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The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3 Trail Runner Review

The North Face Enduris 3 Trail Runner Review

The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3 is a maximum cushion trail runner with a highly rockered (curved) sole that is designed to channel your momentum forward and make walking or running easier. They have a wide toe box that provides plenty of room for your toes to spread and splay out, resulting in a more natural stride. The uppers of …

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Zpacks Nero Frameless Ultralight Backpack Review

Zpacks Nero Backpack Review

The Zpacks Nero is a frameless 38L ultralight backpack that weighs 10.9 ounces and is made with waterproof Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF), formerly called cuben fiber. It’s seam-taped inside, making it effectively waterproof so you don’t have to line it with a plastic garbage bag or cover it with a pack cover to keep the interior dry in the rain. …

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Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack Review

Gossamer Gear Murmur Backpack Review

The Gossamer Gear Murmur is one of oldest continuously made frameless ultralight backpacks available today. While the materials it’s made with have evolved over the years (this is the third time I’ve reviewed the Murmur since 2009), the basic ultralight design remains unchanged. This is a backpack designed for people with a base gear weight (minus food, fuel, and water) …

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Mountainsmith Zerk 40 Backpack Review

Mountainsmith Zerk 40 Backpack Review

The Mountainsmith Zerk 40 is a multi-purpose backpack with vest-style shoulder straps that can be used for backpacking, thru-hiking, or long day hikes. I hesitate to call it a fast-pack because its utility extends far beyond that narrow style of use. Weighing 30 oz, the Zerk 40 has a roll-top closure, a removable hip belt strap, and a removable foam …

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