Gear

Camp chair aficionados rejoice - the ten ounce barrier has been convincingly broken by Big Agnes with their six ounce Cyclone SL chair kit. Read More...

A unique feature of the Convertible it that a third pole can be added to "convert" it from a three-season tent to a "WinterLite" four-season tent. At 3.5 pounds for a complete two-person double-wall tent, the Convertible in three season mode is 2.6 ounces heavier than Big Sky's award-winning Evolution 2P, but new design elements make it more stable and versatile. Read More...

Lightweight, extremely versatile hooded down jacket that can be worn as an outer layer or midlayer. Read More...

Great fitting, lightweight, exceptionally versatile eVENT pant. Read More...

One of the lightest Gore-Tex Pro Shell jackets available, with weight and performance (with supplemental ventilation) comparable to a lightweight eVENT jacket. Read More...

Totally synthetic, good soles and a XCR membrane for wet weather use, plus a range of widths, including really wide. Read More...

This multi-purpose bag serves as a waterproof day pack, compression stuff sack, dry bag, and pillow. Read More...

The One optimizes light weight, roominess, features, convenience, and weather/bug protection in a seventeen ounce single wall tent. Read More...

An old favorite gets some important upgrades and stands out as a great value for an ultralight 30 °F sleeping bag. Read More...

Does this highly anticipated technological breakthrough live up to the hype? Read More...

A compact LED lantern, lighter than canister lanterns and fairly bright, but not yet perfect. Read More...

Garmin's latest mapping GPS has a large, high-resolution display, streamlined controls (including the new "Rock 'n Roller" input wheel), and topographic maps for the entire United States at 1:100K scale. In many ways, it represents an advance in handheld GPS for the general consumer...but it appears to have missed the mark for lightweight backpacking. Read More...

Strong polypropylene, almost twenty-four fluid ounces capacity, 1.55 ounces weight and $1.50 USD: it can't be too bad! Read More...

Strong polypropylene, will not burn your lips, twelve fluid ounces capacity, 1.7 ounces weight and $1.75 USD: it can't be too bad! Read More...

Lightweight durable shell mitt especially suited for snow sports or any situation where a more durable waterproof-breathable mitt is needed. Read More...

Gloves made with Komperdell's new seamless bonding construction get a mixed review. Read More...

Lightweight, full-featured, very comfortable internal frame day pack. Read More...

A full-featured, high quality windshell Read More...

Good lightweight insulated boots for travel in dry snow, but they have some major drawbacks for wet snow travel and for normal hiking and backpacking. Read More...

These eVENT-lined gloves performed so well they left me wondering why eVENT gloves are not more common. Read More...

High-quality, 800-fill down quilt with Pertex Endurance “Arid Zone” patches at head and foot is a solid value. Read More...

Women's merino wool top with built in support. Read More...

A new company provides another choice in technical wool clothing. Read More...

This is a modern version of the traditional hardwood walking staff. Made of carbon fiber, it is much stronger and more robust than even the stiffest of trekking poles. It has an adjustable hand strap, breaks down into sections, and can even be converted into a “trail defense system". Read More...

The Golite Pinnacle is a replacement for the popular Gust pack and is the larger version of the popular Golite Jam2 backpack. It offers many upgrades over the Gust, but how do they affect the pack’s performance? Read More...

Finally, the magic of wool is available in a bra. Read More...

The gear list we took to France for 3 months is evaluated after our return Read More...

I worked with R2 Packs to design and build my dream pack, and report on my experience. Read More...

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...