Category Archives: Gear Reviews

Welcome to the review archive! Here you will find reviews for literally every item we own as well as those that are provided by manufacturers specifically for smackpacker review. We use the following ratings scale to detail the usefulness, quality, weight, and cost/value of the gear reviewed:

Don’t Bother: Not worth your time or money.
Not Bad: Flawed, adequate or average gear that may fit your particular needs.
Recommended: Good stuff we like, with a nitpick or two.
Highly Recommended: Truly excellent equipment. Don’t leave the trailhead without it!

GSI Hae Tea Kettle Review

Posted on February 20, 2009 by ploss

Review of the GSI Hae Tea Kettle Continue reading →

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MYOG

Posted on February 16, 2009 by ploss

The next great frontier in gear . . .. Is it gear that sheds precious ounces of weight? Is it the latest materials (e.g. eVent, possumdown, titanium, etc.)? Is it gear purchased exclusively from cottage manufacturers? No. It’s gear that … Continue reading →

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Franken’s 2008 Top 5 Gear List

Posted on February 15, 2009 by ploss

Given that Frank only provides climbing-related posts now, Ploss has taken the liberty to reflect on Franken’s gear additions in 2008 and has made his best attempt at summarizing the top five! Continue reading →

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SMD Gatewood Cape Review

Posted on February 15, 2009 by ploss

Review of the Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape poncho/tarp single-wall shelter Continue reading →

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Top 10 Gear List: 2008

Posted on January 27, 2009 by McLovin

Before I go all hey my gear sucks I need all new gear on myself (and y’all) here’s my* list of my* favorite shite. The 2009 list will undoubtedly include shiny new gear (sorry old gear). 1. Six Moon Design Gatewood Cape: order … Continue reading →

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Every Girl’s Crazy ‘Bout a Tarp Dressed Man

Posted on May 28, 2008 by McLovin

Old school “review” of some heavy-@$$ Outdoor Products Packframe poncho as tarp under Smackyard conditions…and a general lack of knowledge of…anything. Continue reading →

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