Trends

Weighing in at just 3.8 ounces, it's a smart application of ultralight Cuben fabric to alpine-style emergency shelters. Read More...

G3 and Ortovox reveal clever new snow shovel designs. Read More...

These energy bars are EXACTLY like something your Momma would make. Read More...

The full-height Viper at 19.6 ounces per boot (men's 9) sets a new standard for a lightweight insulated boots. Read More...

Big Agnes shows an eVent hooped bivy. Read More...

A good sounding, 35 gram, waterproof and shock resistant MP3 player. Read More...

The beauty of the SmarTube is that it enables you to use an ordinary (free) PET water bottle (or other plastic bottle) as a hydration reservoir. Read More...

National Geographi continues to expand and improve their series of topographic mapping software. Read More...

Polish manufacturer Warmth Unlimited launches its line of lightweight garments and bags in the US. Read More...

...and saves weight in the process. Read More...

A lightweight Gore-Tex XCR trail running shoe from New Balance, and a really light 10-ounce shoe, both with some great features. Read More...

Pertex defies adversity, emerges with new product line. Read More...

A sock to fill the void between the very short and the rather long enters the range of Darn Tough Vermont socks. Read More...

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Shoeboard re-designs their snowshoe and introduces the Pocket Ski, creating snowshoe-ski systems weighing not more than 2.5 pounds per foot. Read More...

New lightweight eVENT and PrimaLoft jackets, and an upgrade to the classic Rab Top Bag. Read More...

Versatile micro-sized gooseneck LED offers miniaturized version of the classic book light. Read More...

At 0.8 ounces McNett's SilFix is the lightest and most complete catastrophic repair kit for silicone coated nylon fabrics we have seen. Read More...

Innovative, lightweight sack with many potential uses. Read More...

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MontBell continues to upgrade and add versatility to its lineup of lightweight down jackets. Read More...

SolaTec AeroVest: Look like Arnold and stay warm, in this inflatable two-ounce emergency vest. Read More...

A very lightweight and highly wind and water-resistant hat for active winter endeavors. Read More...

Discover unheard of freedom of movement and breathability. Read More...

Lite Dogz telemark bindings combine a unique set of features at minimum weight. Read More...

New 7 ounce down jacket for women. Read More...

Inov-8 expands their RocLite line of ultralight trail shoes with a waterproof-breathable mid-height shoe that some might call...an ultralight boot. Read More...

Bomber one-person, four-season, single wall tent with waterproof/breathable fabric and enough room for gear. Read More...

Improved fabrics, lighter weight and lower prices - too good to be true? Read More...

The Backpackinglight teams spends a day at Backcountry Base Camp prior to the start of the show. Read More...

Evernew enters the water bottle and hydration bladder market with a big splash. Read More...

The ACR MicroFix Personal Locator Beacon weighs just 10 ounces. Read More...

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Video, audio, and photography illustrating snow stability (pit) assessment, avalanche transceiver use, and a winter day hiker's best friend: the bothy shelter. Read More...

Light My Fire shows a revolutionary lightweight cooktool for the whittle challenged. Read More...

Jetboil refines hanging system, preserves simplicity of component integration. Read More...

After years of development, Scarpa, Crispi, and Rottefella show their long-awaited NTN boots and bindings at ORWM. Read More...

An eclectic assortment of favorite gear for 2006. Read More...

Looking for a bivy sack made out of eVENT fabric? Take your pick at Integral Designs. Read More...

Trends and highlights in lightweight apparel from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2006. Read More...

Sleeping Bags continue to drop weight with new materials and construction techniques. Read More...

Exciting, awesome, exhausting, intense, and hectic are just some adjectives that describe the chaos of OR. Read More...

Nite Ize rescues the knot challenged among us with their Figure 9 Rope Tightener. Read More...

Outdoor Research unveils an 18 ounce, fully-featured waterproof bivy sack. Read More...

One-person, single-wall, free-standing, breathable fabric, 28 ounces. Read More...

Hammock options continue to grow with the ENO SingleNest. Read More...

These items stray a bit from backpacking, but frankly we were impressed with their quality construction, lightweight, compactability, and usability. They would also make very nice gifts. Read More...

What do you get when you cross the Nimbus Meridian and the Vapor Trail? The Meridian Vapor of course! Read More...

Why the HydraCoach may have absolutely zero applicability for lightweight backpacking. Read More...

Kahtoola, the traction people, were at summer OR to show their latest refinements to their Flight Snow travel system, so we dropped by to check them out. Read More...