The Coast FL75R Headlamp isn’t one to hold back on features. It packs in a rechargeable battery, a high powered 530 lumen LED, red LEDs for preserving night vision, an adjustable beam focus, and the ability to swap in AAA batteries if needed. But, how does it hold up in use? The FL75R is built around a single powerful white LED … More Coast FL75R Rechargeable Headlamp Review
The Fly Creek HV 2 takes the long standing ultralight design of the original Fly Creek UL and tweaks it in a way that improves the living space dramatically without adding any additional weight. Is it possible to improve on an already legendary design? My review. The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV 2 is similar in style … More Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 Review
Thermarest has taken the long standing classic cot design and modified it into an ultralight, compact design that’s more portable than ever. Weighing under three pounds in some configurations, it’s the lightest on the market, but does such a huge weight reduction hamper comfort? My review. The Luxurylite cot comes in two versions, the Ultralight model … More Thermarest Luxurylite Ultralite Cot Review
The Tensleep Station 4 from Big Agnes is a fully featured tent that understands the fundamentals of a good car camping shelter; comfort, reliability and convenience. I recently had the luxury of living inside the Tensleep for 7 days on my recent trip to Acadia, putting it through the wringer, and this is what I thought. Starting out, … More Big Agnes Tensleep Station 4 Review
The High Sierra Karadon 40 L backpack is a mid sized overnight pack that’s jammed with features, including a full internal suspension, an easily adjustable torso, removable/washable hip and shoulder pads, and an included rain cover. It’s sized to be fast, light and it’s built to be robust and rugged. I’ve put this pack to the … More High Sierra Karadon 40 Backpack Review
Always innovating, in 2017 Big Agnes is planning to bring further improvements to some of their legendary designs while also introducing several new and unique shelters to their ever growing line. Here is a preview of some of my favorites. Fly Creek HV UL 2 *Review up now. link below: https://treelinebackpacker.com/2016/09/26/big-agnes-fly-creek-hv-ul2-review-mtnglo/ The Copper Spur HV … More Big Agnes 2017 Tents Preview
Not to disappoint, Sierra Designs will be bringing more innovation and clever designs to the table for 2017. New offers will include a light weight budget tent, reinvigorated classics and the all new High Route solo shelter designed by Andrew Skurka himself. The new shelters all provide something new and innovative, something Sierra Designs has … More 2017 Sierra Designs Tents Preview
The Gregory Zulu 65 is designed to be a backpack that’s usable year round. It’s robust and stable enough for heavy winter loads, yet well enough ventilated and protected for fast and light summer trips. As a bonus, it even includes a smaller pack hidden inside for basecamp hiking. The Zulu 65 is built around a lightweight, … More Gregory Zulu 65 Backpack Review
2017 is shaping up to be a big year for MSR as they’re debuting a new line of alpine grade tents, a successor to the longstanding classic stove, the Pocket Rocket, and even new tent stakes, filters and cookware. Here is a preview of some of what you can expect. The Pocket Rocket 2 Riding … More MSR 2017 Preview (Tents, Stoves and More)
Redesigned for 2016, the Montbell Thunderdome 2 tent has been created from the ground up to offer an uncompromising living experience for campers who demand more internal space, a luxurious floor plan and a palace like ceiling. I’ve been lucky enough to give it a vigorous shake down, and these are my thoughts. The Thunderdome 2 is built around … More Montbell Thunderdome 2 Review
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