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When it comes to ultralight hiking, no other gear has the potential to reduce your kit’s weight as much as a backpacking tarp. These sturdy, minimalist, versatile shelters are an excellent piece for e … read more

I just got home from my first ever backcountry hammock camping trip, having never slept in a hammock before, and I’m stoked to report that it was a huge success! However, I must admit that I was very … read more

When it comes to the age old, backcountry gear rivalry of down vs. synthetic insulation for sleeping bags and quilts, there is a clear winner: down. But give it a Google Search and you’ll find article … read more

Looking to carry less weight in your pack? Then it’s time to upgrade to a down backpacking quilt! The bottom line is that, compared to sleeping bags, quilts have a better warmth-to-weight ratio. A 20 … read more

Lost in the mountains and sandwiched for warmth between three friends in a two-person tent, Jaeger thought to himself, “I need better gear.” His tent leaked. His rain jacket was rubber. And his pack w … read more