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Water on down jacket

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

April 19, 2022 stevensmith

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

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

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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Posted in: Gear Review, Uncategorized
Three Ultralight Setups

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

March 2, 2022 stevensmith

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

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

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

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

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