Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System Review
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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SteriPEN Adventurer Opti Review
The SteriPEN Adventurer Opti is exceptionally light, simple, and fast-acting. Safe drinking water in 90 seconds? Yes, please.
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Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket Review
The Marmot PreCip rain jacket offers a super lightweight, packable shell that fends off any rain thrown your way, just as long as you’re not climbing Everest.
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Water Filter and Water Purifier Guide
Want to ease a worried mind? Get a water filter or water purifier. Learn why backpacking water treatment systems are critical, and what system works for you.
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Rain Jacket Guide for Backpacking & Hiking Trips
Everything you ever wanted to know about rain jackets – laminates, membranes, layers, DWR, waterproofess, and fancy features – explained. With a bit of humor, too.
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ZebraLight H52w AA Neutral White Headlamp Review
The ZebraLight H52w is a headlamp species on the rise: Ultralight, customizable, durable, and seriously bright, all without the advertising hype.
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Petzl Tikkina Headlamp Review
The Petzl Tikkina is plenty bright, has a crazy wide beam, three versatile light modes, and five year warranty. All for under twenty bucks.
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Black Diamond Sprinter Headlamp Review
The Black Diamond Sprinter Headlamp is sleek, comfy, and so bright it may occasionally be mistaken for a Bowing 747 hurtling towards you.
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Black Diamond Spot Headlamp Review
The Black Diamond Spot is a superstar that exemplifies all that a headlamp should be. It will help you see a long way, for a long time, in terrible conditions.
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Backpackers’ Headlamp Guide | Lumens, Batteries, IP Ratings
A fully featured Guide to Headlamps. What are lumens, how long does a headlamp battery last, and is a waterproof headlamp possible all answered here.
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The North Face Denali 2 Review
The North Face Denali 2 reimagines a classic in all the best ways. It keeps you toasty, performs admirably as a wind blocker, and feels like home, if home were a fleece jacket.
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Patagonia R1 Hoody Review
The R1 Hoody is a veritable buffet of fleece-awesomeness for the gear addicted backpacker. Comfort, warmth, design, and sheer versatility at your service.
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Columbia Steens Mountain 2 Fleece Jacket Review
If you need a trusty companion at a low price the Columbia Steens Mountain 2 is a safe bet. Plush fabric, simple design, classically styled.
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Patagonia Better Sweater Review
The Patagonia Better Sweater is a staple fleece jacket that will leave the house with you when there’s a chill in the air, and looks good pretty much everywhere.
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Fleece Jackets Explained: Warmth, Breathability & Fit (2025)
This Guide to Fleece Jackets answers mysterious questions: What is fleece fabric? Is fleece warm? Is fleece breathable? And what’s recycled fleece? Read now.
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Outdoor Research Transcendent Hoody Review
The Outdoor Research Transcendent Hoody is stylish, loaded with pockets and hem adjustments, and strong enough to last a lifetime in the cold and wind.
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REI Trail 25 Backpack Review
The REI Trail 25 is compact yet intricate, full of conveniences, and retains all day comfort with a full 25 liter load. Comes with a rain cover, too!
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Feathered Friends Eos Ultrlight Down Jacket Review
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.
