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Jetboil Luna Satellite Burner

Compliment your Genesis System with the Luna Satellite side burner that can quickly boil water for fast food and drinks. Attaches to the Genesis stove via the JetLink fuel output port which is designed to provide fuel to JetLink compatible stoves and accessories without the need for additional fuel sources and regulators.

Jetboil Genesis 2 Burner Stove

The Jetboil Genesis 2 Burner Stove is lighter (just over 6 pounds) and smaller than most car camping stoves and has exceptional flame control. The stove’s two burners run off a standard 16.4-ounce propane canister (sold separately) and are capable of putting out 10,000 BTU’s each, enough to boil 32 ounces of water in three minutes.

Jetboil Genesis Base Camp 2 Burner System

The revolutionary Genesis Base Camp 2 Burner System is a fully featured camp stove that nests in its own pot. The system comes complete with a 5-liter pot and lid, a 10-inch ceramic-coated fry pan, and a carrying bag to keep everything neat and tidy.

MSR Cyclone Tent Stakes

The MSR Cyclone Stake Kit offer solid anchor points in soft ground. Made from aluminum with twisted shafts to create better traction in soft soils and mud, each stake is 10” long, weighs 1.2 ounces and includes an anchoring cord. Sold in packs of 4.

Marmot Women’s Graviton 36 Day Pack

The versatile Marmot Women’s Graviton 36 backpack strikes a balance between weight and performance, enabling it to function as a large day pack or a streamlined overnight or weekend pack. Organizational features and easy access to the main packbag offer excellent convenience for putting hands on gear quickly.

LEKI DSS Antishock Technology Explained

LEKI’s Dynamic Suspension System (DSS) reduces the peak impact force from the pole striking the ground by up to 40%, protecting muscles, joints and ligaments. The DSS Antishock system is located right above the carbide tip of the pole, which effectively dampens vibrations for a controlled pole plant with each stride.

Get to Know Oboz

A small company focused solely on designing trail-worthy footwear, Oboz is located in beautiful Bozeman, Montana. That explains the “Boz,” and the “O” in their name stands for “outside.” This is not surprising since the very people who build, test and wear these “True to the Trail” shoes are outdoor enthusiasts and longtime industry vets; they hike, they mountain bike, they spend their time out in nature and need shoes that let them enjoy the time they spend outside. After spending many, many years helping other brands build shoes, they decided back in 2007 that it was time to build their own.

Klymit Insulated Static V Luxe Sleeping Pad

The innovative, inflatable Klymit Insulated Static V Luxe sleeping pad employs a lightweight, compressible design and utilizes Primaloft insulation to deliver warmth for year-round use. The extra wide and long pad’s unique, pocketed V-chamber design increases warmth and provides excellent support and comfort.

Klymit Splash 25 Waterproof Pack

The lightweight waterproof Klymit Splash 25 pack offers integrated Air Frame technology for customizable carrying and all day comfort. An innovative, inflatable suspension system maximizes comfort while delivering a comfortable fit.

Klymit Insulated Static V Lite Sleeping Pad

The innovative, inflatable Klymit Insulated Static V Lite sleeping pad employs a lightweight, compressible design and utilizes Primaloft insulation to deliver warmth for year-round use. The pad’s unique, pocketed V-chamber design increases warmth and provides excellent support and comfort.

Helpful Hints for Quick and Easy Tent Setup

Your new tent most likely came packaged with instructions for setup, which should give you a good idea of how to actually pitch it. No matter who made your tent or how complete the manufacturer’s instructions are, there are several steps you can take to make pitching easier time after time. Follow along as Backcountry Edge Gear Specialist Becky discusses some great tips for how to set up your tent.

Fabric Denier Explained

So, what does this term “denier” mean when we’re talking about fabrics used in outdoor gear and clothing? In simple terms, denier is a unit of measurement that expresses fiber thickness of individual threads or filaments…

Kahtoola K10 Hiking Crampon

Delivering confident traction for walking and hiking on packed snow and ice, the lightweight (21.5 oz/pair) Kahtoola K10 Hiking Crampon is ideal for getting above treeline and out into the backcountry in winter. Broad adjustability allows the crampon to fit over most types of shoes and hiking boots.

Backpack Size Capacity Explained

When choosing a backpack, whether it’s for day hikes, extended trips or somewhere in between, it can be difficult to know what size capacity you need. To make matters more confusing, different backpack manufacturers use differing methods to measure the capacity, or volume, of their packs. As a result, you may see capacity expressed in terms of liters or cubic inches (and perhaps both!) on specification charts. In this informative Expert Advice video, Gear Specialist Becky sheds a little light on the sometimes mystifying subject of backpack capacities and offers some tips on what to look for when determining the size capacity you need.

Marmot Basic Ski Glove

With a durable leather exterior, the Marmot Basic Ski Glove is ideal for long days in or out of bounds. “Outfinished” seams deliver excellent fit and comfort and an “undercuff” design that allows it to tuck comfortably beneath coat sleeves. Thermal R synthetic insulation adds a touch of warmth and Marmot’s Falcon grip enhances dexterity.

Outdoor Research ALTIHeat Technology

The Outdoor Research ALTIHeat technology uses a rechargeable, 3-stage heating system to provide up to 10 hours of added warmth for bitter cold weather when used at the lowest setting. Easy-to-use heat control at the press of a button on the back of the gauntlet allows the wearer to power the gloves on and off and adjust temperature settings.

How to Fix Imperfections in Tent Mesh

As manufacturers of lightweight gear for backpacking continue to innovate, the materials they are using maintain a high tear strength at a fraction of the weight of traditional fabrics.  The mesh used in tent construction perfectly…

Why Use Rubber Tips for Trekking Poles?

Trekking poles are usually built with hard metal or carbide tips at the pole ends, which provide traction on trails, snow and ice. These tips can sustain damage when used on “improved” surfaces, though, and should be covered with rubber tips or “tip protectors” when used often on hard terrain such as pavement. Just as you change your shoes depending on the specific activity you’re pursuing, you should consider your trekking poles’ tips before stepping out with them. In this Expert Advice video, Backcountry Edge Gear Specialist Becky reviews when, where and why to use rubber tips with your trekking poles.

Tent Trail Weight vs. Packed Weight Explained

So, what’s the difference between a tent’s “trail weight” and its “packed weight?” These two specifications may appear side by side on a list of information about your specific tent, but they refer to different combinations of your tent’s components. In this Expert Advice video, Backcountry Edge Gear Specialist Becky clearly speaks to what each of these specifications means.