Friday, November 29, 2013

GEAR REVIEW: Big Sky International Dream Sleeper UltraLight Inflatable Pillow

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By Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl Introduction Why would an ultralight backpacker carry a pillow?   Answer: when we sleep on an i...
Tuesday, November 26, 2013

GEAR REVIEW: Gossamer Gear Air Beam Sleepers (Inflatable Sleeping Pads)

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By Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl Introduction Ultralight gear keeps getting better, and provides more creature comfort. Nowada...
Wednesday, October 16, 2013

GEAR REVIEW: The 1.3 Ounce Sawyer Mini is the Lightest Water Filter Available

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By Will Rietveld Water treatment is always a hot topic among lightweight backpackers. We ditched the heavy pump style filters long ...
Tuesday, October 15, 2013

GEAR REVIEW and My Favorite Gear #3 My Favorite Ultralight Gaiter: The Montbell Stretch Semi-Long Spats

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By Will Rietveld What a name; I challenge you to say it three times as fast as you can ! In spite of its long name, which d...
Sunday, October 13, 2013

A Little Known Secret of the Gossamer Gear LT-4 Trekking Poles: Combine Two Poles to Create One Long Pole to Support a Pyramid-Type Shelter.

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By Will Rietveld Pyramid (Mid) shelters require a center support pole that is taller than most trekking poles. So, how do you come ...
Thursday, September 26, 2013

Outdoor Retailer Summer 2013 Delivers Again—Loads of New, Updated, Lighter, Better, and Outrageous Gear.

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By Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl Note: This article was originally published on the Gossamer Gear Blog ( www.gossamergear.com ) August 6, ...