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Preorders Open for Stealthy SlingFin Portal 2 Tent
15 Feb 16 Miles Arbour / DispatchPreorders 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 / Bikepacking 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 / DispatchRemember 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 / DispatchFollowing 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 / Bikepacking 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 / DispatchThe 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 / DispatchDesigned 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 / DispatchJust 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
9 Nov 2 Miles Arbour / DispatchNew 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 / DispatchThe 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 / DispatchFlorida-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
64 May 27 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking 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…























