The Tarptent Dipole 1 DW Tent is a lightweight, double-walled, two-person, non-freestanding shelter that can be set up with trekking poles and two stays included with the tent. There are two interior options, a mesh and a solid interior, with the solid costing $30 more and weighing 0.4 oz / 11 g
Zpacks Duplex Zip Tent Review
The Zpacks Duplex Zip Tent is an ultralight two-person, non-freestanding shelter designed for thru-hiking and ultralight backpacking. It's Zpacks's flagship shelter and has become remarkably popular with thru-hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. It's been the most
SlingFin Portal 1 Tent Review
The SlingFin Portal 1 is a lightweight one-person, freestanding shelter designed for backpacking, thru-hiking, bikepacking, or anyone who wants a freestanding single-person shelter with built-in stability and functionality. It's the successor to SlingFin's flagship freestanding backpacking tent,
Growatt INFINITY 1300 Power Station Review
The Growatt INFINITY 1300 Power Station is a combination package of the Growatt INFINITY 1300 and one Growatt 200W Solar Panel. The Growatt INFINITY 1300 is a 1382Wh power bank with an 1800W output. It weighs 42.32 lb / 19.2 kg and has two USB-C ports, four USB-A ports, four Type B outlets, and a
HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 5 Trail Runner Review
The HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 5 is a lightweight trail running shoe with a Vibram sole that's a popular choice among runners, thru-hikers, and backpackers alike. It's the successor to the Speedgoat 4 and HOKA has made some serious improvements to the shoe; my favorite being the Speedgoat 5's new back
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Review
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT from Cascade Designs is a three-season 13 oz / 369 g inflatable sleeping pad with a 4.5 R-value (the measure of resistance to heat flow through a given thickness of material). It's the next evolution in what's essentially become the default ultralight,
SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie Review
The SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie is a lightweight fleece built for the outdoors. It's available in three configurations: a pullover, a full-zip, and a full-zip without a hood. It can be used as an outer layer or mid-layer and does a good job of keeping you comfortable in a range of environments. Here's
SimmerShield Complete Solo System Backpacking Stove Review
The SimmerShield Complete Solo System is an ultralight cooking solution for the outdoors. It includes a stove, stove storage bag, pot, cozy, and windscreen (wall and floor). It's the windscreen (and the ease of purchasing an ultralight stove as a self-contained package) that Simmershield uses to