Dyneema Composite Fabric, or DCF, is a fabric that has been used by outdoor enthusiasts for years. It was originally designed to be waterproof and strong enough to hold up against the elements while still being lightweight. What many people don’t know is what makes it so effective as a hiking material: Dyneema fibers are … 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
This is the tent most thru-hikers and ultralight backpackers look for when trying to get their base weight down into the sub 7-8 pound range. The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV2 tent is an amazing construction using Dyneema to drastically lower the weight. This loss in weight doesn’t adversely impact the durability though on this … Read more
