The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Junction is a lightweight, weatherproof, minimalist, Dyneema backpack designed to stand up to the rigors of the trail and carry loads of up to 40 lbs / 18.14 kg. It comes in two different capacities (the 2400 / 40 L version and the 3400 / 55 L version) and each comes in
Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 Review
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 is an ultralight, four-season, pyramid-style backpacking shelter designed to be set up with two trekking poles lashed together - Hyperlite Mountain Gear provides optional straps - or with an optional carbon fiber pole if you don't use trekking poles. Since it's
NEMO Hornet Elite 2 Tent Review
The NEMO Hornet Elite 2 is an ultralight, semi-freestanding, three-season backpacking tent with a single-pole construction, two doors, and two vestibules. It's the lighter (Elite) version of the NEMO Hornet 2 - coming in at 4 oz / 113 g less and costing $130 more. The Hornet Elite 2 has a packed
Kahtoola INSTAgaiter (Low) Review
The Kahtoola INSTAgaiter is a lightweight trail running (or backpacking) gaiter that uses an under-the-shoe band, hook, and zipper) instead of the more typical velcro), to secure to your shoe (or low-profile boot). I've been wearing gaiters when backpacking for a long time now - they're
Patagonia Strider Pro Running Shorts (5″) Review
The Patagonia Strider Pro Shorts are a lightweight pair of polyester shorts with a built-in liner, 5 in / 12.7 cm inseam, four stretchy side pockets, and one back zippered pocket. It took me a long time to finally convert to a pair of shorts with a liner, but now that I've made the switch, I
MSR PocketRocket 2 Review
The MSR PocketRocket 2 is a 2.6 oz / 74 g, backpacking canister stove with three foldable pot supports and an adjustable flame. It's lightweight, compact, and compatible with isobutane-propane fuel canisters (the most common kind of fuel canisters). You'll have to bring your own pot to the party
SPOT Gen3 Satellite GPS Messenger Review
The SPOT Gen3 Satellite GPS Messenger is a satellite messenger (not a personal locator beacon, PLB) intended for tracking, communication, and calling emergency services. It weighs 4 oz / 114g (this includes the required 4 AAA batteries) and uses GEOS satellite technology (more on this below). SPOT
Voormi River Run Hoodie Review
The Voormi River Run Hoodie is a long-sleeve, lightweight wool blend hoodie with thumb loops, a relaxed fit, and a 30 UPF rating. It's great for shielding you from the sun whilst enjoying and frolicking in the outdoors. Based in Colorado (but expanding into Montana), Voormi makes a wide selection
Western Mountaineering UltraLite Sleeping Bag Review
The Western Mountaineering UltraLite is an 850-fill down, 20°F / -6.67°C, three-season, mummy sleeping bag weighing 29 oz / 936 g. Western Mountaineering has a reputation for being conservative in their bag ratings (meaning that you can trust a 20°F / -6.67°C bag to be a 20°F / -6.67°C bag), and the