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Gossamer Gear G4-20 Backpack Complete Review
The Gossamer Gear G4-20 is an ultralight backpack weighing ~24.7 ounces and is designed to carry 25-lbs comfortably. Due to its weight, moderately low … Read more.
on November 7, 2023
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Elegear Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad Review
When it comes to backpacking, typical sleeping pads are usually of the “air mattress” variety. Think Therm-a-rest’s NeoAir series, or the Tensor from Nemo. These … Read more.
on October 23, 2023
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Sea to Summit Ember Down Quilt Review
The Ember from Sea to Summit is a high quality, ultralight down quilt offered in various sizes and temperature ratings. Constructed with a 10D nylon shell and … Read more.
on September 3, 2023
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Ampex Codazzi 2 Person Tent Review
The Ampex Codazzi 2 Person Tent is a budget friendly freestanding tent weighing 4.01lbs, or approximately 64.2 ounces. This weight includes the tent body, rainfly, poles, footprint … Read more.
on February 3, 2023
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Complete Review of the Tarptent Protrail
The Tarptent Protrail is an excellent ultralight tent, assuming you know what you are getting with a one-person tent. There are lighter options, but rarely do you find them at such a great … Read more.
on August 30, 2022
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Hiker Hunger Trekking Poles: Quality on a Budget
Amongst many non big brand names of trekking poles found on Amazon, the Hiker Hunger trekking poles stand out from the crowd. I prefer my trekking … Read more.
on June 29, 2022
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UGQ Bandit Review – The Best Quilt?
Outdoor (UGQ) is a custom gear company based in Michigan whose claim to fame is the Bandit Quilt, a customizable, ultralight quilt offered in various configurations of your choosing. In 2019, I … Read more.
on April 30, 2022
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Elegear Double Sleeping Pad Review
You don’t come across double sleeping pads in the backpacking community often. Due to their size and weight, they just aren’t convenient to haul around … Read more.
on December 9, 2021
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Hike Better with the KUHL Silencr Pants
When first getting into hiking, it’s hard to justify spending almost $100 on a pair of hiking pants. But what about after having gained some experience? Is a good pair of hiking pants worth it … Read more.
on February 24, 2020
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Granite Gear Crown2 vs Osprey Exos
There’s no doubt that the Osprey Exos hiking backpack is one of the most commonly used backpacks, especially for long-distance hikers. However, the Granite Gear … Read more.
on June 20, 2019
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Wellax UL Sleeping Pad Review
A sleeping pad is a critical part of your sleep system whenever you are camping. It helps insulate you from the ground to keep you warmer, and if you have an inflatable sleeping pad, the extra comfort should provide a much better night’s … Read More.
