Admittedly, neither of us are in peak physical condition, sitting around the 220 LBS mark for personal weight, but the bike has a rider capacity of 275 LBS which is more than enough. Even if we were to load a bag for the day and our bows or crossbows, we wouldn’t even come close to… Continue reading Ultralight Backpacking Gear
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Ultralight Tent & Backpacking Shelters
A frequent reader of our site put the lightweight Cool Cabana pop up beach canopy to the test during a West Coast vacation. We put the lightweight Cool Cabana pop up beach canopy to the test during ozark trail backpack an East Coast vacation. Our industry leading, award-winning shelters are made in the United States allowing… Continue reading Ultralight Tent & Backpacking Shelters
Ultralight Tent & Backpacking Shelters
The new Simple Push technology allows this canopy to be set up with ease in just 60 seconds. One person can use the Simple Push handle to extend the canopy so it is ready for use. The 50+ UV protection canopy top combined with the 10-foot by 10-foot frame provides 100 square feet of shade… Continue reading Ultralight Tent & Backpacking Shelters
Ultralight Backpacking Gear
It’s a little lighter but a lot stiffer and easier to adjust than the original lever, and the one from Oak significantly improves the braking feel in my books, although that is sort of a matter of taste. To start with, I marginally overinflated the shock, but that didn’t feel quite right, so after some… Continue reading Ultralight Backpacking Gear
Ultralight Backpacking Gear Lightweight
Physically check in by filling out a backpacking card at dedicated trailheads. Also, learn the seven principles of “Leave No Trace” to keep the backcountry beautiful. Temperatures can swing from chilly mornings to sweltering afternoons. Pack rain gear to stay warm and dry, and consider bringing one set of clothes to change into at camp… Continue reading Ultralight Backpacking Gear Lightweight
Ultralight Tent & Backpacking Shelters
Of all the wagons we tested, the Mac Sports Collapsible Folding Outdoor Utility Wagon best hits the sweet spot of price, versatility, weight, and ease of use. It’s one of the simplest wagons to unfold and use, and it rolls smoothly enough to keep its contents intact over mud, grass, bumps, and curbs. At 22½… Continue reading Ultralight Tent & Backpacking Shelters
Ultralight Backpacks for Hiking
Join Outside+ to get access to exclusive content, 1,000s of training plans, and more. Try out unlimited access with 7 days of Outside+ for free. If you need a large pack, or are heading on a days-long adventure, this pack won’t work for you. While this pack won’t work for everyone, it’s a practical size… Continue reading Ultralight Backpacks for Hiking
Ultralight Backpacks for Hiking
If something crawled through the zipper door it wouldn’t immediately be inches from my face but instead would have to work its way a few more feet to my head. At the same time, my head wasn’t zero or six feet from the door, but about two or three feet at all times. We recommend… Continue reading Ultralight Backpacks for Hiking
Ultralight Tent & Backpacking Shelters
Perhaps our two favorites are camping tent additions that connect to the frame of the shelter and leverage the stability of the 10×10 frame to support a camping tent structure. The canopy fabric is made of a lightweight denier polyester, offering water resistant features and 50+ UPF, which we love. Being protected from the suns… Continue reading Ultralight Tent & Backpacking Shelters
Ultralight Backpacks for Hiking
It isn’t built to be on your back 8 hours a day, and it won’t support 25 pounds. Used for its intended purpose, this is one of the best hiking/backpacking deals I’ve ever come across. Obviously, you need to be able to carry the things you need every day. This might mean your computer or… Continue reading Ultralight Backpacks for Hiking