"This two-person tent strikes the
finest balance we've seen yet between minimizing weight and maximizing
space. Thanks to an innovative pole configuration that spreads the walls
and lifts the ceiling, its 30-square-foot interior is surprisingly
roomy; our 6'6" executive editor didn't touch at either end or bump into
his tentmate while sleeping or sitting up. And the story gets better:
The Hubba Hubba is freestanding and has two doors-both features a rarity
in this weight class. The twin vestibules accommodate packs, boots, and
careful cooking, and rain doesn't drip inside the tent when you open the
doors. With an all-mesh canopy, its ventilation is excellent; we saw no
condensation through New Zealand soakers." Backpacker Magazine
"When solo hiking, or going “solo
together” with companions who prefer to tent alone, I found the Hubba
proved to be almost perfect: quick to set up, free standing, big
interior space, and high headroom, but lightweight. Despite coming in at
under 3 pounds, the Hubba is no cream puff, and when staked out is
incredibly stable in windy conditions. The Hubba kept me bone dry in
record setting rain on the Chilkoot Pass trail last summer, but it’s
basically all mesh under the fly and so as summer cranks in to autumn it
can get breezy and chilly at night. That’s where the new Hubba HP comes
in: this is basically the same tent as the Hubba but with fabric instead
of mesh, so it can be zipped up in cold conditions. The HP has all the
stellar qualities of the original Hubba but it definitely extends the
utility of this tent by several months. Unbelievably, the HP is actually
an ounce or two lighter than the Hubba. For serious fast and light solo
backcountry travelers, these tents are the current gold standard."
Staff Favorite GreatOutdoors.com
THE BEST HARNESS Arc'teryx S240
"This harness is probably worth the money
simply based on the technology it uses as well as the comfort it provides, and
most importantly, how far out of the box it is. That said, while I doubt these
harnesses will be omnipresent at the crags in the near future due to their
price, I do think that they will become the gold standard in harness
construction- the comfort and quality of manufacture alone sets a very high bar
for others to aspire to." RockClimbing.com
THE
BEST WEDGE
Cleveland CG14 Zip Groove Black Pearl Wedge -
The 'zip grooves' move stuff out of the way so your ball can make solid contact
with the face, providing more than ample spin. Golf Magazine 2008 Club Test
"It virtually runs on autopilot from the sand, just swing and watch it work." —
Mike Nastasi Available At:
Austad's
THE
BEST GOLF UMBRELLA
Cleveland Gustbuster
- #1 Choice Of PGA Tour Golfers
62"
diameter, double canopy design allows wind to pass through and keeps
rain out, patented wind panel design that handles winds up to 60mph,
wind tunnel tested.