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The Hyperlite CrossPeak 1 Tent is Freestanding and Weighs 813 Grams
12 May 5 Miles Arbour / DispatchBuilding on the two-person CrossPeak 2 released last year, the new Hyperlite CrossPeak 1 is an ultralight one-person, three-season tent with a freestanding design and Dyneema Composite Fabric construction. Learn more here…
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Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack OSMO Two-Person Tent Review: Good, Better, Best
19 Apr 8 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking GearEarlier this year, the Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack OSMO tent lineup was announced with new pole hardware, a redesigned handlebar bag, and a lighter overall weight. After several months of testing, find Miles’s thoughts on how the Dragonfly Bikepack OSMO two-person tent stacks up against the previous version and why it might be the best “bikepacking” tent yet…
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Mountain Laurel Designs SoloMid Pro and Cricket Pro Are Incredibly Light
14 Mar 31 Miles Arbour / DispatchDesigned to be as light as possible without sacrificing key features, the new Mountain Laurel Designs SoloMid Pro and Cricket Pro cut weight and are available in Dyneema or SilPoly options. Learn more here…
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The Aper APEX1 Pitches Using your Bike
35 Oct 7 Miles Arbour / DispatchThe new Aper APEX1 is a modular, minimal tent that incorporates the bicycle as part of its structure to meet the unique demands of bikepacking. With a tiny one-liter pack size and a trail weight as low as 480 grams, there’s a lot to like. Learn more about the APEX1 Kickstarter campaign here…
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Big Agnes Updates Bikepack Tents with new Waterproof Handlebar Bag
11 Sep 23 Miles Arbour / DispatchBig Agnes just announced some updates to the Copper Spur UL Bikepack and Tiger Wall UL Bikepack tents, including the use of PFAS-free fabrics and a new waterproof stuff sack. Check them out here…
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Durston X-Dome 1+ Review: The Best 1-Person Tent Available?
69 Jul 17 Neil Beltchenko / Bikepacking GearIn our latest tent review, Neil takes a detailed look at Durston’s new X-Dome 1+. Despite some initial skepticism, he came away thinking that this freestanding shelter might be the best one-person tent available. In our Durston X-Dome 1+ review, he covers everything from setup and materials to packed weights and the standout features that distinguish it from the competition. Find it here…
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The Zpacks Duplex Pro is Made For Long-Distance Adventures
0 Jul 4 Miles Arbour / DispatchThe newly released Zpacks Duplex Pro has two zippered doorways and space for two wide sleeping bags, and it still only weighs 554 grams. Take a look at the brand’s latest and greatest version of this classic model, which doesn’t appear to skimp on details…
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The New Durston X-Dome 2 is Available with Short Bikepacking Poles
21 Apr 29 Miles Arbour / DispatchThe new Durston X-Dome 2 weighs under three pounds, offers plenty of space for two people and gear, is freestanding, and is available with ultra-short bikepacking poles to make carrying it even easier. Dig into the details here…
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The 2025 Durston X-Mid 1 Gets its Largest Update Yet
16 Mar 11 Miles Arbour / DispatchFollowing last week’s update of the X-Mid 2, the new Durston X-Mid 1 just received its biggest update to date, making it lighter, stronger, and more functional than ever. Check it out here…
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The 2025 TarpTent Double Rainbow Li is Here
0 Nov 27 Miles Arbour / DispatchOne of TarpTent’s lightest two-person tents, the Double Rainbow Li, was recently updated with a more durable floor, shorter pole segments, and an improved tensioning system. Find everything you need to know about the 2025 TarpTent Double Rainbow Li here…
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MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack Review: Getting Closer…
36 Nov 7 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking GearReleased earlier this year, the MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack Tents build on the classic Hubba Hubba series but cater to bikepackers with its integrated handlebar stuff sack, shorter pole segments, an interior clothesline, and other clever features. Find Miles’ review of the MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack 2-Person Tent after several bikepacking trips plus Neil’s video review of the 1-Person version here…
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The Durston X-Dome 1+ is a Freestanding 1-Person Tent
41 Oct 8 Miles Arbour / DispatchThe new Durston X-Dome 1+ Tent is freestanding, weighs just over two pounds, and claims to be more stormworthy and functional than other tents in its weight class. Find everything you need to know here…























