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If you are looking to be at the ultimate in lightweight from a quilt than look no further as you are on the bleeding edge of warmth and weight. The Enigma uses a sewn closed foot box to cut down on the need to zipper and drawstring. The Enlightened Equipment Enigma quilt is another quilt … Read more
For many of us looking to hike more frequently we like the get higher quality gear that can keep us safe and warm through the nights after long days of hiking. The only issue many face is to move from lower cost gear to higher quality typically means moving to down and having nearly a … Read more
I have always had a hard time finding shoes that are comfortable for me, I have always had issues with crocs or flip flops. Instead I started to look at sandals that could be like an extension of my bare foot, and thats how I found Xero. Xero has a wide range of shoes built … Read more
For many of us hiking backpacks are expensive and a big purchase, regardless of the company being REI or some small cottage company. My goals in 2021 were to start supporting small businesses including people who open their shops on Etsy and US based cottage companies like Enlightened Equipment. Etsy has some nice options for … Read more
When it comes to whether you should pack gloves or mittens, the hiking community is quite divided. According to some, gloves are better. And for others mittens are the way to go. If you are new to hiking in the cold weather then you might be wondering which one to take on your next hiking … Read more
If you are starting to look at hiking the Appalachian Trail you will more than likely be trying to figure out when you want to start. This will change depending on which direction of travel you choose though. So then, how do you choose when to start the Appalachian Trail? This will depend on your … Read more
One thing many people wonder about is if they need to be in amazing shape prior to starting to hike. When they find out that isn’t needed the overweight hikers ask the next most common question, does hiking reduce belly fat then? Hiking is an amazing belly fat and overall body fat loss tool as … Read more
For those who love to get outdoors, you may be wondering if there is any way to build an income from your outdoor love. This leads some who are very interested to ask the question, “how to make money backpacking” well today we are going to talk about how you could do just this! You … Read more
If you don’t live within driving distance of the trail you are planning to hike and don’t want to have to leave your car flying may be the option. Flights though have limitations with carry on gear and you don’t want to leave key gear in the hands of the luggage hold, so then what … Read more
