Dan Durston is a big thru-hiker and has built a winner in the X-Mid 1P tent for those on a thru-hike who want to have personal space to live in on their months long journey. One of the most amazing things is that they didn’t use Dyneema so this tent may weigh a little bit … Read more
Anyone who is looking to accomplish long distance hikes, like the triple crown big three, need to have a nice and roomy tent. Preferably one which doesn’t also break the bank and cost a large sum as it will be roughed up and abused over the months. This is when I came across the Mier … Read more
Dan Durston is a big thru-hiker and has built a winner in the X-Mid 2P tent for those on a thru-hike who want to have personal space to live in on their months long journey. One of the most amazing things is that they didn’t use Dyneema so this tent may weigh a little bit … Read more
When you are starting out and don’t have a gigantic budget you want to look at how to assemble a set of gear at the lowest price possible without endangering your safety. For each section below I tired to provide you multiple choices within the gear to let you find what fits your personal needs … Read more
Sure, you could always camp with a heavy older style tent, but that’s not exactly the most efficient way to complete a thru-hike on a national scenic trail. A ultralight tent is the perfect blend of modern near weightless backpacking while roughing it. Ultralight tents are perfect for smaller, lighter, longer trail hiking trips such … Read more
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
Anyone who is looking to accomplish long-distance hikes, like the triple crown big three, needs to have a nice and roomy tent. Preferably one which doesn’t also break the bank and cost a large sum as it will be roughed up and abused over the months. This is when I came across the 3F UL … Read more
Choosing the best tent for a thru-hike is a core decision where you are making a choice in warmth and space for you to have comfort from the outside. The options are vast between 1 person, 2 person, ultralight, ultra-expensive, and overall budget. What is the best tent for Appalachian Trail thru-hikes? Our choice is … 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
