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Haven Lay Flat Hammock

Only ONE Good Reason to Use This Hammock—Haven Lay Flat Hammock Tent Review

April 27, 2022 stevensmith Leave a comment

I really wanted to like this thing! Its one of the only true lay-flat hammocks in existence. A hammock that even…

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PRICE vs. WEIGHT—You Can’t Have Both! ZPacks Plex Solo vs. SMD Lunar Solo

April 19, 2022 stevensmith Leave a comment

So you don’t have $600 to drop on the lightest tent in the world.  Well, the Lunar Solo is a…

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Water on down jacket

$12 Hack Beats Expensive Down Jacket—Nikwax Down Proof Test and Review

April 19, 2022 stevensmith Leave a comment

Why am soaking my down jacket in a near freezing stream AGAIN?  Because this time I want to see if…

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Posted in: Gear Testing, Uncategorized Filed under: Backpacking, Nikwax down proof treatment
Weighing Backpacks

Ultralight vs. Traditional Backpacking—Pros and Cons of Ultralight Backpacking

April 8, 2022 stevensmith Leave a comment

Do you remember that movie, Twins, from the 80s staring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Devito? The two were twins born…

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Posted in: Backpacking, Hiking
Six Moon Design Minimalist Backpack

You’ve NEVER Seen a Backpack Like This – Six Moon Designs Minimalist V2 Review

March 30, 2022 stevensmith Leave a comment

I’ve have owned A LOT of packs over the years: Gregory, Arctyex, REI, Dueter, Osprey, Gosomer Gear, Hyperlight Mountain Gear, Lowe…

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Posted in: Gear Review, Uncategorized Filed under: Backpack Review, Six Moons Designs

ONE BAG to Rule Them All—The North Face One Bag Review

March 10, 2022 stevensmith Leave a comment

So you know how in The Lord of the Rings, 19 rings of power are given to the elves, the dwarves…

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Three Ultralight Setups

Big 3 ULTRALIGHT MAKEOVER—Three Options to Cut Serious Weight!

March 2, 2022 stevensmith Leave a comment

By far, the heaviest things you carry into the backcountry are your tent, backpack, and sleep system. Depending on your…

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Soaking Wet Jacket

The Truth About Wet Down Jackets

February 26, 2022 stevensmith Leave a comment

As light as a feather. There is a reason that phrase exits. Because no other material, not even space-age technology…

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Posted in: Gear Review, Uncategorized Filed under: coat, cold weather, Jacket
Tent in snow

5 Myths YOU Thought Were True About Backpacking

February 16, 2022 stevensmith Leave a comment

A few years ago, I was on a backpacking trip with my daughter and a few of her friends. She…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: Backpacking, Hiking, Myths
ZPacks Plex Solo Țenț

The Lightest Tent in the World – The New Zpacks Plex Solo

February 10, 2022 stevensmith Leave a comment

The lightest, fully enclosed backpacking tent in existence.  13.7 ounces of pure ultralight bliss.  But is it too good to…

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