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ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Eddie Bauer First Ascent Downlight Sweater Review
by Will Rietveld
This jacket really rocks - an excellent balance of light weight, basic features, warmth, wind and water resistance, and cost. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only PHD Mountain Software Ultra Down Pullover Review
by Will Rietveld
The ultimate down jacket for ultralight backpacking and lightweight cold weather pursuits. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only MontBell Ex Light Women's Down Jacket Review
by Janet Reichl and Will Rietveld
The lightest down jacket to be found, but the women’s version doesn’t have as much loft and warmth as the men’s version. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only Mountain Hardwear Nitrous Jacket Review
by Will Rietveld
An ultralight down jacket that performs well in active pursuits, but it’s not the best choice for ultralight backpacking. Read More...
ARTICLES Techniques Make Your Own Gear
Members Only MYOG Baffled Down Vest
by Brad Groves with editorial assistance from Roger Caffin
Instructions for designing and making a silk and down baffled vest (all natural fibers) plus some of the challenges the author met along the way. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Members Only GoLite Hooded Inferno Jacket Review
by Will Rietveld
Great value on a super-warm, lightweight, 800 fill down parka. Read More...
ARTICLES Techniques Techniques & Best Practices
Members Only Gear Suited for Wet, Cold Weather Hiking
by Chris Townsend
Cold & wet: really only good when it describes your dog's nose. But you can still be comfy in these conditions with the right (lightweight) gear. Read More...
ARTICLES Gear Reviews
Montbell Thermawrap Pant Review
by Will Rietveld
This full-featured synthetic insulated pant really fits well, and it’s a great value – if you want or need the features. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Commentary
2007 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
by Backpacking Light Staff
Backpacking Light staff pick their favorite gear of 2007 Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only VersaLayer Stretchwoven Jacket Features Retractable Insulation (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
by Will Rietveld
The first jacket to offer retractable insulation, so you can adjust your temperature level on the fly, without taking the jacket off. Read More...
ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only Patagonia Improves R2 fleece First Look (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2005)
by Alan Dixon
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ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only New GoLite Gear and Apparel First Look (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2005)
by Ryan Jordan
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ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only Integral Designs PLQ Jacket and Pants - Ultralight Primaloft garments First Look (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2005)
by Alan Dixon
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ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only New Gear from Integral Designs – Sil Wing Tarp, Insulated Silcoat Stuff Sacs, Basic Bivy Bag, Wrist Warmers, and ParaLiner First Look (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2005)
by Alan Dixon
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ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only Montbell Revamps Ultralight Thermowrap High-Loft Garment Line First Look (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2005)
by Alan Dixon
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ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only Outdoor Research Zero Jacket - 20 oz Hooded Jacket with 4.0 oz Insulation First Look (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2005)
by Alan Dixon
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ARTICLES Trends Outdoor Retailer News
Members Only Wild Things Update: Primalight Jacket, Belay Jacket, and EP Hooded Jacket First Look (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2005)
by Carol Crooker
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ARTICLES Techniques Techniques
Thermoregulation: An Overview of Heat Loss Mechanisms and Practical Guidelines for Staying Warm with Lightweight Gear
by Ryan Jordan
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