GearSkeptic — GeistHaus

Outdoor Clothing Theory, Part 1: Base Layers

GearSkeptic May 7, 2026 Updated May 13, 2026

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The Engineer who invented the Mars Rover Suspension...in his garage

GearSkeptic Jan 19, 2026 Updated May 4, 2026

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Bias, Conflict of Interest and Clickbait in Gear Reviews

GearSkeptic May 15, 2025 Updated Apr 28, 2026

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Backpacking Stove Efficiency, Part 7: Gas Canister Performance

GearSkeptic Mar 15, 2025 Updated May 5, 2026

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Backpacking Stove Efficiency, Part 6: Pot Materials, Water Batch Size

GearSkeptic Feb 1, 2025 Updated May 10, 2026

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Backpacking Stove Efficiency, Part 5: HX Systems in Wind

GearSkeptic Jan 16, 2025 Updated Apr 29, 2026

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Backpacking Stove Efficiency, Part 4: Heat Exchanger Systems (HX Pots)

GearSkeptic Mar 29, 2024 Updated May 6, 2026

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Backpacker Fact-Checker, #3: Inflating a pad with your breath

GearSkeptic Feb 18, 2024 Updated May 5, 2026

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Backpacking Stove Efficiency, Part 3: Windscreens

GearSkeptic Jan 28, 2024 Updated May 6, 2026

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Backpacker Fact-Checker, #2: Heat Loss Through the Head

GearSkeptic Nov 17, 2023 Updated May 13, 2026

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Backpacker Fact-Checker, #1: Shoe Weight

GearSkeptic Sep 18, 2023 Updated May 7, 2026

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Backpacking Stove Efficiency, Part 2: Wind Effects

GearSkeptic Jul 16, 2023 Updated May 12, 2026

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Backpacking Stove Efficiency, Part 1: Pot Diameter, Burner Size, Flame Level

GearSkeptic Mar 20, 2023 Updated Apr 28, 2026

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The Gear Workshop is Taking Shape

GearSkeptic Jan 10, 2023 Updated Jun 7, 2025

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Performance Nutrition for Backpackers, Part 5: Advanced Electrolyte Supplementation

GearSkeptic Sep 29, 2022 Updated Apr 29, 2026

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