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Soto WindMaster Stove Review
The Soto WindMaster was the overall best ultralight stove tested. Here is what we tested and why it ranked #1.
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Snow Peak LiteMax Stove Review
The Snow Peak LiteMax was the lightest stove tested and the easiest to assemble and disassemble but had long boil times compared to the other stoves tested.
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Soto Amicus Stove Review
The Soto Amicus performed well at an affordable price while being one of the lightest stoves tested. It also compacts up nicely and is easy to assemble.
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MSR PocketRocket 2 Review
The MSR PocketRocket 2 is probably one of the most used stoves for long distance backpacking. It has a reputation for being durable and getting the job done.
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Thru-Hiking 101: 4 Popular Fuel Canisters Compared
I analyzed the differences between the MSR IsoPro, Snow Peak Giga Power, OLicamp and the Jet Boil Jetpower fuel canisters to see which performed the best.
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The Best Ultralight Backpacking Spoon
A backpacking spoon is one of the most cherished pieces of gear a hiker carries. We tested seven different spoons for performance, price, and weight to help you make your utensil decision!
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8 Ways to Make Coffee While Thru-Hiking or Camping
We tested eight different methods for making coffee in the outdoors, each with varying taste, cost, and weight.
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Review: We Sawed a Sawyer Squeeze Filter in Half!
We disassembled a Sawyer Squeeze filter to show you how it filters water and why you should backflush it to keep it clean.
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Sawyer + Backpacking Part 4: Sawyer Mini, Micro and Squeeze Compared
I wrap up my series of Sawyer filter reviews by testing the flow rate of the Sawyer Mini against the Squeeze and Micro.
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Sawyer + Backpacking, Part 3: Should I carry the Sawyer Syringe?
It is more effective to use the Sawyer coupler or a Smartwater bottle nozzle to backflush your Sawyer Squeeze filter than to use the Sawyer syringe that comes packaged with the Sawyer Squeeze filter.
