When you are looking for an ultralight tent that will support one person and allow you to pack it in a super-small space for an ultralight weight there aren’t a lot of options available at this nice of a price point. The Lunar Solo is constructed with 100% Silicone coated Polyester material. The Canopy is … Read more
When searching for a pack in a good price bracket without going the DCF route you need to find a backpack that is light, durable and can hold its own in liters and pounds. Granite Gear hit on all of the above with their Crown 2 which is a 60L pack with the ability to … Read more
So today we are going to talk about the Nemo Tensor ultralight sleeping pad, one of the strongest competitors to the Therm-A-Rest ownership for inflatable sleeping pads. The Nemo Tensor is available in multiple forms which allows you to match it up against your needed use. Whether your trip is in Spring, Summer, Fall or … Read more
Most times when people want to document their thru-hikes they attempt to bring the minimum gear to record possibly with the lowest weight possible. In almost all cases this has meant you wouldn’t bring a drone for quality footage as it was large, cumbersome, and very heavy. In then comes DJI to fill the niche … Read more
Since I found quilts I have come to the realization that I will never move back to sleeping bags ever again. This is more because I like to move, or more correctly, I move a lot regardless. Sleeping bags have been uncomfortable forever and I used to unzip them on purpose to get the freedom … Read more
The Helinox Chair Zero which is a super small and super lightweight chair. It has started to change my mind as to bringing a chair with me, it allows me to sit anywhere I choose and not where a stump, log or rock is located.
When backpacking and spending any significant time sleeping in a campsite you will start to realize how valuable a pillow can be to comfort and better night sleep. Typically this has been difficult to do though as most pillows were very bulky and added significant weight to your pack for an item you used only … Read more
Puffer jackets, also known as quilted jackets, have a signature puffed quilted design filled with what is known as “down” insulation. This down insulation, or synthetic fibers, provides a high level of warmth to the wearer depending on the quality of the synthetic fibers. These jackets are also much more lightweight than other jackets, compared … Read more
Whether you’re taking your puffer jacket out of storage as the weather gets cold again, the key to keeping a puffer down jacket looking like new is the puffy appearance. This puffed appearance is achieved by filling the channels in the jacket with goose feathers, also called loft or synthetic fibers depending on the brand. … Read more
