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Review: Massdrop x Fizan Compact Poles

Summary Fizan’s Compact 3 poles are a 3-piece ultralight aluminum trekking pole with good twist lock adjustment, okay grips, a low weight (5.7oz per pole)…

October 14, 2017January 11, 2020
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Long Term Review: TarpTent Saddle 2

A Clever Concept With Disappointing Execution [Update: I encourage readers to view the response to this review from TarpTent in the comments section, as it…

October 2, 2017June 12, 2020
Categories Coast Mountains, Gear Reviews

TarpTent Saddle 2 vs StratoSpire 2

(Update: My full review of the Saddle 2 is now available) TarpTent recently released their new Saddle 2 tent, which has led to discussion over…

May 10, 2017
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Review: Hanchor Marl 42L Pack

Summary The Marl is Hanchor’s first mid-sized pack aimed at backpacking. It’s strengths include outstanding craftsmanship, excellent material choices, a refined feature set and excellent…

May 6, 2017January 10, 2020
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Review: Hanchor Marble 67L Pack

Summary The Marble is a high volume (67L) and lightweight (38oz) pack from Hanchor, a newer brand out of Taiwan. Strong points of the Marble…

January 9, 2016
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Long Term Review: Tarptent Stratospire 2

Summary All lightweight tents are compromised in some way, most commonly space. The Stratospire 2 takes a different tact by offering perhaps the most space of any lightweight 2…

November 30, 2015October 13, 2020
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Review/Warning: Evernew 300ml Double Wall Ti Mug (ECA354)

I normally like Evernew products. I have several pots I’m quite pleased with. That’s why I’m blown away they released and still sell a product…

October 10, 2015January 10, 2020
Categories Gear Reviews

Review: Locus Gear Khufu Sil

SummaryA generously sized pyramid is the ideal do-it-all shelter for a solo hiker. Locus Gear’s offering in this niche is the Khufu, which closely competes…

February 17, 2015January 13, 2021
Categories Gear Reviews, Winter

Review: Montbell Frost Line Parka

Montbell’s Frost Line parka is a light duty winter parka, well suited to use in milder climates like coastal areas during the winter months, or…

February 15, 2015

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