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Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack Tents: Now with OSMO
Remember 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
Following 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
The 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!
The 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
Designed 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
Just 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
New 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
The 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
Florida-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
Keen 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
The 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
Tarptent’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…