Lightest bug-proof one-person shelter on the market. Read More...

These three section carbon fiber trekking poles are sturdy and stiff and are light in your hands AND on your budget. Read More...

A durable and versatile “convertible backpack” with removable stays that allow it to be used either frameless or as an ultralight internal frame backpack. Read More...

A lightweight internal frame child carrier that compacts for use as a day pack. Read More...

The Jacks ‘R’ Better Down to Earth Pad Converter converts any JRB quilt, including the No Sniveller, into a top bag system. Read More...

A women-specific bag that’s properly sized for a women’s body and uses an ultralight Schoeller NanoSphere shell. Read More...

A well designed and capable lightweight internal frame backpack from REI with a great feature set, and it’s an excellent value! Read More...

Removable carbon fiber stays make it one of the lightest and most versatile internal frame backpacks on the market. Read More...

A performance sweater made from all natural fabrics Read More...

Score another winner for SMD – the Lunar Duo is a well-designed, roomy, lightweight, well-ventilated single-wall tent for two people. Read More...

Extremely versatile and lightweight four-season, four-person, single-wall, free-standing, breathable fabric tent. Read More...

A lightweight down hammock under-quilt designed for a Hennessy hammock that still allows for easy bottom entry. It can also be used as a top quilt or as a top bag. Read More...

Ultralight by child carrier standards, the Sherpani Rumba Superlight child carrier offers advanced features and a comfortable ride. Read More...

A cold weather quilt that can be used in a cold weather hammock system, as a quilt for ground sleeping, or as a winter overbag. Read More...

These poles use a mix of aluminum and carbon shafts with unique FlickLock adjustments and are solid performers for four season use. Read More...

Innovative snow travel system consisting of an overboot with cleats that click into a snowshoe deck. The design eliminates the snowshoe binding and allows the use of the overboots separately, which allows wearers to use lightweight trail running shoes inside, but there are a few significant drawbacks we discovered from our field testing. Read More...

For lightweight backpackers who crave the luxury of a chair (10 oz) plus a REALLY COMFORTABLE torso sleep pad (11 oz) - this is worth a look. Read More...

One-ounce bear hang using flat weave Spectra cord that easily glides over a tree limb. Read More...

With its eVENT softshell upper, the Shellrock seems like it should be the perfect lightweight trail shoe for wet conditions, but my field testing revealed very mixed results. Read More...

Priced at only $189 for a 25 °F rated ultralight down sleeping bag, it’s a very nice bag in all respects, except for one major issue. Read More...

Innovative frameless backpack with seven individual compartments you can reach without taking the pack off. Read More...

For those that love umbrellas, Birdiepal brollies are the lightest available- and they are durable enough to survive the backcountry. Read More...

A review of commercially-available, lightweight gear suited for - if not made for - backpacking with kids. Read More...

A tarp that is larger than a stock hammock tarp and extends coverage for wet, cold, and snowy conditions. Read More...

The Kestrel provides the technically-minded backpacker much more useful information than a multi-function watch, and is easier to use. Read More...

One of the few canisters stoves truly designed for winter use, the Xtreme features an innovative liquid feed system. Read More...

Lightweight 1600 cubic inch multi-purpose frameless day pack. Score another winner for GoLite! Read More...

Packed with 30 ounces of 800-fill down and other heat-retaining features, this lightweight bag earns its 0 °F rating but its snug fit and curved half zipper are its nemesis. Read More...

Find out what BPL staffers carry to cut, slice, chop, and snip. Read More...

This four-season, one-person, single-wall tent is made of a fabric claimed to be more breathable than eVENT. Read More...

The best sleeping pad in its class, but only because it has no competition as a sub-13-ounce, 1.5-inch thick self-inflator. Read More...

Lightest self-inflator on the market but the length and shape are not optimal and degrade performance. Read More...

Based on the previous Outdoor Designs tent, the Rab Summit Extreme is a rare eVENT tent that provides the ultimate in single wall breathability. It is built to handle the most extreme alpine environments and has few peers in its extreme mountaineering niche. Read More...

The Mega Light is a solid, well designed pyramid tent, but the weight-conscious should leave the bug liner behind. Read More...

Lightweight eVENT multi-sport jacket with a terrific fit and feature set, but its appeal depends on whether you need a helmet-compatible hood or not. Read More...

This showshoe lets you climb like a mountain goat, but needs more flotation and some weight reduction. Read More...

A dense knit merino wool mid-layer Read More...

The Montane eVENT Quick-Fire Jacket offers great features such as a full coverage hood, drop tail, excellent sizing, dual vent pockets, and super-breathable eVENT fabric, all at a lightweight 11.9 ounces (size large). Read More...

A 3.5 ounce hoodless, waterproof jacket Read More...

Roger and Sue Caffin's gear lists for their upcoming 4 months in Europe Read More...

Gossamer Gear offers an ultralight spinnaker fabric catenary-shaped tarp for one or two people that weighs just 8 ounces! Read More...