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Kammok Mantis Ultralight All-in-One Hammock Tent Review

Kammok Mantis Ultralight All-in-One Hammock tent Review

Kammok’s Mantis Ultralight All-in-One Hammock Tent (“Mantis UL”) is a  complete hammock shelter system that includes a hammock with an optional full-length zippered bugnet, integrated ridgeline, tarp, hammock suspension, and stakes that pack up together into a roll-top stuff sack for a …

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Outdoor Vitals ShadowLight 60 Ultralight Backpack Review

Outdoor Vitals ShadowLight 60 Backpack Review

The Outdoor Vitals ShadowLight 60 is a 31.5 oz ultralight-style backpack pack designed for multi-day backpacking and thru-hiking. It’s a rolltop backpack made with Robic nylon ripstop (details below) with an unusual external pocket system and a front zipper so you can …

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Mystery Ranch 2-Day Assault Backpack Review

Mystery Ranch 2-Day Assault Backpack Review

The Mystery Ranch 2-Day Assault Backpack is a 27-liter daypack that’s great for day hikes, travel, school, and more urban endeavors. While it has a potentially off-putting militaristic name, it’s quickly become my go-to pack for overnight trips and plane travel, but …

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