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MSR FreeLite 3-Person Tent Review
17 Nov 23 Miles Arbour / gearWhile on the hunt for a tent spacious enough to fit plush double sleeping pads, Miles and Emily turned to the MSR FreeLite earlier this summer and have been using it exclusively ever since. Dig into Miles’ MSR FreeLite 3-Person Tent Review after countless nights out between Idaho and the Pacific Northwest here…
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New Zpacks Offset Solo Tent Announced
1 Nov 23 Miles Arbour / newsThe new Zpacks Offset Solo Tent combines a Dyneema construction and minimal design with what they claim is the roomiest interior in its class. Best of all, it weighs in at just over one pound. Check out all the details here…
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The Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ Is Wider and Taller
1 Oct 25 Miles Arbour / newsJust released, the Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ uses the same design as the standard version but adds head room and width for more interior space. Find photos and specs here…
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Mountain Laurel Designs DuoMid XL Review
5 Sep 26 Neil Beltchenko / gearWhen bikepacking, your sleeping quarters are nearly as vital as your bike. After all, you often spend more time in your shelter than you do pedaling. In this review, Neil delves into pyramid shelters and, specifically, what sets the Mountain Laurel Designs DuoMid XL apart as an excellent option for two people. Read it here…
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The New Gossamer Gear DCF Whisper Weighs Under a Pound!
2 Sep 4 Miles Arbour / newsJust released, the new Gossamer Gear DCF Whisper is a floorless trekking-pole-style shelter that’s made from ultralight Dyneema composite fabric and weighs in at just 9.8 ounces. Check it out here…
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Three New TarpTents in UltraTNT Fabric
6 Jul 31 Miles Arbour / newsConstructed from Challenge Sailcloth’s new UltraTNT fabric, which promises to be lightweight, waterproof, and non-absorbing, Tarptent just announced three fresh tent options for folks looking to cut down on excess weight. Check out the Tarptent Scarp 1 Ultra, Double Rainbow DW Ultra, and Stratospire Ultra here…
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Tarptent Triple Rainbow DW Announced
4 Jul 17 Miles Arbour / newsWeighing less than three pounds and with enough room for three people, the new Tarptent Triple Rainbow DW is a three-season double-walled tent that’s packed full of handy features. Check it out here…
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Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Review: A Long-Term Home Away from Home
30 Jun 27 Miles Arbour / gearThe Durston X-Mid Pro 2 is a two-person trekking-pole-style shelter that’s made from Dyneema composite, weighs just over a pound, and doesn’t skimp on key features. Miles and Emily have been busy testing one for the better part of a year to see how it stands up to bikepacking and as a temporary home while traveling abroad. Find Miles’ long-term review here…
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The New Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1 has Landed
1 Jun 13 Miles Arbour / newsAnnounced today, the new Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1 is a single-walled, fully enclosed Dyneema shelter that weighs under 500 grams. Find photos, specs, and all the details on the brand’s first one-person shelter here…
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Mountain Hardwear Nimbus UL1 Tent Review
10 May 26 Neil Beltchenko / gearKey factors to consider in a bikepacking-worthy tent are packability, durability, and how well it can withstand the elements, all while being a comfortable place to hang out and sleep for extended periods. Neil found a good balance of all those things in the Mountain Hardwear Nimbus UL1, and in our latest video, he shares his experience with the brand’s lightest tent offering. Find that plus a comparison with eight other double-wall one-person tents here…
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Check out the new Zpacks Duplex Zip and Triplex Zip Tents
0 Apr 18 Miles Arbour / newsThe new Zpacks Duplex Zip and Triplex Zip Tent are fresh takes on the brand’s popular Duplex design with the added benefit of zippered storm doors and magnetic door toggles. Check them out here…
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Preorders Open for Stealthy SlingFin Portal 2 Tent
15 Feb 16 Miles Arbour / newsPreorders just opened up for the SlingFin Portal 2 freestanding tent, which is now available in a muted green and brown colorway for bikepackers who like to keep things stealthy. Check it out here…