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Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor Backpack Review

ByArthur McMahon

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

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Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent Review

ByKara Kieffer

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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Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Hooded Review

ByKara Kieffer

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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Tarptent Double Rainbow Review

ByArthur McMahon

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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Snow Peak GigaPower 2 Backpacking Stove Review

ByEditor

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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Glaceau Smartwater Bottle Review: Trail-Tested Simplicity

ByArthur McMahon

The Glacaeu Smartwater Bottle holds its own against any outdoor water bottle on the market, and it costs a dollar. If you need a water bottle, just buy it.

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Alps Mountaineering Lynx 4 Tent Review

ByRoslyn Wang

The Alps Mountaineering Lynx 4 is a standout camping tent. If you’re looking for ease of set up, comfort, and durability, then this may be the tent for you.

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MiiR 27oz Bottle Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

The MiiR 27oz Bottle is a stainless steel water bottle with a fancy lid. And it’s an investment that won’t drown you in buyer’s remorse.

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Kelty Salida 2 Tent Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

The Kelty Salida 2 is an great option for a tent that is packable, shareable, and durable. It works like a tent should, and won’t destroy your wallet.

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Katadyn Hiker Pro Review: Trusted Trail Water Filter

BySeb Cancino

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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Snow Peak LiteMax Stove Review

BySeb Cancino

Truly light and cool to the max, the Snow Peak LiteMax Stove delivers quick boil times and ease of use in a tiny titanium package. Welcome on any trip.

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Zpacks Duplex Review: Ultralight Shelter for Thru-Hikes

ByJosh Mathe

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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The North Face TKA 100 Glacier Review

ByArthur McMahon

The North Face Glacier ¼ Zip is like the bass player in your favorite rock band: reliable, adaptable, and doesn’t steal the show, but it pulls together your whole backpacking layering system.

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REI Kingdom 4 Tent Review

ByKara Kieffer

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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Exped MegaMat 10 Sleeping Mattress Review

ByEditor

The Exped MegaMat 10 is the most comfortable outdoor sleeping experience around. If you’re considering a new mattress for your bedroom, get this instead.

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Camp Chef Everest Camping Stove Review

ByKara Kieffer

The Camp Chef Everest stove performed admirably. Its ease of use, powerful burners, and stable design meant that no food was burned, undercooked, or covered dirt.

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Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20 Review

ByJosh Mathe

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 Tent Review

ByArthur McMahon

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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