Gear Reviews

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Review

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Review: built by backpackers, for backpackers. Thoughtful design elements and a spacious interior make this tent a second home.

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REI Kingdom 4 Review

Outdoor Gear Type: Tents
Recommended For: Car Camper

The REI Kingdom 4 is a palace. Enough room for four adults, board games, and bedtime stories, it’s also guaranteed to make your camp neighbors jealous.

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Zpacks Duplex Review 2019

The Zpacks Duplex is a masterpiece of design. An ultralight backpacker simply will not find a tent that is lighter, roomier, more durable, or more packable.

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Gregory Baltoro 65 Review 2019

From overnight trips to multi-day excursions anywhere your feet can take you, the Gregory Baltoro 65 has the features and supreme comfort to take you there.

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Patagonia Nano-Air Hoody Review

Rarely do you find such cozy activewear. From pajamas to potato sack races to the summit of many Colorado fourteeners, I want the Pataonia Nano-Air on me at all times.

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Western Mountaineering UltraLite Review 2019

The Western Mountaineering UltraLite is a legendary sleeping bag: incredible loft, crazy compressible, fully hooded with a down collar, and ultralight.

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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm Review 2019

If Therm-a-Rest is the Ferrari of sleeping pads, the NeoAir XTherm is their show stopper. The combination of warmth, durability, and weight is peerless.

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Black Diamond ReVolt Review 2019

The Black Diamond ReVolt is a waterproof rechargeable headlamp. Let that sink in. And it has all the other features you need for quick and easy light, too.

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Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated Review 2019

The Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated Mat may not be the lightest pad in town, but it is a weight worth bearing. Work harder, sleep better.

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Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Hooded Review 2019

Wearing the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer down jacket is akin to being wrapped in a cozy ball of cotton candy. Perfect for cold days and chilly nights in camp.

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