REI’s Flash products are perfect for quick trips up the mountainside when the last thing you want is heavy gear dragging you down. We own a few: 2 REI Flash Daypacks and an REI Flash Backpacking Backpack. But these were the Flash gear of yesteryear… Now, REI has re-designed their Flash series to meet the […]
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Esbit Solid Fuel Stoves: Ultra-Portable, UltraLight & UltraAwesome
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There are so many best things about camping and hiking that it’s insane to point a finger at just one of them and say: “That’s it!” But when it comes to ultralight, solid fuel backpacking stoves, Esbit has a firm grasp on the ‘best’ title. Not that there aren’t other worthy models, but from what […]
ULA Equipment Circuit Review
by Perry Rosenbloom 1 Comment
The ULA Equipment Circuit is one of the best ultralight backpacks ever made. Comfortable, fully adjustable, easy access for bear spray — if you’re into ultralight backpacking & need a new backpack, you must give this guy a shot. Below are video reviews of the ULA Circuit by people who have owned and used it–including […]
MSR Pocket Rocket Review
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I’ve been dying to get my hands on the MSR Pocket Rocket for years. I’ve salivated over it since a couple I went backpacking with in Glacier showed me how epic it was. A few years back, this backpacking stove was at the cutting edge: Uber lightweight… 3.5 minutes to boil water… Sleek and sexy. It […]
How to Choose the Best Backpacking Stove for You
by Perry Rosenbloom
In order to find the best backpacking stove on the market, you’ll need to do some homework. More importantly, you need to be aware of your personal needs as a backpacker. Not every backpacking stove is the same, you see, because not all backpackers are the same. There are ultra-light hikers who generally don’t want […]
Best Backpacking Water Filters
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The process of buying a new backpacking water filter is much more complex than you might think. You could just go into your local REI and pick up the first model that you see, but you’d be doing yourself a disservice. All water filters are different–in size, in shape, in weight, in ability, and in […]
Best Backpacking Tents
by Perry Rosenbloom 1 Comment
Backpacking tents are designed to be ultralight, easy to pitch and have large enough vestibules for you to store your gear (But not too large that the extra material weighs you down). All the top outdoor equipment brands, from REI, to MSR, to GoLite, to Mountain Hardwear design ultralight tents–but nowhere can you find a […]
Best Lightweight Tripods for P&S and dSLR Cameras
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I’ve bought two lightweight tripods: one for my dSLR and one for my point & shoot. Learn what I liked & disliked about the two ultralight tripods I’ve owned Photography in the outdoors is an unbeatable creative pastime. It’s also a heavy pastime. If you’re looking to cut back on the ounces, get your hands […]
Buying Guide for Ultralight Hiking Clothes
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Learn from an ounce counting backpacker about how to buy lightweight clothing & about the best ultralight hiking clothes for men & women Every ounce is important when you go backpacking for any length of time. The more you carry, the harder it’ll be. Outfitting yourself in the best lightweight outdoor clothing goes a long […]
Reviews of Alcohol Camp Stoves
by Perry Rosenbloom 5 Comments
Hardcore, ultralight backpacking knuckleheads–der, enthusiasts–will make homemade alcohol stoves out of a soda can. While you can stock up on empty soda cans through the year and learn how to make a beverage can stove, you’re better off dropping 30 bucks for a Vargo or Trangia ultralight, alcohol powered stove. Alcohol backpacking stoves are not […]
