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Gear reviews and kit notes from people who were carrying it.

1252 reviews and notes on packs, boots, tents, cameras and the rest of it, written between 2003 and 2012 by people who were using the stuff. Prices and models are as old as the posts; the judgements about what matters in a bag mostly are not.

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Each guide covers how to choose in that category, with the reviews underneath it.

Backpacks and Daypacks How to choose a pack, and why fit beats every specification on the label.
Luggage and Travel Bags Wheels or straps, how big the cabin really allows, and what survives baggage handling.
Tents and Shelter Why the number on the label is a lie, and what to spend on instead.
Sleeping Bags and Pads Ratings that finally mean something, and why the pad matters more than the bag.
Stoves and Camp Cooking Which kind of stove, and the fire rules that now decide it.
Water Filters and Bottles Filter or purifier, the freezing trap, and the backup that always works.
Boots, Shoes and Sandals The only category where fit is the entire product.
Clothing and Layers The layering system, what fabric actually does, and the chemistry that changed.
Ski and Snowboard Boots first, helmets changed, and the kit that is not optional off-piste.
Climbing and Mountaineering What to buy first, and the retirement rules nobody reads.
Cameras and Photography When a real camera still earns its weight, and the habits that matter more than gear.
Gadgets and Power One charger, offline everything, and the battery rules that now apply.
Packing and Organisation Cubes, dry bags, liquid rules and the theft precautions that are worth it.
Trekking and Outdoor Kit Poles, light, and the small things that matter out of proportion to their weight.

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