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: 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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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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Gear Review: Gossamer Gear LT5 Trekking Poles
Ultralight Trekking Poles Gossamer Gear LT5 Trekking Poles $195, 11 oz./pair (without baskets) One...
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Gear Review: Black Diamond Spot325 Headlamp
Headlamp Black Diamond Spot325 $40, 3 oz. (with 3 AAA batteries, included) Moosejaw.com From...
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Review: REI 650 Down Jacket
Down Jacket REI 650 Down Jacket $100, 11 oz. (men’s medium) Sizes: men’s XS-XL, women’s XS-XL...
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