Gear Reviews

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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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Review 2019

The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite delivers the comfort, warmth, and thickness of a much heavier pad, and is ready to whisk you away directly to dream-land.

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REI Camp Bed 3.5 Review 2019

The REI Camp Bed 3.5 soothes a rock and roll sleeping soul. Super thick, leak-free, and easy to inflate. Wake up rejuvenated.

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Rab Xenon X Review 2018

The Rab Xenon X is a synthetic technical hoody designed to keep you warm, mobile, and comfy at all costs. It feels so good you just might start dating it.

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The North Face Thermoball Hoodie Review 2019

The North Face Thermoball Hoodie will keep you warm at all costs and looking good while you hunker down in the huge hood and quilted, down-like heat.

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SteriPEN Adventurer Opti Review 2019

The SteriPEN Adventurer Opti is exceptionally light, simple, and fast-acting. Safe drinking water in 90 seconds? Yes, please.

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Feathered Friends Eos Review 2019

Staying toasty without the added weight is the name of the ultralight down jacket game, and the Feathered Friends Eos Down Jacket performs with top marks.

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