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Mountain Laurel Designs: Bug Bivy

Mountain Laurel Designs: Bug Bivy

This past weekend I finally got to try the Mountain Laurel Design's Bug Bivy on a 3-day backpacking trip in Vermont. At 5.7 oz, including a small stuff sack, this is a very nice addition to a tarp setup, but it can also be used standalone inside... 

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Sea to Summit Mosquito Net Shelter

Sea to Summit Mosquito Net Shelter

I've tried a bunch of different bug net shelters this year, in order to find a bug net that could be used in a shelter or under an ultralight tarp to protect me from black flies and mosquito bites. One of these, the Sea to Summit Mosquito Net shelter... 

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Gossamer Gear Bug Canopy

Gossamer Gear Bug Canopy

On my past two backpacking trips, I've brought along a Gossamer Gear bug canopy to keep the bugs of my face when I sleep in open shelters. Weighing only 2.3 oz., this bug net can be hung underneath a tarp or in a shelter. Setting it up requires a... 

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My Long Trail Black Fly Defense Strategy

My Long Trail Black Fly Defense Strategy

Black flies are prevalent on the Long Trail in Vermont from spring through mid-summer. I'm going to be backpacking then and I've been devising some strategies to reduce the annoyance and health risk they pose. My first line of defense is gong... 

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Adding Pockets to Ultralight Backpacks

Adding Pockets to Ultralight Backpacks

Ultralight backpack manufacturers cut down on pack weight by removing a lot of creature comforts that you will normally find on heavier or mainstream backpacks. For example, hip belt pockets are not available as an option on my new Gossamer Gear Mariposa... 

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