A waterproof backpack is a luxury that many backpackers lust for, but what does it really buy you? Most of the people that own waterproof backpacks still line the inside of their pack with a garbage bag or pack their gear in …
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What are Zero-Drop Hiking Shoes
Zero-drop shoes have become popular with hikers and backpackers over the past few years, thanks in part to Altra Running Shoes, a brand known both for their oversized toe-box and zero-drop style. Before Altra, many hikers had never considered the drop of …
Read More »Terra Rosa Gear Hoodless Tyvek Sleeping Bag Cover
The Terra Rosa Gear Hoodless Sleeping Bag Cover is made out of a soft grade of Tyvek called 1443r, which is a breathable, waterproof fabric with a very soft hand that feels like silk. It’s amazing stuff and doesn’t feel like house …
Read More »Zpacks Arc Air 50L ROBIC Backpack Review
The ZPacks Arc Air 50L ROBIC Backpack is an ultralight pack with a curved carbon fiber frame made with 100d and 210d Robic nylon. The backpack is a roll-top pack with a front mesh pocket, side water bottle pockets, and sleeping pad …
Read More »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 and hammock tarps are four-sided rectangles or six-sided hexagon shapes, so a five-sided tarp is a real departure from the norm. That’s …
Read More »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 up quite compactly making it easy to carry inside a backpack. However, the Matkat is made with lightweight polyester that requires delicate handling. …
Read More »UltraliteSacks Ultralight DCF Compression Sack Review
UltraliteSack’s Ultralight Compression Sack is a roll-top compression sack made with Dyneema Composite Fabrics (DCF). It’s available in three volumes: small (5.5L), medium (6.8L), and large (9.5L). I’ve been eyeing the product photo that Garage Grown Gear had for it on their …
Read More »Northern Ultralight Sundown 46 Backpack Review
The Northern Ultralight Sundown Backpack is a modular 46-liter rolltop pack designed for ultralight-style thru-hiking. Weighing 25.8 oz ounces, it’s made with XPac, 210 Dyneema Grid, and heavy-duty mesh for extra durability. Northern Ultralight is a new Canadian cottage backpack manufacturer company …
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