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Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Review: Family Space Pod
17 Apr 25 Cass Gilbert / gearCass and his family crew take a Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 on tour through Baja California, Mexico, where it provides the perfect capsule for star gazing and beach camping. Read on for the full review, strip lighting and all…
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Nemo Hornet Elite 2P Review: 28 Square Foot Bachelor Pad
8 Sep 27 Miles Arbour / gearOn the hunt for an incredibly ultralight tent but not willing to sacrifice features like bug mesh, vestibules, and multiple doors? The NEMO Hornet Elite 2P is as light – or even lighter – than some of the most tiny one-person shelters we have seen, but offers increased liveability and doesn’t skimp on clever features.
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To Tarp or Not to Tarp + Big Agnes Onyx UL Tarp Review
36 Aug 9 Colt Fetters / gearTarping, the mustache of the backcountry camping world. There’s no denying that at one time it was a popular style. And for years after it was looked upon with misunderstanding and distaste. But, it’s back. And I assure you, it’s here to stay. In this review of the Big Agnes Onyx UL we discuss the ins and outs of tarp camping as well as the specifics of the tarp in question.
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Six Moon Designs Deschutes Review: modular minimalism
14 May 30 Cass Gilbert / gearKeen to try a tarp but fearful of critters, ticks and things that go bump in the night? The Six Moon Designs Deschutes is an ultralight solo tarp that’s easily transformed into a more conventional tent, courtesy of an optional bug net. We take one into the wilds and live to tell the tale…
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Nemo Gogo Elite Shelter Review: Demons at bay.
18 Apr 24 Logan Watts / gearIf you are looking for a shelter to minimize packing space — and seal out things that crawl, bite, or just plain scare the hell out of you — the Nemo Gogo Elite might just be the best non-bivy option on the market. But then again, maybe not if you’re afraid of small spaces…
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Hyperlite UltaMid 2 Review: Andes to Caucasus
40 Jan 11 Cass Gilbert / gearThe Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 2 is a minimal, pyramid-style shelter, constructed in the US from top grade cuben fiber and rated for four season mountain use. But given its eyebrow-raisingly high price tag, is it really worth the investment? After using it for several months, bikepacking across both the Bolivian Andes and the Georgian Caucasus, here’s why we think it is…
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A Year (of gear) in Review: My First Year Bikepacking
34 Oct 20 Miles Arbour / gear-listsMiles tried a lot of gear during his first year bikepacking. He also explored a new route in Ontario, learned to sew, and found a new addiction. Read his year [of gear] in review…
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Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL1 Review: More for me?
36 May 3 Logan Watts / gearThe new HV version of the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 is a significant reboot of the original. Having lived in the old Fly Creek UL1 during countless solo bikepacking trips, I was stoked to check out the new model but suspicious of the “improved” moniker that came with it. As we all know, newer isn’t always better…
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Bear Paw PyraTent 2 Review: minimal shelter, big on space
17 Mar 9 Cass Gilbert / gearBear Paw Wilderness Designs’ PyraTent 2 is an ultralight, two person pyramid-style tarp, that doubles as a solo shelter with palatial space for stashing gear.
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Big Agnes Slater UL 2+ Review: 2×3+ Bikepacking Tent
5 Mar 26 Logan Watts / gearThe Slater UL 2+ tent offers a spacious interior in a minimal package with one hidden perk, a bit of insulation for the cold nights of winter and early spring.