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Category: Gear Review

Steven with sleep system

The KEY to Great Sleep Outdoors

June 18, 2022 stevensmith

What is the worst part about backpacking? I think most people would say it’s the sleep. I don’t know what…

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Posted in: Backpacking Tips, Gear Review, Gear Testing, How To, Uncategorized Filed under: Backpacking, Review, Sleeping Bag, sleeping pad, sleeping quilt
Haven Lay Flat Hammock

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

April 27, 2022 stevensmith

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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Posted in: Gear Review, Uncategorized Filed under: Gear Review
Six Moon Design Minimalist Backpack

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

March 30, 2022 stevensmith

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

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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Soaking Wet Jacket

The Truth About Wet Down Jackets

February 26, 2022 stevensmith

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
ZPacks Plex Solo Țenț

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

July 8, 2022 stevensmith

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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Posted in: Gear Review, Uncategorized
Comparing two tents

Nemo Killer? The New MSR Freelite 2 vs. the Nemo Hornet Elite 2P Tent

July 8, 2022 stevensmith

Freestanding ultralight tents are my favorite. So when I found out MSR redesigned the Freelite 2 to be eight ounces…

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Posted in: Gear Review, Uncategorized Filed under: MSR Freelite 2, Nemo Hornet Elite, Tent Review
Mountain Hardwear Strato UL 2 Backpacking Tent

Mountain Hardwear STRATO 2P Tent Review

January 26, 2022 stevensmith

Backpacking tents are tiny. And when you are just carrying your tent, that’s great. Tiny tents fit better in your…

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Posted in: Gear Review, Uncategorized Filed under: Strato, Tent Review

Sockwa – The Ideal Slackline Shoes – Review

March 22, 2019 Steven Smith 2 Comments

A few weeks ago I grew tired of watching TV every night, and wanted something to do localy outdoors. Believe…

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RikSak by Gossamer Gear – Review

March 25, 2019 Steven Smith 1 Comment

I was planning a 4 night backpacking trip in the Pecos Wilderness when some friends and I began talking about…

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Posted in: Gear Review, Gear Testing, New Gear

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