Category: Gear Reviews
Gear Review: Tecnica Plasma S Hiking Shoes
Hiking Shoes Tecnica Plasma S $150, 1 lb. 14 oz. (US men’s 9) Sizes: men’s 7-14.5, women’s...
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Gear Review: Slingfin Portal 2 Backpacking Tent
Ultralight Backpacking Tent Slingfin Portal 2 $485, 2 lbs. 14 oz. slingfin.com Everyone wants a...
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Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite Air Mattress
Insulated Air Mattress Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite $180, 9 oz. (regular, 20×72 inches, in...
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Gear Review: Gregory Miwok 18 and Maya 16 Daypacks
Daypack Gregory Miwok 18/Maya 16 $100, 18L/1,098 c.i., 1 lb. 12 oz. (men’s) One men’s and women’s...
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Gear Review: Oboz Sawtooth II Low Waterproof Hiking Shoes
Hiking Shoes Oboz Sawtooth II Low Waterproof $140, 2 lbs. 4 oz. (men’s size 9) Sizes: men’s 8-14,...
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Review: Deuter Trail Pro 36 and Trail Pro 34 SL Daypacks
Large Daypack Deuter Trail Pro 36 and Trail Pro 34 SL $165, 36L/2,197 c.i., 3 lbs. 7 oz. (men’s)...
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Review: Black Diamond Helio Active Shell
All-Season Shell Jacket Black Diamond Helio Active Shell $399, 12 oz. (men’s medium) Sizes: men’s...
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Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 32F Sleeping Bag
Ultralight Sleeping Bag Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 32F/0C $360, 1 lb. 1 oz. (regular) Sizes: small,...
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