Gear Reviews

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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Patagonia M10 Review

Outdoor Gear Type: Rain Jackets
Recommended For: Ultralight Backpacker

The Patagonia M10 is wonderfully waterproof, beautifully breathable, lusciously light, and perfectly packable, it simply does everything you want an ultralight hardshell rain jacket to do.

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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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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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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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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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The North Face Cat’s Meow Review 2019

Outdoor Gear Type: Sleeping Bags
Recommended For: Car Camper

The North Face Cat’s Meow is a premium synthetic mummy sleeping bag that works for car camping and backpacking, all for under $200. You’ll purr.

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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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Princeton Tec Byte Review 2019

Outdoor Gear Type: Headlamps

Bright enough, ultralight, and basic in its design, the Princeton Tec Byte headlamp is an excellent budget choice for non-technical backpacking trips.

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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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