Gear Reviews

Platypus SoftBottle Review

Platypus SoftBottle Review: An ultralight, flexible water bottle that will fit just about anywhere you can shove it. What are you waiting for?

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Patagonia Synchilla Lightweight Snap-T Review

Patagonia Synchilla Pullover Lightweight Snap-T Review: A fleece that allows you to stay comfy in camp and in town. If you value coziness, this is it.

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Snow Peak GigaPower Review 2

Outdoor Gear Type: Stoves
Recommended For: Wilderness Backpacker

Snow Peak GigaPower Review: a backpacking stove that allows you to make delicious curry. Need we say more? Stable, powerful, and will last a lifetime.

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Katadyn Hiker Pro Review

Katadyn Hiker Pro Review: Stay Giardia-free with this pump-style water filter that makes water taste good and connects to basically everything.

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Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20 Review 2019

When it comes to weight, packability, and versatility, the Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20 quilt is hard to beat. Move like a ninja through the wilderness.

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REI Half Dome 2 Plus Review 2019

The REI Half Dome 2 Plus is a backpacking tent fit for a King and Queen. Sleep like the royal family in a well-designed space filled with abundant comforts.

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MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Review 2019

The MSR Pocket Rocket 1 has been the stove standard bearer for years, and the Pocket Rocket 2 is even better. Easy, fast, reliable, and ultralight.

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Petzl e+LITE Review 2019

Prepping for Armageddon? Shaving down the grams? Just want reliable light in the backcountry? The Petzl e+LITE headlamp’s rich feature set does it all.

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REI Igneo 17 Review 2019

The REI Igneo 17 sleeping bag doesn’t know the meaning of the word “compromise”. You will be will warm, you will be dry, you will be light, and you will sleep so good.

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NEMO Tensor Review 2019

The NEMO Tensor sleeping pad competes as the lightest pad on the market, has three inches of plush comfort, and packs down to the size of a water bottle.

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