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Backpacks

Gregory Baltoro 65 Review: The Expedition Pack That Earns Its Weight

The Baltoro 65 delivers class-leading load transfer and hipbelt comfort for heavy expedition loads. The weight penalty and warm back panel are real costs. For anyone carrying 35+ pounds regularly, it is the standard to beat.

Brooke Wilder 6 min read

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Western Mountaineering UltraLite Review

Best warmth-to-weight 20°F bag for warm sleepers. OGL top pick for colder 3-season conditions. Pass if you sleep cold, camp in wet climates, or need a budget option.

Brooke Wilder 7 min read

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Backpacking Stoves

MSR PocketRocket 2 Review

The industry-standard ultralight canister stove for 3-season solo hikers who know its wind and cold trade-offs and plan accordingly.

Brooke Wilder 7 min read

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Trail Runners

Altra Lone Peak 8 Review

Zero-drop, wide, 10.2 oz. The LP8 is the benchmark for fast-packers already in zero-drop shoes. Clear buy for that buyer; hard skip for beginners or loads over 30 lb.

Brooke Wilder 7 min read

Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX Review

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Backpacks

Gregory Baltoro 65 Review: The Expedition Pack That Earns Its Weight

Osprey Atmos AG 65 vs Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60: Full Suspension or Light Carry

Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Review

Osprey Atmos AG 65 Review: Who It's Right For (and Who Should Look Elsewhere)

Sleeping Bags

Western Mountaineering UltraLite Review

Cooking

MSR PocketRocket 2 Review

Footwear

Altra Lone Peak 8 Review

Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX Review

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