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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
33 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…
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Gossamer Gear The Two Review
25 Feb 3 Miles Arbour / gearGossamer Gear’s The Two is a lightweight, single-wall shelter that’s roomy enough for two people, bugproof, simple, and weighs less than two pounds. Miles and Lucas have been testing it out for the last year to see how it fares in a wide range of conditions, from the Pacific Northwest to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. Find their detailed review here…
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Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack Tents: Now with OSMO
14 Feb 1 Miles Arbour / newsRemember the recycled, PFC-free OSMO fabric that Nemo announced earlier last year? They just added it to their Dragonfly Bikepack tents, which are available now. Learn more here…
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Durston X-Mid Pro 1 Announced
15 Jan 23 Miles Arbour / newsFollowing last year’s release of the two-person model, the Durston X-Mid Pro 1 is a one-person Dyneema tent weighing under 500 grams that offers loads of interior space and packs down small. Find everything you need to know here…
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Big Sky International Soul 1P Tent Long-Term Review
25 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!
36 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…