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Primus Lite+
This isn't a bad stove - some of its features are a big improvement over the competition. However, its poor...
Coleman Peak 1
This stove simmers reasonably well, but it's heavy, slow to boil, and not very fuel-efficient. The price is great...
MSR PocketRocket Deluxe
This fantastic stove can boil water when it's windy and simmer like a champ, giving you more opportunities to cook...
Primus Essential Trail
This is an average albeit bulky small canister stove. It simmers well but lacks a piezoelectric igniter and doesn't...
Snow Peak GigaPower 2.0
Lightweight and compact, this sturdy stove is easy to use, reliable, and fairly priced. It features excellent...
GSI Outdoors Pinnacle 4 Season
This stove is at its best in cold, high-altitude situations when the ability to invert the canister conveys a big...
Top Pick
Crescent Moon Gold 10
If your entire motivation for snowshoeing is getting into deep fresh powder, this is a great model to consider. A...
MSR Revo Explore
This snowshoe offers the standard feature set with a buckle and strap system that's easy to put on, but can be...
MSR Revo Trail
The classic and proven feature on this snowshoe make it great for all but the deepest or gnarliest winter hikes.
MSR Evo
While this snowshoe may be simple, the versatility and friendly price point make it a good option.
Atlas Montane
This snowshoe offers the best of what traditional tubular frame snowshoes have to offer. It's comfortable, easy to use...
Tubbs Mountaineer
This model is exactly what you're thinking of when imagining a modern snowshoe: easy to use and comfortable. However...
Tubbs Panoramic
An effective all-around model with a good set of features, this snowshoe has compatibility issues with bigger feet in...
La Sportiva G5
This is an excellent mountain boot for cold weather ascents with one big issue, it can't keep out liquid water.
Best Buy
Black Diamond Rock Blitz 15
This pack has a great set of features for rock climbing and excellent durability-to-weight ratio.Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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