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Our Current Backpacking Food Picks
The variety of options for backcountry food is mind boggling. With so much to choose from, hikers could fuel with a different diet, brand, or strategy every week of a...
Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail with a Hammock
I finished my thru hike this year, starting at Springer Mountain on March 12th and summiting Katahdin on August 30th. Before that, I had exactly one night of sleep in the...
Gear Review: Sea to Summit Micro McIII Sleeping Bag
www.seatosummitusa.com Image from Sea to Summit Circumstances of Review I tried the Micro McIII on multiple car camping and backpacking trips in the areas surrounding Vail and
Gear Review: Katabatic Gear Onni 65L
Basic Specs: Onni 65L by Katabatic Gear is a backpacker's dream come true. The best part? This pack is incredibly lightweight coming in close to a pound and half. ...
Perfect Fit : A Look at Design and Marketing of Women’s Packs
Women have always been going in the woods to hike and explore. Some of the most inspiring hikers have been women, especially in times when it was not embraced as...
A Review of My Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Tent
In my attempt to lighten my pack and gain some much needed head room, I decided to sell my This was my first experience with a tarp tent, and after...
How to Rig A Hammock Gear Tarp
What to do when you open up a brand new other sites, ending up with a lightweight US-made tarp: the video. The first thing you'll need for rigging is some type of...
Gear Review: Spy Optic Allure Sunglasses
I have a bad track record with sunglasses. If I don't lose them in record-setting time, I break them in a variety of creative ways. Losing sunglasses is my own fault,...
Gear Review: Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Platinum
The Copper Spur UL2 Platinum is one of the lightest freestanding two-person tents on the market. With two doors, smart use of pole setup, and the lightest materials available, this is...
Initial Impressions of the Lightheart Duo Tent
I just bought a Lightheart Gear Duo tent, got it in the mail yesterday and set it up in my backyard for the first time this morning. Here’s a link...