bivy sacks

MSR Pro Bivy Review

Gear Reviews October 30, 2023

The MSR Pro Bivy weighs less than 10 ounces (285 g). It's a very compact, feature-less bivy sack that embodies the essence of bivy sack camping.

Episode 29 | The Bohohobos’ Big Trek

Podcasts August 1, 2020

Ryan and Andrew talk to Aïscha Tomasoa and Jesper Jensen - the Bohohobos - about their epic trek through Scandinavia as novice backpackers.

Episode 26 | Load Hauling

Podcasts April 21, 2020

Ryan and Andrew talk load hauling - how to go light when you have to pack heavy. Featuring an interview with Kevin Timm of Seek Outside.

MYOG Ultralight Fastpacking ‘Tivy’

Make Your Own Gear (MYOG) March 3, 2019

Step by step instructions on how to construct my MYOG tivy model and videos and pictures of it in use.

The Unconventional Sleep Systems Manifesto

State of the Market Reports (*) January 1, 2006

A Comprehensive Primer and Market Analysis of Top Bags, Quilts, and Wearable Systems

Summer Alpine Ice Climbing in Montana’s Beartooth Mountains

Expedition & Trip Reports June 26, 2003 This trip report describes a four day backpacking and alpine climbing trip to Whitetail Peak in Montana’s Beartooth Range, July 9-11, 2002. See end of document for gear notes &...

Hilleberg Bivanorak

Gear Reviews June 23, 2003

Hilleberg Bivanorak

GoLite Hex 3 Shelter REVIEW

Gear Reviews May 1, 2003

The GoLite Hex 3 Shelter is a winter traveler's dream: a floorless shelter that provides bombproof wind and storm protection. For 3-season use, the Hex 3 is a roomy refuge from fringe season storms.

Clothing and Sleep Systems for Mountain Hiking, 1st Edition (August 2002)

Gear Guides August 4, 2002

Clothing and Sleep Systems for Mountain Hiking, 1st Edition (August 2002)

GoLite Flash Sleeping Bag REVIEW

Gear Reviews July 4, 2002

The Polarguard 3D-filled GoLite Flash Sleeping Bag takes a modular approach to sleep systems, with a removable top that can be used to adjust the temperature range of the bag: when it's warm, simply zip it off and leave it home.

Oware EPIC / Silnylon Bivy Sack

Gear Reviews July 4, 2002

Oware EPIC / Silnylon Bivy Sack

Adventure Medical Kits Thermo-Lite Bivy Sack

Gear Reviews July 4, 2002

Adventure Medical Kits Thermo-Lite Bivy Sack

Integral Designs Endurance Bivy

Gear Reviews July 4, 2002

Integral Designs Endurance Bivy

Not Your Ordinary Lightweight Backpacker: An Interview with Bill Merchant

Interviews ("Faces") (*) December 17, 2001

Not Your Ordinary Lightweight Backpacker: An Interview with Bill Merchant

Elite Top Bag by Rab Carrington

Gear Reviews June 25, 2001

Elite Top Bag by Rab Carrington