UL-Backpacking
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Comparison of Five Ultralight Backpack Liners
Backpackers are split about 50/50 when it comes to using a backpack rain cover or lining the inside of their…
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Supai Matkat Ultralight Packraft Review
The Supai Adventure Gear Matkat is an ultralight single-chamber packraft designed for flatwater wilderness paddling. Weighing just 26.5 ounces, it rolls…
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Hilleberg Tarp 5 Backpacking Tarp Review
The Hilleberg Tarp 5 is an unconventional, five-sided tarp that weighs 11.3 oz, including guylines and line tensioners. Most backpacking…
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Trekking Pole Tents: Pros and Cons
Trekking pole tents use hiking poles for setup instead of tent poles as a weight-saving measure for backpackers. They’re also…
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Why Do Backpackers Use Foam Sleeping Pads?
Many backpackers carry closed-cell foam sleeping pads because they’re lightweight and don’t fail like air mattresses. If you want to…
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Ultralight Tents: Common Pitfalls and Complaints
While ultralight tents are easier to carry because they weigh less, you usually have to sacrifice something in terms of…
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Lightweight Backpacking: What is the Big 4?
The goal of lightweight backpacking is to reduce the amount of gear weight you carry on backpacking trips without compromising…
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Therm-a-Rest Vesper 45 Ultralight Backpacking Quilt Review
The Therm-a-Rest Vesper 45 Ultralight Quilt is a 12 oz warm-weather quilt with premium materials and impressive performance features…
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Western Mountaineering Versalite 10 Sleeping Bag Review
The Western Mountaineering Versalite 10 sleeping bag is the sleeping bag I would choose if I could have only one.…
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Paria Ultralight Needle Tent Stakes Review
Paria needle stakes are square aluminum stakes with a curved hook at the end. They’re quite durable, stand up to…
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Montbell EX Light Down Anorak Hoody Review
The Montbell EX Light Down Anorak is an ultralight 900-fill power, down sweater that’s ideal for wearing around camp, during…
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Zpacks Pocket Tarp with Doors Review
The Zpacks Pocket Tarp w/ Doors is a one-person tarp weighing 6.1 oz with guylines attached. It is constructed from…
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Titanium vs Aluminum Camping Cook Pots: How to Choose
Titanium camping cook pots are better than aluminum cook pots if your top priority is saving weight. They are stronger…
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How Many Pairs of Socks Should You Bring on a Backpacking Trip?
Many people bring too many extra clothes on backpacking trips, including more shirts, pants, pairs of underwear, socks, and even shoes…
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