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Gear Reader Reviews

Meindl Perfect Hiker

Submitted By: LHHT653
I started the season with the Merrell MOAB Gortex and destroyed them quite easily. The weekend before I was leaving for the Grand ...    Read more

Eiger 35

Submitted By: Ivan A.
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Polaris Navigation System

Polaris Navigation System

Submitted By: ehostic
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Flash 18

Submitted By: UrbanWild
This is hands down the BEST daypack I've ever owned. I use it for hiking and for fly fishing. It's best feature is that you can load a ...    Read more

Ariel

Submitted By: jasndave
It has more then enough room if you need to pack a lot. And if not the straps allow you to tighten and condense the backpack ...    Read more
Halulite Minimalist

Halulite Minimalist

Submitted By: coolnesshike
I purchased the GSI Halulite Minimalist cookset this past Winter. I've used it on three hikes of 22, 21 and 40 miles. I use it on my ...    Read more

REI Quarter Dome T2

Submitted By: grizzlywolf
the tent is very well design, light enough to carry for extended trips. the breathes excellent in most conditions, but on my six day ...    Read more

Fugitive

Submitted By: colinsdad
I have worn MANY brands of hiking boots over the years- Merrill, Montrail, Lowa, et al., but, had never owned a pair of Asolo's. The ...    Read more

Quest 80L Pack

Submitted By: DaveCoons
I just picked this pack up and am very happy with it. The only problem I foresee is that there are no hooks on the outside of the pack ...    Read more

Deuter 75 + 10

Submitted By: LarrySchneider
Bought this pack to replace a 12 year old Gregory Lassen. It had new features that the Gregory lacked which made it easier to load ...    Read more

Copper spur 2

Submitted By: timber6213
I have used this tent for a year now and I'm still very pleased with its performance . It has stood up in high wind and rains with ...    Read more

Squeeze filter

Submitted By: 2Dogs1
Sawyer has a great product with the New squeeze filter system but they need to produce a better bag - there bags will ot with stand ...    Read more

ponsul

Submitted By: artbromberg
Bought a pair based upon this year's gear guide. Took then on a trip to the Grand Canyon. after 7 days the soles delaminated. don't ...    Read more

Kelty Red Cloud 90

Submitted By: mdilthey
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Boulder X

Submitted By: artkinnaman
I wanted an approach shoe for doing scrambling on rock & tougher terrain. I have found it. Took these out for a scramble up the East ...    Read more

GX Power Matic 200 GV

Submitted By: artkinnaman
I've owned these boots several years now & have been extremely happy. They've performed well on & off trail and in all kinds of ...    Read more

Savant 38

Submitted By: 2Dogs1
Just got this pack and took in out for the weekend, handles a 25lb load with no issues and, Day 1 wafter 12 miles didn't even know I ...    Read more

FALCON 2600

Submitted By: Bhikshu
So the important stuff first! Super comfy! Pretty good ventilation, lots of ways to change the configuration! Both top and panel ...    Read more
Ariel 65

Ariel 65

Submitted By: Tschauf
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Rescue Laser Flare

Submitted By: Laserlight
There is an essential piece of gear that belongs in every backpack or better yet clipped to your person so its always available It ...    Read more
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