Gear Reviews

MSR Guardian Purifier Review 2019

The MSR Guardian Purifier will treat your water in seconds, cleans itself while you pump, and is one self contained unit. If you need to to thwart viruses and have the money to spend, you can’t do better.

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Platypus GravityWorks 4.0L Filter System Review 2019

The Platypus GravityWorks 4L Water Filter System is everything we’ve dreamed about: fast, simple, and mesmerizing. Why have we been pumping all these years?

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Marmot PreCip Review 2019

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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ZebraLight H52w AA Neutral White Review

Outdoor Gear Type: Headlamps
Recommended For: Ultralight Backpacker

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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Outdoor Research Foray Review 2019

Outdoor Gear Type: Rain Jackets
Recommended For: Wilderness Backpacker

The Outdoor Research Foray weighs just a hair over a pound, provides best-in-class breathability, and keeps you comfortable no matter where you go.

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Petzl Tikkina Review 2019

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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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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Black Diamond Sprinter Review 2019

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 Review 2019

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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Columbia Steens Mountain 2 Review 2019

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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