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Gear Technology

This gear technology section features content designed to help you stay up to date on the most cutting edge outdoor equipment.

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How To Tell How Warm a Down Jacket Is Without Trying It On

Here are 4 methods for how to tell how warm a down jacket is. Interpret observations, use math, and look to the future!
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Ultralight Backpacking Glove System For Cold Weather

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This guide explains our ultralight backpacking glove system for all-weather use in conditions ranging from 0-100F, rain, snow, and sun.
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SuperStove For Optimal Backcountry Cooking

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A SuperStove combines a pressure regulated, wind resistant, high BTU burner with a heat exchanger pot for max efficiency in wind and cold.
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Ultralight Gear Trends, 2025 in Review

This article highlights the five largest ultralight gear trends of 2025, most of all the dethroning of Smartwater.
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Ultralight Gear Trends, 2024 in Review

This review explores the two major ultralight gear trends of 2024 -proliferation of vestpacks, and sturdy ultralight freestanding tents
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Best Water Filtration and Storage System For Backpacking

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The combination of two .6L BeFree's and one 1.5L Smartwater is the most efficient water filtration and storage system for backpacking.
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What is Challenge ULTRA Fabric?

This article explains everything you need to know about Challenge ULTRA™, a relatively new-to-market, best-in-class outdoor fabric, and what makes it the highest performing textile for backpacks.
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GAIA GPS the Best Hiking GPS and How to Use It

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Smartphones like an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy outperform a conventional GPS in almost every way. This post has all the information you need to use your smartphone as the best backpacking GPS, including getting up to 7+ days of battery life without recharging. Best of all, you can do this for less than $20!
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New Hi-Tech Hiking Shoes Could Make You a Lot Faster

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Ever wanted to go faster on the trails? Now you might be able to with the new technology of Hi-Tech Hiking Shoes!