MSR Windburner Group stove review Overview: The MSR WindBurner Group Stove ($199) is a convenient, versatile stove ideal for backpacking and car camping. The 2.5 L pot and heat control are aimed at medium-sized groups that want the flexibility to saute and simmer meals in addition to just making water hot. (MSR also offers a skillet and a 4.5L stockpot
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Showers Pass Transit CC Jacket and Showers Pass Elite 2.1 Jacket One of these jackets would be an excellent gift for a friend or family member who bike-commutes to work. Having embraced commuting by bike for 2 years in Denver, I’ve come to appreciate the finer points of some commute-specific garments and gadgets. When I realized that I spend
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Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody This is the best climbing windbreaker I’ve ever owned. It hits the magic balance between minimalist design, low bulk, durability, and weather resistance that make a single piece of clothing cover a vast range of conditions. It’s really light (210 grams), and you can shove it in your pocket or stuff it into its chest
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite Sleeping Pad Ridiculously Light Sleeping Pad Combining the Hyperion bag with the NeoAir UberLite sleeping pad not only helps you move faster through the mountains during the day, but it helps you sleep well at night so you can do it again the next day. There’s no point in an ultralight sleep system if you don’t sleep
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An Engearment Guide Bikeacking Gear Guide How To Get Started Bikepacking – Incredible Mobile Adventure Drew Thayer goes over how to start bikepacking. He and his wife test out some gear and show you how they set up their kit for mobile adventure! Bikepacking is a fun pastime that’s gaining popularity. While heading off into the hills on a bike
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New and Kick-Ass Design! Black Diamond Hilight Tent Review The new Black Diamond Hilight Tent review is here! I have always lusted after the Hilight tents my friends used. But being a little over 6′, they were too small. New for the 2019 season, Black Diamond introduces a redesigned 2P and 3P Hilight. You read that correctly, a three-person version
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