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Wind Shirts. The best wind shirts, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on February 2, 2022. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily. (11) Patagonia Houdini Jacket. $54 - $109. (1) Smartwool Merino Sport Ultra Light Hoodie.Cons. Fails in heavy rain. This is a well made silnylon rain jacket that packs very small. I am 5'8" and 170 lbs. A Large fits well allowing a light fleece as a base layer. I purchased the jacket with the pit zips and …Reviewed by. easybiz +74. February 11, 2012. I work in the rain for 4 to 8 hours at a time. For the price ($40, normal retail $125) I got this jacket at Burlington Coat Factory it was an excellent buy. It does say weather proof or resistant on the tag. I can’t remember which, but the first couple of days I wore it out in the rain it worked well.Mad Bomber Wool Bomber. (1) NativesOutdoors White Shell Mountain Beanie. $22 MSRP. (1) Outdoor Research Prismatic Cap Rain Hat / Winter / Cap. $46 MSRP. (1) EMS Liner Hat. The Trailspace forums are a place for the Trailspace community to gather, ask and answer questions, and share experiences with all things outdoors. New members of all …Wind Shirts. The best wind shirts, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on February 2, 2022. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily. (11) Patagonia Houdini Jacket. $65 - …Reviewed by. Patman REVIEW CORPS +3,398. May 26, 2014. This product is well suited for anyone wanting to enhance their backpacking experience by floating or paddling mild rivers and flat water lakes without adding excessive weight to their backpacking kit. This ultra-light product works as advertised with some small caveats.Aug 8, 2020 · Leki's Micro Vario Carbon, which I tested in a longer length max version for Trailspace a few years back, scores well on various online surveys and in my review as well. However, for trail running or power hiking on firm trails of variable steepness, Leki's MCT 12 Vario Carbon is an excellent lightweight option. Experience The Life Savior ECO is available in five sizes (by weight range from 10-80 lbs.) and two colors (Buckhorn and Peacock turquoise). For an active dog that is enjoying life in or on the water, the Hurtta Life Savior ECO is an excellent choice. The MSRP of $74 (same price for all sizes) is certainly reasonable for this excellent, high quality dog gear.Dec 19, 2019 · October 11, 2007. I wear this jacket on duty as a Police Officer during the cold and rainy season. This jacket is lightweight and breathable. Pac Tech jackets by Pacific Trail keep the wind, rain, and other elements away from your body and keeps me warmer than any heavy jacket available. Great product...a must buy. Thanks to Trailspace and Altra for the opportunity to test the Superior 3.5s! Experience. Thru-hiking the PCT and Colorado Trail in five pairs of Altra Superiors, a combined total of more than 3,000 miles.Naturehike Cloud UP 2. Cheap, light, resilient; a quality clone of the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2. IMPORTANT MODEL NOTE: I have an older, out-of-production version. The new (current) is about 150 grams heavier, has more pole structure at the rear, a ventilation flap, and mid-fin side guys. Setup: Very easy, though a little thought is required ...The best rafts, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily. (4) Klymit LiteWater Dinghy (LWD) Packraft. $160 - $199. (1) NRS PackRaft Packraft. $449. Princeton Tec Alloy-X. This small lightweight penlight creates a mighty beam of light! Suitable for use as a household light, as part of a car emergency kit, or as a reliable light for camping, the Alloy-X is a strong-beam flashlight, powered by a rechargeable battery or two AAA alkaline batteries.The Base Camp 6 is by far, the best tent I have ever had, REI or not, and this is my 7th tent. I wore out the other 6 with long, heavy use. Pros. Very stable even in high winds and rain. Lots of room, easy access in and out, easy setup. Lots of convenient storage pockets, and light/gear hang loops. Great packing/storage bag.Osprey's Archeon 30 daypack is equally happy heading up a mountain, commuting, or traveling. Made from robust, 100 percent recycled nylon pack material. Exceptional durability means it’s heavier than most comparable day packs. Carries comfortably up to 25 pounds and has useful features such as zippered full length access, …MSRP: $58. Size: 32 ounces. As a functional piece of gear, the Wondery Parks of the USA is also an insulated bottle that keeps beverages hot for up to 12 hours, and cold for up to 24 hours. This makes it a great bottle for standard adventures. And if you happen to get it dirty while you travel, it's dishwasher safe, making it really easy to clean.June 10, 2011. G’Day! Baz from Sea to Summit here. We don’t normally post responses to user reviews, but we felt there were a number of points here which were worth addressing: Trek and Travel Shampoo leaves will produce less lather in cold water, and almost no lather at all in salt water. The shampoo/conditioner will still clean your hair ...October 11, 2007. I wear this jacket on duty as a Police Officer during the cold and rainy season. This jacket is lightweight and breathable. Pac Tech jackets by Pacific Trail keep the wind, rain, and other elements away from your body and keeps me warmer than any heavy jacket available. Great product...a must buy.The tradeoff is of course added weight and bulk. Sierra Designs calls the Night Cap a 20º sleeping bag, but it’s ISO rated at 23º/limit and 34º/comfort. The Night Cap comes with a large everyday storage sack, as well as a smaller stuff sack. It’s never good to leave sleeping bags compressed in storage as that can reduce the insulation ...Trailspace's community of gear reviewers has field-tested and rated the top 3-season down sleeping bags. All Sleeping Bags and Pads. Find the best sleeping bag/pad for your next outdoor adventure using our independent reviews and ratings. Western Mountaineering. Browse Western Mountaineering's top-rated sleeping bags and pads …Reviewers Paid: $6.00. Weight. 2.0 oz. Material. Medical-grade silicone. Origin. Made in USA. Just the image on the website alone made me giggle. In the store at the camping hygiene section, I would lurk quietly; look furtively over both shoulders to ensure nobody was watching as I got a closer look at a competitor brand's...Nov 23, 2020 · Mike Mineart REVIEW CORPS +4,882. November 23, 2020. The Hoka TenNine Hike Gore-Tex is a new hiking boot design from Hoka where the focus is on providing a highly cushioned smooth ride—and it definitely delivers on that design goal. One of the design features that really stands out—from both a performance standpoint and an in-your-face ... My thanks to Trailspace and Helly Hansen for the opportunity to test the LifaLoft Insulator Jacket! CONDITIONS. The Lifaloft Insulator Jacket has been used over a period of four months in Ontario, Canada, and the Northeastern United States, from the end of October 2018 to January 2019. Temperatures have ranged from -26°C to 5°C/ -14°F to …Oct 18, 2023 · Transparent. Great visibility of the map under the compass. Comfortable to wear on the thumb. Wide, visible needle. Cons. Wobbly needle. Forms bubble in 50s and below. Doesn't have any scale on the direction of travel arrow. Ease of Use: Thumb compasses in general simplify and speed up navigation. The latest review was added on August 25, 2023. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily. (3) Oboz Bridger Low Waterproof. $128 - $160. (18) Vibram FiveFingers KSO Barefoot / Minimal Shoe / Trail Shoe / Trail Running Shoe / Water Shoe. $85 - $100.The best rafts, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily. (4) Klymit LiteWater Dinghy (LWD) Packraft. $160 - $199. (1) NRS PackRaft Packraft. $449.Trailspace's community of gear reviewers has field-tested and rated the top hiking/backpacking socks. Warm, medium weight hiking socks with an anatomical fit. Primaloft and Merino wool for a great feel. Available in two heights. Fox River was kind enough to supply two pairs of PrimaHike socks for testing and I have been doing...PhilNC REVIEW CORPS +4,782. July 13, 2019. The Tilley LTM2 provides the most sun protection of any hat I have owned, is extremely durable, water resistant, and very light and comfortable. It is expensive, does heat up a bit (Airflo works to a certain extent), and the wide brim doesn't work that well in wind or with a bug net.Mont Helium 300 -1ºC. The Mont Helium 300 is a fantastic, lightweight, three-season bag. It's very compressible and light for such a warm bag. This bag has a full hood and with good layering you can take this into a mild winter's night, and contains 300g of 800+ loft white down.The tradeoff is of course added weight and bulk. Sierra Designs calls the Night Cap a 20º sleeping bag, but it’s ISO rated at 23º/limit and 34º/comfort. The Night Cap comes with a large everyday storage sack, as well as a smaller stuff sack. It’s never good to leave sleeping bags compressed in storage as that can reduce the insulation ...The best trail shoes, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on August 25, 2023. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily.The Bridger Low is the most sturdy and heavy low hiking shoe that Oboz sells. My size 12 pair weighs 2 pounds 6 ounces. They come in two muted color schemes—tan/brown that they call "walnut" and darker/lighter gray that they call "dark shadow." My pair is gray. The upper part is all leather—a soft, smooth, nubuck leather …Feature. Low memory usage. dashboard does not store the all user configs in memory like header etc these string will take some memory. now it will be clean after you open a file. you can still use dashboard command to open a new one , …Our Verdict. Stormworthy and lightweight, the Arc'teryx Zeta SL is the best all-around performing pant in our fleet. The Zeta is simple, yet offers just enough features to keep even our most demanding testers happy. This design, coupled with a lightweight and breathable Gore-Tex Paclite Plus fabric helped it to win our Editors' Choice Award.Unbiased outdoor gear reviews by real hikers, backpackers, climbers, paddlers, and backcountry skiers. Reviews, ratings, and price comparisons.May 4, 2023 (original Jul 20, 2020) Limmer Light-Weights are a solid, full leather boot built to handle rugged terrain. German made from the original Limmer lasts. Heavy duty construction along with amazing comfort. Designed to handle rough trail they do pretty well off-trail too.Independent outdoor gear reviews by real hikers, backpackers, climbers, paddlers, and backcountry skiers. Reviews, ratings, and price comparisons on ...Trailspace is dedicated to helping hikers, climbers, and backpackers of all abilities—from trail novices to confirmed gearheads—find dependable outdoor gear that lets them enjoy …The best expedition packs (70l+), reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on March 26, 2023. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily. (16) Deuter Aircontact 75+10. $310. The best hiking boots, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on October 18, 2023. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily. (6) Danner 453 GTX. $240. (5) La Sportiva Synthesis Mid GTX. $116.Bill S REVIEW CORPS +4,657. February 19, 2014. The Petzl Tikka RXP is a very high tech headlamp featuring a wide range of brightness levels (215 - 7 lumens) and automatic adjustment of brightness according to ambient conditions. It is similar in operation and features to the Petzl NAO, but in a much smaller package that is much easier to use.mini.trailspace: Trailspace (highlight and remove) README: Help file: General principles. Design. Each module is designed to solve a particular problem targeting balance between feature-richness (handling as many edge-cases as possible) and simplicity of implementation/support. Granted, not all of them ended up with the same balance, but it …Cons. Too heavy and bulky for hiking. Hood has limited adjustability. Stiff zips. I was surprised to find the Craghoppers 364 3-in-1 jacket listed on Trailspace because I would not consider it a hiking jacket. It is made of a stiff polycotton canvas, meaning that it is bulky and heavy even without the inner insulated jacket.Trailspace reviewers give these companies consistently high marks across all products and categories: Eagles Nest Outfitters. 228 reviews. Arc'teryx. 564 reviews. Deuter. 200 reviews. CamelBak. 204 reviews. Independent outdoor clothing product reviews by real outdoors people. Reviews, ratings, and price comparisons on tons of clothing and accessories: jackets, ...Vibram FiveFingers Trek Ascent Insulated. $100. (7) Vibram FiveFingers KSO Trek Barefoot / Minimal Shoe / Trail Shoe / Trail Running Shoe. $125 MSRP. (2) Xero Shoes DIY 4mm Kit Sport Sandal / Barefoot / Minimal. (5) Vibram FiveFingers TrekSport Barefoot / Minimal Shoe / Trail Shoe / Trail Running Shoe. Reviewed by. Vladimir Gorbunov +2,947. September 5, 2021 (original Jan 31, 2017) Lightweight 3-person all-season tent with good gear storage abilities. It stands side by side with renowned Hilleberg tents in terms of quality, design, and pricing. But its ceiling is low, and the tent is too small for three people. Pros.4 lb 3 oz. Volume. 70 L. Women's. Price. Historic Range: $161.00. This pack does 90 percent of the kind of hiking/climbing I do. A lot of good things have happened in the last few years to backpacks and I am glad that I chose to test the Granite Gear Nimbus Trace. This pack won the Outdoor...Sewn-through, also called stitch-through, is the simplest construction technique. In sewn-through the shell and liner are pinched and stitched directly together to join the two layers. There's no vertical baffle wall, though the individual channels of down are commonly referred to as baffles.REI Flash Carbon Trekking Poles Rigid. $159. (5) Mountainsmith Rhyolite 6061 Antishock. $32 - $39. Leki Makalu Lite Rigid. $140. (1) American Trekking Pole Green Hiker Cork Grip Poles Rigid. The best waterproof jackets, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on September 28, 2023. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily. (1) Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds 2.0 Jacket. $261 - $450.The best fuel-burning lanterns, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on February 22, 2023. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily. (10) Primus EasyLight. $16 - $69. (17)The Mystery Ranch 2 Day Assault is a multi-functional, durable pack that is big enough (27L) for day hikes and daylong hunting trips, yet hosts additional features, like a laptop sleeve with rear-facing zipper, that allow it to serve as an everyday carry pack (EDC) or a travel/carry-on bag too. A true Swiss Army knife of a pack.The best liner socks, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily. (3) Injinji Liner Crew Sock. $12. (2) Fox River X-Static Liner. $11 - $14. The ARX 2.0 L6 Rain Jacket has been tested almost daily from November 2021 to April 2022 in the mid-Atlantic USA. The coat has seen testing conditions from snow and ice, to heavy driving rains lasting hours. Heavy winds in the 50+ mph range were also immune to the security of this stout jacket.Naturehike Cloud UP 2. Cheap, light, resilient; a quality clone of the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2. IMPORTANT MODEL NOTE: I have an older, out-of-production version. The new (current) is about 150 grams heavier, has more pole structure at the rear, a ventilation flap, and mid-fin side guys. Setup: Very easy, though a little thought is required ...Regatta Trailspace II Mid Çocuk Bot-SİYAH Kadın Bot & Çizme Bu bot, hobi amaçlı ve kıyı seyri yapan çocuklarınız için tasarlandı.Unbiased outdoor gear reviews by real hikers, backpackers, climbers, paddlers, and backcountry skiers. Reviews, ratings, and price comparisons.May 26, 2014 · Reviewed by. Patman REVIEW CORPS +3,398. May 26, 2014. This product is well suited for anyone wanting to enhance their backpacking experience by floating or paddling mild rivers and flat water lakes without adding excessive weight to their backpacking kit. This ultra-light product works as advertised with some small caveats. May 19, 2012. Really great daypack — durable, spacious, awesome hydration system. Pros. Durable. Awesome hydration system. Cons. Wish the small front compartment had top access instead of side access. The Cloudwalker is a great daypack. It features a row of gearloops on the front for clip-on storage or for holding a small-handled implement.MSR XGK-EX. (13 reviews) $210 at Outdoorplay $210 at REI $210 at Backcountry.com $210 at Moosejaw. Featured review by Noah Brainard. Excellent stove for boiling water and fast cooking I have used this stove in the Beartooth Wilderness of Montana and the Porcupine Mountains in Michigan.Vibram FiveFingers Trek Ascent Insulated. $100. (7) Vibram FiveFingers KSO Trek Barefoot / Minimal Shoe / Trail Shoe / Trail Running Shoe. $125 MSRP. (2) Xero Shoes DIY 4mm Kit Sport Sandal / Barefoot / Minimal. (5) Vibram FiveFingers TrekSport Barefoot / Minimal Shoe / Trail Shoe / Trail Running Shoe.Trailspace is the most comprehensive, accurate, and helpful community for finding and sharing facts and opinions about gear for human-powered, backcountry recreation. Source . View People Contact Information. Get contact information for Trailspace and Trailspace journalists by joining Muck Rack.Oct 1, 2023 · There is no excess glue or resin anywhere. Gearlab Outdoors says a finished regular length paddle weighs a mere 24.7 ounces, +/-1.1oz. According to my postal scale the regular length paddle I received weighs in at 22.8 ounces. That's a little out of spec, but on the low end so no complaints from me. Independent tarp/shelter reviews by real outdoors people. Reviews, ratings, and price comparisons covering 90+ tarps and shelters.Neck Gaiters. Facebook. Pinterest. The best neck gaiters, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on March 10, 2022. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily. (2) Buff Lightweight Merino Wool Buff. $20 - $219.2° graduated compass dial. Adjustable declination lines. Luminous magnetic needle. Orienting lines. No liquid and no bubbles. Cons. No level. The Silva Ranger Type 15 base plate compass was my first purchase in 1990 and has never disappointed me in the field. Sturdy and accurate, it has provided me with many years of precision map and compass ...Trailspace's community of gear reviewers has field-tested and rated the top liquid fuel stoves. All Backpacking and Camp Stoves. Find the best backpacking/camp stove for your next outdoor adventure using our independent reviews and ratings. Optimus. Browse Optimus's top-rated backpacking and camp stoves and more. Optimus Svea …Cons. Fails in heavy rain. This is a well made silnylon rain jacket that packs very small. I am 5'8" and 170 lbs. A Large fits well allowing a light fleece as a base layer. I purchased the jacket with the pit zips and adjustable cuffs (both worth the money IMHO). The hood has a good adjustment and fits well.6. vote down. Reviewed by. Oliver Brotherton +3,020. September 20, 2020. Very sturdy, easy to erect, and spacious shelter that makes use of trekking poles or ridgeline. Much less faff than threading poles through sleeves and spills wind very efficiently. Various configurations for inside make this a very versatile lightweight shelter.May 26, 2014 · Reviewed by. Patman REVIEW CORPS +3,398. May 26, 2014. This product is well suited for anyone wanting to enhance their backpacking experience by floating or paddling mild rivers and flat water lakes without adding excessive weight to their backpacking kit. This ultra-light product works as advertised with some small caveats. The Basic Bivy has been discontinued. If you're looking for something new, check out the best bivy sacks for 2023 . OR markets this as a simple yet usable and reliable shelter. I agree that it is both. Only real downside (other than the ones you should expect like limited ventilation and not much room) is weight.May 26, 2014 · Reviewed by. Patman REVIEW CORPS +3,398. May 26, 2014. This product is well suited for anyone wanting to enhance their backpacking experience by floating or paddling mild rivers and flat water lakes without adding excessive weight to their backpacking kit. This ultra-light product works as advertised with some small caveats. Sewn-through, also called stitch-through, is the simplest construction technique. In sewn-through the shell and liner are pinched and stitched directly together to join the two layers. There's no vertical baffle wall, though the individual channels of down are commonly referred to as baffles.Trailfinders Belfast 47 Fountain Street Belfast BT1 5EB Travel Centre opening times Monday to Friday: 9am - 7pmGranite Gear Pulk Sled. $600 MSRP. (1) Ed's Wilderness Systems Snow Clipper. $230 MSRP. Brooks-Range Ultralite Rescue Sled. $238 MSRP. discontinued. In order to show you the most useful information, we have omitted some unreviewed products.The best tripping/expedition canoes, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily. Filter (2) Esquif Canyon (1) Hemlock Eagle (2) Nova Craft Prospector 16 (3) Old Town Tripper 172. $1590 MSRP discontinued (7) Old Town Penobscot 16. discontinued (2) Old Town Penebscot 17 RX ...The tradeoff is of course added weight and bulk. Sierra Designs calls the Night Cap a 20º sleeping bag, but it’s ISO rated at 23º/limit and 34º/comfort. The Night Cap comes with a large everyday storage sack, as well as a smaller stuff sack. It’s never good to leave sleeping bags compressed in storage as that can reduce the insulation ...In addition to New England and the Adirondacks, he has hiked the shores of the Great Lakes, the Tetons, a number of California's state and national parks, the Albanian Alps, and trails in India, Asia, and the Middle East. Andrew logged his first review on Trailspace in 2007 and joined the Trailspace Review Corps in 2011.Crispi Svartisen GTX BC. A solidly built, high-end NNN-BC boot that delivers on both touring and turning performance. The 2-buckle, hinged plastic ankle cuff boosts downhill control. A good choice for messing about in the Vermont woods or Norwegian style hut-to-hut touring with summits on the side.Reviewed by. Torsten Bunge TOP 25 REVIEWER +393. June 19, 2023. Great value for money, free-standing 2P tent for all but the worst conditions. Lightweight, versatile, and roomy the Illumina X is an excellent tent for fair and foul weather. Pros. Lightweight at just over 1.5kg—about 1.8kg with footprint. At less than AU$300 great …Peace of mind and quick communication…just a button push away. Vehicle caravanning and communicating with the Midland X-Talker Extreme works easier, quicker and far more effectively than cellphone communication. If you utilize the earpiece/boom mic, it’s easier still. Battery life didn’t budge in four hours of use.The best soft shell pants, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on September 19, 2023. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily. (1) Outdoor Research Cirque Lite Pants. $50 - $139.Cons. The hydration pack sleeve is a little small. Very large, not for hyperlite hiking at all. The REI Mars 80 has multiple sizing options so fit is always taylorable and makes the bag extremely comfortable. This was my first larger pack and I am super happy with it. It has a sleeping bag compartment which is nice.The best hiking boots, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on October 18, 2023. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily. (6) Danner 453 GTX. $240. (5) La Sportiva Synthesis Mid GTX. $116.Unbiased outdoor gear reviews by real hikers, backpackers, climbers, paddlers, and backcountry skiers. Reviews, ratings, and price comparisons.Writer, editor, outdoor industry professional (she/her) www.trailspace.com www.outdoorcalling.com | Learn more about Alicia MacLeay's work experience, …May 13, 2010 · First, there is evidence that trekking poles enhance the muscle-building and aerobic benefits of hiking. With trekking poles, hikers use upper body muscles they don't ordinarily engage, like biceps, latissimus dorsi (side muscles), pectorals, and triceps. Regularly engaging these muscles while swinging and placing trekking poles will strengthen ... | Ccqthsly (article) | Mjfrg.