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Nemo Launches 2019 Collection
0 Jan 17 Miles Arbour / newsNemo just launched its 2019 collection of tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads. With new designs and an emphasis on cutting weight, many of these products may be of interest to bikepackers who are in need of some new camping gear this year…
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Max SV Sleeping Pad Review + Corus HD Quilt
0 Nov 14 Joe Cruz / gearThermarest’s Corus HD Quilt and NeoAir Xlite Max SV mattress promise lightweight, packable, luxurious comfort. For six months, we put them to the test…
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Sea To Summit Spark SP I Review: Light as a Feather
22 Oct 29 Miles Arbour / gearThe Sea To Summit Spark Sp I sleeping bag is light enough that it might just weigh less than your favourite down jacket. It also packs down smaller than most bags we’ve used and can still keep you comfortable through the summer and into the shoulder seasons. Here’s how it fared after a season and a half of use…
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A Year (of gear) in Review: My First Year Bikepacking
32 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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Sea to Summit Insulated Air Mat & Ember Eb1 Quilt review: A minimal sleep system.
8 Sep 1 Cass Gilbert / gearTreating your air mattress and sleeping bag as a complete system, rather than two separate entities, frees up a considerable amount of space on your bikepacking rig. It also helps trim back valuable weight. We head into the hills with Sea To Summit’s Ember Eb1 quilt and UltraLight Insulated Mattress, to find out if this lean setup is enough for a comfortable night’s sleep.
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Enlightened Equipment Convert and Enigma Reviews: 40 is the new 20.
19 Feb 22 Logan Watts / gearAs a sequel to our recent Quilt vs Sleeping Bag post, we took a look at two products from Minnesota’s Enlightened Equipment: the award winning Enigma quilt, and the Convert, an ultralight hoodless down bag with a twist. Plus, find out when and why a 40° bag may be all you need…
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Quilt vs Sleeping Bag: Katabatic Alsek 22 & ZPacks Solo Down
15 Dec 16 Logan Watts / gearBikepackers are increasingly choosing quilts over traditional mummy bags, largely because they’re lighter, simpler, and less bulky. But both have their place. Discover the pros and cons in our comparative review, featuring two of the top-rated ultralight options on the market…