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Weekend Packs
Osprey Aether 55
by Bob Withrow March 3, 2025
Let me just say, I'm getting lighter but not quite an ultralight enthusiast and I do love a full-featured pack that carries a load comfortably. My 1st Gen Aether… Full Review »
External Frame BackpacksInitial Ascent Gen I IA4K Pack System
by BrianD March 2, 2025
USA-made workhorse that will haul as much as you need. This new-to-me Initial Ascent Gen I IA4K pack system is one that I’ve been wanting to try out for several… Full Review »
Trail Running ShoesXero Shoes Scrambler Low
by Levi_Athle February 27, 2025
Extremely comfortable, but not so capable. Great for walking and light flat terrain hiking, not so much for running. XERO ScramblerStats: Weight: 263 grams (M42)… Full Review »
Camp Shovels and TrowelsBrautigam Expedition Works Titanium Pack Shovel
by Nathaniel Miller February 26, 2025
The coolest piece of gear you didn't know you needed! A lightweight titanium pack shovel with many uses. The coolest piece of gear you didn't know you needed! Brautigam… Full Review »
Four-Season TentsMoss Tents Big Dipper
by Wally Plahutnik February 19, 2025
Best base camp tent ever for hot, cold, rain, snow, high winds or anything else. Purchased in 1997 for $785 after a Walrus Mountain 360 left us soaking wet in the… Full Review »
External Frame BackpacksLuxuryLite StackPack
by Red Leader February 16, 2025
This pack is a carbon fiber and aluminum, external frame backpack, that uses multiple, removable, lightweight cylinders. My cylinders are in graduated sizes from… Full Review »
Three-Season TentsTarptent Sublite
by Red Leader February 16, 2025
The day that Tarptent released the Sublite Tyvek tent, I ordered one. Since then it has been my go-to tent for three-season use. It's lightweight, breathes very… Full Review »
Waterproof JacketsRab Cinder Phantom Waterproof Jacket
by Arjen February 14, 2025
Great well thought-through lightweight piece, made for cycling. This is a fantastic piece by Rab. It's well thought out. It doesn't have anything unnecessary, and… Full Review »
Backpacking BootsL.L.Bean Gore-Tex Cresta Hikers, Leather
by Chris Seymour February 9, 2025
All round best hiking boot for me. Hardy, long lasting, reliably waterproof in all conditions including deep mud (which kills non-leather Gore Tex boots); great… Full Review »
Hiking/Backpacking SocksFITS Sock Light Hiker Quarter
by andrew f. February 9, 2025
Comfortable merino wool socks for running shoes or low hikers. The heel pocket is different from most other socks in a good way. This is relatively low-volume,… Full Review »
