Softshell jackets: How I love thee! You’ve warmed me skiing since I was 4, provided shelter from torrential downpours all over the Rocky Mountains, served as a blanket while hiking through northern Spain, kept the wind & sleet off my body while biking around Colorado. If I wasn’t already married, I’d probably marry you. Seriously. […]
How to Choose the Best Backpacking Stove for You
by Perry Rosenbloom
In order to find the best backpacking stove on the market, you’ll need to do some homework. More importantly, you need to be aware of your personal needs as a backpacker. Not every backpacking stove is the same, you see, because not all backpackers are the same. There are ultra-light hikers who generally don’t want […]
Best Backpacking Tents
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Backpacking tents are designed to be ultralight, easy to pitch and have large enough vestibules for you to store your gear (But not too large that the extra material weighs you down). All the top outdoor equipment brands, from REI, to MSR, to GoLite, to Mountain Hardwear design ultralight tents–but nowhere can you find a […]
Best Lightweight Tripods for P&S and dSLR Cameras
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I’ve bought two lightweight tripods: one for my dSLR and one for my point & shoot. Learn what I liked & disliked about the two ultralight tripods I’ve owned Photography in the outdoors is an unbeatable creative pastime. It’s also a heavy pastime. If you’re looking to cut back on the ounces, get your hands […]
Buying Guide for Ultralight Hiking Clothes
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Learn from an ounce counting backpacker about how to buy lightweight clothing & about the best ultralight hiking clothes for men & women Every ounce is important when you go backpacking for any length of time. The more you carry, the harder it’ll be. Outfitting yourself in the best lightweight outdoor clothing goes a long […]
Disadvantages of Trekking Poles
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OK – I love hiking poles. But there are disadvantages of trekking poles & you should consider them before laying down $150 on a pair. Learn what they are here. Honestly, trekking poles can be amazingly useful in the wilderness, providing you with a number benefits that can help you finish your hiking or camping […]
Best 3 Person Backpacking Tents: Reviews & Ratings
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Discover the best 3 person backpacking tents as I review the Big Agnes Jack Rabbit Marmot Limelight & MSR Carbon Reflex three person backpacking tents. With technology advancing as quickly as it is, and companies taking more and more stock in what their customers have to say, you have an amazing selection of 3 man, […]
Advantages of Hiking Poles
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Trekking poles makes hiking a full body workout! Learn the best pole hiking benefits as I review using hiking poles for balance, tent poles & more! Hiking’s an incredibly versatile sport that can be done in a variety of different terrain, weather situations, or seasons. You can go hiking in a flat glade at the […]
How to Choose Trekking Poles
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Learn how to choose trekking poles based on your hiking style, body type & how you plan to use them. Learn from my experience of hiking over 500 miles per year. My wife and I spent HOURS in REI, trying to figure out the right hiking poles to meet our needs. Now it’s time for […]
Comparison of Casual vs Mountaineering Hiking Poles
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What are the best trekking poles? Depends on how your knees are & how you want to use them (casual hiking, mountaineering?) Read my advice to learn more. My wife and I spent a few hours in REI, examining the best hiking poles, discussing how we hike, and navigating the mess ourselves. So, I wrote […]
