Gear Reviews

Ultra-Lite2 Jacket Review

Outdoor Gear Type: Rain Jackets
Recommended For: Ultralight Backpacker

Don’t want to spend a boatload of cash to keep a little rain off your shoulders? The Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite2 Jacket will protect you from the elements because that’s all it was made to do.

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Sawyer Mini Review 2019

Ultralight, simple beyond measure, reliable to 100,000 gallons, and tiny. The Sawyer MINI Water Filtration System works on the spot for everyone.

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Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor Review

Outdoor Gear Type: Backpacks
Recommended For: Ultralight Backpacker

Sierra Design Flex Capacitor review: cleverly designed for the modern ultralight backpacker with adjustable volume and decent load bearing.

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MiiR Vacuum Insulated Bottle Review

Outdoor Gear Type: Insulated Water Bottles
Recommended For: Urban Hiker

The MiiR Vacuum Insulated Bottle capable of keeping things hot, yet also able to maintain the chill. And the lid is outstanding. Get insulated!

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Nalgene ATB Bottle 22oz Review

Outdoor Gear Type: Water Bottles

The Nalgene ATB 22oz. bottle is a true all-types of all-terrain bottle meant for those who want to hydrate on the go. Drink up, drink quick, don’t spill.

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Polar Bottle Insulated Sport Review

Outdoor Gear Type: Insulated Water Bottles
Recommended For: Day Hiker

The Polar Bottle Insulated Sport is durable, comfortable to use, easy to carry, and refreshingly leak free, all with light insulation that works as claimed.

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Thermos Hydration Bottle Review

Outdoor Gear Type: Water Bottles
Recommended For: Urban Hiker

The Thermos Hydration Bottle is a deceptively clever water carrier with enough features to make you feel fancy. Drink up!

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Stanley Classic Vacuum Bottle Review

Stanley Classic Vacuum Bottle Review: In an ideal world every campground table would come equipped with this bottle. The two belong together like hot coals and a fire pit.

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Primus Classic Trail Stove Review

Outdoor Gear Type: Stoves
Recommended For: Wilderness Backpacker

Primus Classic Trail Stove Review: It won’t wow you with features, but it provides a reliable source of warmth in your time of need, all for $20.

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Tarptent Double Rainbow Review

There’s no place like home on the trail, especially when home is the Tarptent Double Rainbow. This two-person ultralight tent sets up in a flash and adapts to almost any situation. Clip it. Strap it. Stake it. Bop it!

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