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Big Sky International Soul 1P Tent Long-Term Review
22 Feb 9 Miles Arbour / gearThe 2.3-pound, freestanding Big Sky International Soul 1P tent checks a lot of boxes for the weight-conscious bikepacker. We’ve been testing the bikepacking version for nearly a year to see how it holds up in a wide range of conditions. Find our long-term review here…
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The Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Tent Weighs Just 620g!
35 Jan 21 Miles Arbour / newsThe new Durston X-Mid Pro 2 is a two-person shelter made from Dyneema composite fabric that weighs just over 600g without sacrificing key features. Check it out here…
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Zpacks Plex Solo Tent is Their Lightest Yet
5 Jan 14 Logan Watts / newsDesigned for bikepacking, packrafting, and thru-hiking, the new Zpacks Plex Solo Tent is the company’s most lightweight fully enclosed shelter to date. Find details here…
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Check out the New Zpacks Free Trio Tent
3 Nov 19 Miles Arbour / newsJust released, the new Zpacks Free Trio Tent is a two or three-person freestanding tent designed with versatility in mind, and it weighs just over two pounds. Check it out here…
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The New Tarptent Rainbow Li is Mega Light
10 Nov 2 Miles Arbour / newsNew for 2022, the Tarptent Rainbow Li is the lightest arch pole supported shelter they’ve ever offered—made from Dyneema and weighing just over 600 grams. Learn more here…
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The New Zpacks Altaplex Tarp is Ultra-Minimal
10 Oct 29 Miles Arbour / newsThe new Zpacks Altaplex Tarp is a minimalist shelter that packs down small, accommodates tall users, has dual storm doors, and weighs just 216 grams. Check it out here…
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New Zpacks DupleXL is for Tall Folks
5 Oct 18 Miles Arbour / newsFlorida-based Zpacks just announced the DupleXL, which takes all the features from their popular Duplex tent and scales them up to create a shelter with an eight-foot useable floor length. Check it out here…
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Bikepacking with a Hammock: An Introduction
76 May 27 Miles Arbour / gearKeen to try sleeping between two trees? Over the last year, we’ve been testing three different styles of hammocks from Eagles Nest Outfitters and Dutchware to see what the fuss is all about. Find our thoughts on those here, as well as an introductory guide to what you need for a reliable bikepacking hammock setup, thoughts from a hammock aficionado, and more…
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Zpacks Free Duo Tent Review
29 Apr 28 Logan Watts / gearThe sub-two-pound Zpacks Free Duo is an ultralight, versatile Dyneema tent that offers something few others in its weight class can: a completely freestanding design. We tested one for nearly a year in a broad range of conditions for this long-term review. Also, find a weight and price comparison to several other freestanding tents on the market…
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Tarptent Double Rainbow Li Review: 765g + Space to Stretch
34 Apr 16 Cass Gilbert / gearTarptent’s Double Rainbow has been a longstanding, affordable favourite amongst the hiking and bikepacking communities. We tested out the new, ultralight Dyneema version – the Double Rainbow Lithium – in a bid to find out if a tent that’s over twice the price is worth all those extra dollars…
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Alpkit’s New Pole-Free Tents: Aeronaut and Polestar
15 Mar 31 Miles Arbour / newsAlpkit’s new Aeronaut and Polestar tents prioritize pack size and durability by replacing traditional poles with inflatable pillars and trekking poles. Learn more about both here…
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Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack Tent Review
58 Mar 23 Miles Arbour / gearThe new Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack Tent is loaded with bikepacking-specific features, including compact poles, a roll-top bag for handlebar mounting, a vestibule storage tub, and a subdued appearance. Read on for our review of the two-person model after several months of testing…