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ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Big Agnes Cyclone SL Chair Kit Review
by Carol Crooker, with input from Will Rietveld
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...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Big Sky International Convertible 2P Tent REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
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...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Members Only Montbell Alpine Light Down Parka SPOTLITE REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
Lightweight, extremely versatile hooded down jacket that can be worn as an outer layer or midlayer. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Rab Bergen Pant SPOTLITE Review
by Will Rietveld
Great fitting, lightweight, exceptionally versatile eVENT pant. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Members Only Montbell Thunderhead Jacket SPOTLITE REVIEW Review
by Will Rietveld
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...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
New Balance MT1110GT Joggers SpotLite Review
by Roger Caffin
Totally synthetic, good soles and a XCR membrane for wet weather use, plus a range of widths, including really wide. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Members Only Outdoor Research DryComp Summit Sack SPOTLITE REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
This multi-purpose bag serves as a waterproof day pack, compression stuff sack, dry bag, and pillow. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Gossamer Gear The One Shelter REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
The One optimizes light weight, roominess, features, convenience, and weather/bug protection in a seventeen ounce single wall tent. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Rab Top Bag AR Review
by Will Rietveld
An old favorite gets some important upgrades and stands out as a great value for an ultralight 30 °F sleeping bag. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker - Full Review
by Alan Dixon and Roger Caffin, with assistance from the other members of the SPOT testing team: Mike Martin and Steve Nelson.
Does this highly anticipated technological breakthrough live up to the hype? Read More...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Coleman Pack-Away Lantern Spotlite Review
by Roger Caffin
A compact LED lantern, lighter than canister lanterns and fairly bright, but not yet perfect. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Garmin Colorado 400t Handheld Color Mapping GPS - REVIEW
by Alan Dixon and Steve Nelson
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...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
GSI Outdoors Cascadian Bowl SPOTLITE REVIEW
by Roger Caffin
Strong polypropylene, almost twenty-four fluid ounces capacity, 1.55 ounces weight and $1.50 USD: it can't be too bad! Read More...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
GSI Outdoors Cascadian Cup SPOTLITE REVIEW
by Roger Caffin
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...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Outdoor Research Endeavor Mitt SPOTLITE REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
Lightweight durable shell mitt especially suited for snow sports or any situation where a more durable waterproof-breathable mitt is needed. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Komperdell Touring Glove Spotlite Review
by Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl
Gloves made with Komperdell's new seamless bonding construction get a mixed review. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Granite Gear Vapor Day Pack Review
by Will Rietveld
Lightweight, full-featured, very comfortable internal frame day pack. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Members Only Arc'Teryx Squamish WindShell Review
by Don Wilson
A full-featured, high quality windshell Read More...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Members Only Kamik Viper Insulated Boots SPOTLITE REVIEW
by Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl
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...
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Members Only Rab Latok eVENT Glove SPOTLITE REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
These eVENT-lined gloves performed so well they left me wondering why eVENT gloves are not more common. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only GoLite Ultra Quilt Review
by Steve Nelson
High-quality, 800-fill down quilt with Pertex Endurance “Arid Zone” patches at head and foot is a solid value. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Members Only Icebreaker Cross Cami SPOTLITE REVIEW
by Carol Crooker
Women's merino wool top with built in support. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Members Only I/O Biocompatibles Contact Long Sleeve Crew SPOTLITE REVIEW
by Carol Crooker
A new company provides another choice in technical wool clothing. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only 2008 LuxuryLite Big Survival Stik Walking Staff REVIEW
by Doug Johnson
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...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Golite Pinnacle Backpack REVIEW
by Doug and Amy Johnson
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...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Members Only Ibex Balance Seamless Sport Bra SPOTLITE REVIEW
by Carol Crooker
Finally, the magic of wool is available in a bra. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Gear Lists
Members Only Post-Trip Assessment of Lightweight Gear for Long Distance Hiking
by Roger Caffin
The gear list we took to France for 3 months is evaluated after our return Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only A Custom Backpack – Designed by You
by Will Rietveld
I worked with R2 Packs to design and build my dream pack, and report on my experience. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only 2007 Hennessy Hyperlight Backpacker A-Sym Hammock REVIEW
by Doug Johnson
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...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Members Only Hennessy Hammocks Supershelter SPOTLITE REVIEW
by Doug Johnson
A lightweight system for using a Hennessy Hammock in the shoulder and winter seasons. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Garmin eTrex Vista HCx GPS REVIEW
by Alan Dixon
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...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only MSR MIOX Purifier REVIEW
by Roger Caffin, with contributions from Backpacking Light staff members Doug Johnson, Mike Martin and Will Rietveld
A small electronic device for purifying water with a mixed oxidizer based on electrolyzing salt. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Gossamer Gear Miniposa Backpack REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
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...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Members Only Coleman Powermax Fuel Adapter Spotlite Review
by Roger Caffin
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...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Members Only Rite in the Rain Weatherjet Paper SPOTLITE REVIEW
by Roger Caffin
A waterproof paper you can use in your ink-jet printer to copy maps for field use. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Helix Potty Trowel REVIEW
by Roger Caffin, with forum contributions from members Brian King and Peter Lewis
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...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
AntiGravityGear TarpTent REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
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...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Six Moon Designs Wild Oasis Tent REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
Lightest bug-proof one-person shelter on the market. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
2007 Alpkit Carbonlite Trekking Poles REVIEW
by Ken Knight
These three section carbon fiber trekking poles are sturdy and stiff and are light in your hands AND on your budget. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Six Moon Designs 2007 Comet Backpack REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
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...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
2007 Deuter KangaKid Child Carrier REVIEW
by Marty Coatney
A lightweight internal frame child carrier that compacts for use as a day pack. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only 2007 Jacks 'R' Better “Down to Earth” Pad Converter REVIEW
by Doug Johnson
The Jacks ‘R’ Better Down to Earth Pad Converter converts any JRB quilt, including the No Sniveller, into a top bag system. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
2007 Feathered Friends Grouse Sleeping Bag SPOTLITE REVIEW
by Doug and Amy Johnson
A women-specific bag that’s properly sized for a women’s body and uses an ultralight Schoeller NanoSphere shell. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
REI Cruise UL 60 Backpack REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
A well designed and capable lightweight internal frame backpack from REI with a great feature set, and it’s an excellent value! Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus Backpack REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
Removable carbon fiber stays make it one of the lightest and most versatile internal frame backpacks on the market. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear SpotLite Reviews
Members Only Indigenous Designs Terra Sport SPOTLITE REVIEW
by Don Wilson
A performance sweater made from all natural fabrics Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Tent REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
Score another winner for SMD – the Lunar Duo is a well-designed, roomy, lightweight, well-ventilated single-wall tent for two people. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Black Diamond Guiding Light Tent REVIEW
by Will Rietveld
Extremely versatile and lightweight four-season, four-person, single-wall, free-standing, breathable fabric tent. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only 2007 Jacks ‘R’ Better Nest Down Under Quilt REVIEW
by Doug Johnson
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...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
2007 Sherpani Rumba Superlight Child Carrier REVIEW
by Doug Johnson
Ultralight by child carrier standards, the Sherpani Rumba Superlight child carrier offers advanced features and a comfortable ride. Read More...

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