Max is an experienced reviewer of camping equipment and men's technical shells, having tested more than 70 sleeping bags, 50 tents, 30 sleeping pads, 25 camping stoves, and 50 technical shells for OutdoorGearLab. Max is well versed in alpine and nordic skiing, mountain biking, sea kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing, and mountaineering. He has traveled to twenty-eight nations including isolated areas in Chilean Patagonia and Eastern Siberia. In a life separate from outdoor gear Max attempts to find innovative solutions to environmental problems. He currently studies at the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment.
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Mountain Hardwear Direkt 2 Review
Among the ultralight single wall tents, the Direkt 2 rated the highest. Packing up tiny and weighing only 2lb. 12 oz....
Knog Blinder MOB The Face Review
The Knog Blinder Standard is our highest rated ultralight bike light. It's compact, lightweight, easy to use, and has...
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Echo II Shelter Review
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Echo II Shelter System is the lightest modular ultraight shelter we tested and provides...
Modular Accessories for Floorless Tents
Though a tent or shelter found in our Ultralight Tent Review is the centerpiece of a floorless shelter system, modular...
NiteRider Lightning Bug 3.0 Review
The NiteRider Lightning Bug 3.0 is an inexpensive, reasonable quality, budget safety light. It's small, compact and...
Mountain Laurel Designs SuperMid Review
The Mountain Laurel Designs SuperMid in SilNylon is the best value pyramid shelter we have tested. It provides a huge...
Knog Skink Review
This is a dim light with a low beam quality score that was among the lowest performers of the 16 lights tested. If...
The Best Sleeping Bag Stuff Sacks
Most Free Sleeping Bag Stuff Sacks are Terrible Sleeping bag stuff sacks are critical piece of gear. They serve two...
Patagonia Simple Guide Hoody Review
The Patagonia Simple Guide Hoody is an affordable softshell that performs well for a variety of activities in a wide...
Hilleberg Unna Review
This light and bomber tent is comfortable and withstands high winds and snow loads.
Hilleberg Saitaris Review
The Saitaris is our favorite four person winter tent for base camping or long expeditions in nasty weather. When...
The Best Water Storage Solution for Backpacking
In Search for the Ultimate Outdoor Water Storage Solution Carrying water is a terribly dreadful chore that we...
Hilleberg Nammatj 3 Review
The Hilleberg Nammatj 3 is the larger version of the Nammatj 2. It is 4" taller, 12" wider, adds 6 sq. ft. to the...
Rab Neutrino 200 Review
The Rab Neutrino 200 is one of the most disappointing sleeping bags we've tested. It has high quality 800-fill power...
REI Polar Pod 25 Review
The REI Polar Pod 25 is a comfortable budget sleeping bag for summer car camping. It has lower quality synthetic...
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