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Bikepacking with a Hammock: An Introduction
77 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
31 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
16 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
60 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…
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Sea To Summit Announces Alto and Telos Tents
16 Mar 9 Miles Arbour / newsSea To Summit just released their first series of tents, and from the looks of things, they’ve come up with some thoughtful and unique features that we’re eager to test out for ourselves. Find details on their Alto and Telos tent series here…
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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Bikepack Tent Review (video)
23 Feb 9 Neil Beltchenko / gearIn our latest video review, Neil digs into the new Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Bikepack tent after using it for a couple of months prior to its release. Find the detailed review here, along with a few photos and some of Logan’s pros and cons…
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Big Agnes Eco-Friendly Solution Dye in New Tents
1 Dec 21 Miles Arbour / newsNew for 2021, Big Agnes just introduced a more environmentally friendly dying process that uses less water, energy, and harmful chemicals for some of their tent body and fly fabrics. Learn more about the solution dye process here…
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2021 Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 Bikepack: First Look
39 Nov 2 Logan Watts / gearBig Agnes just released the new 2021 “Bikepack” edition of its Copper Spur HV tents. We had the chance to try out the UL1 for a few nights prior to launch. Here are our impressions alongside all the details, weights, specs, and loads of photos…
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Marmot Superalloy 2-Person Tent Review
34 Jul 2 Miles Arbour / gearQuietly released earlier this year, the Marmot Superalloy is an ultralight, two-person, semi-freestanding tent that weighs just over two pounds and doesn’t skimp on features or interior living space. We got our hands on one to test during several recent route scouting missions. Find photos, specs, and Miles’ first impressions here…
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Sneak Peek at the New Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack Tent
13 Jun 26 Miles Arbour / newsThe all-new Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack Tent has plenty of bikepacking-specific features, including compact poles, straps and a bag for handlebar mounting, a gear storage tub, and a subdued stealth appearance. Find sneak peek photos and details here…
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New Big Agnes Scout 1 Platinum Tent
23 Jun 24 Miles Arbour / newsNew for this year, the Big Agnes Scout 1 Platinum is their lightest three-season tent available. Weighing in at less than a pound, this trekking pole style tent still offers a roomy interior and great ventilation. Check out the details here…