Gear Review: Montrail Mountain Masochist Trail Shoe
This light, breathable and water resistant trail runner is great for technical terrain and many miles.
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Gear Review: Outdoor Research Revel Hat
This ultra-light waterproof baseball cap is great for the hood haters among us.
Salomon XA Pro Mid GTX W
A summer mountaineering boot that's armor-tough
Salomon XA Pro Mid GTX
A summer mountaineering boot that's armor-tough
Salomon Quest 4D GTX W
For lightweight stability these boots can't be beat.
Salomon Quest 4D GTX
For lightweight stability these boots can't be beat.
Millet Radikal
For lightweight stability these boots can't be beat.
Millet Radikal Rock
For lightweight stability these boots can't be beat.
Millet Radikal Speed
For lightweight stability these boots can't be beat.
Millet Motion 20
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Millet Motion 25
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Millet HIker 22
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Millet Hiker 28
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Millet Hiker 38
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Millet Respiration 25
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Millet Respiration 30
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Millet Elevation 30 LD
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Millet Elevation 30
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Millet Elevation 40
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Millet Odyssee 30 Lady
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Millet Odyssee 35
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Millet Odyssee 45 LD
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Millet Odyssee 45
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Millet Odyssee 50 + 10 Lady
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Millet Odyssee 50 + 10
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Millet Odyssee 60 + 10
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Millet Lukla 55+10
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Millet Lukla 65+10
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Millet Namche 50+15
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Millet Namche 55+10
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Millet Namche 70+15
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Millet Expert 20
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Millet Prolight 24
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Millet Prolight 25
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Millet Prolight 27 LD
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Millet Prolight 27
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Millet Prolight 35
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Millet Prolight 45
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Millet Peuterey 28 Limited
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Millet Peuterey 30 LD Limited
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Millet Peuterey 35 Limited
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Millet Peuterey 40
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Gear Review: Nemo Asashi Tent
This tent stands up to rough conditions, assembles in minutes, and has room for the whole family.
Millet Peuterey 50
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Millet Radikal 32
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Millet Expe 65
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Gear Review: L.L.Bean Microlight 2 Tent
True to product description, this tent gives you more for the money.
Gear Review: MSR Asgard Tent
Spacious for two, the "bow frame" geometry of this tent stands up to the toughest conditions.
Lafuma LD Xmotion Low Leather
For lightweight stability these boots can't be beat.
Lafuma Xmotion Low Leather
For lightweight stability these boots can't be beat.
Pack Fitting 101: Daypack vs. Weekend Pack?
How should my daypack fit? Should it fit differently from my weekend or week-long pack?
Jandd Mountaineering Sufa Lite Packer
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Jandd Mountaineering Barad Backpack
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Jandd Mountaineering Goliath Expedition
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Jandd Mountaineering Zoor Alpinist
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Jandd Mountaineering Selah Approach Pack
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Jandd Mountaineering Noah Tec Pac
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Jandd Mountaineering Masah Day Sac
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Jandd Mountaineering Keshet Alpinist
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Jandd Mountaineering Tozi Kletter Sac
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Jandd Mountaineering Mogen Daypack
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Jandd Mountaineering Har Lit Packer
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Jandd Mountaineering Mayim Lite Packer
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Gear Review: Big Sky International Mirage 2-Person Tent
weighing in at 2 lbs. 6 oz, this ultralight tent fits two with room to spare.
Will the Sun Kill Germs on Cookware?
If cups and cook pots are exposed to untreated water, are they safe to use after they air dry?
Gear Review: The North Face Mica 12 Tent
Unmatched in weather-worthiness, this solo tent earned top honors among testers.
Lafuma Pike 25
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Lafuma Venturer 45
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Lafuma Xeon 23
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Lafuma Cinetik 11 Pro
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Lafuma Landcruiser 70 + 10
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Lafuma Landcruiser 50 + 10 Lady
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Lafuma Kailas 60 + 10
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Lafuma Kailas 50 + 10
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Lafuma Eco Hike 30
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Lafuma Naia 50
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Lafuma Manang 65+20
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Gear Review: RAB Latok Gloves
This waterproof glove is multisport.
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Navigation Pants
These rugged, yet stylish, pants have thigh vents and removable gaiters.
Apparel Guide 2009: Shells
In a 2000 BACKPACKER raingear review, the average jacket weighed 20.6 ounces. Nine year later, that's down as much as 65%–and these six entries are more breathable to boot.