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How to Choose Backpacking Gear (Shelter Case Studies)
In this video, we walk through a framework for making decisions about how to select gear based on benefits, features, and design attributes, with a focus on shelter systems.
DetailsEpisode 99 | How to Hide Your Food from Bears
In episode 99 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to learn about how bears smell, and what you can do to hide your food from the nose of a bear.
DetailsEpisode 90 | Alpaca Wool Baselayers
In today’s episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to talk about four season tents, a new ABC watch that could dethrone the Garmin Fenix, and alpaca wool fabrics used for next-to-skin base layer apparel.
DetailsTarptent Dipole 1 DW
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Tarptent Dipole 1 DW.
Details2022 Backpacking Light Members Choice Awards
First annual Members Choice Awards – what gear do our members use and love as we near the end of 2022?
DetailsTarptent Dipole Li (1 & 2) Shelters
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Tarptent Dipole 1 Li and Dipole 2 Li tents.
DetailsTarptent Dipole Li Review
The Tarptent Dipole 1 Li and 2 Li are rectangular DCF trekking pole tents with carbon end struts to boost interior volume and stability, and a four-stake footprint that eliminates the need for apex guyline tie-outs in mild weather.
DetailsTarptent ProTrail Li Review
The Tarptent ProTrail Li (17.7 ounces / 502 g, from $529) is a single-wall, double trekking-pole, single-vestibule, front-entry Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF) 1-person shelter.
DetailsTarptent Reflective Guyline
Tarptent guylines are not the lightest, but they come in pre-built lengths and offer the strongest holding power when used with standard sized lineloc tensioners. Their slightly larger diameter make…
DetailsTarptent Aeon Li Tent
Tarptent’s lightest solo tent, the Aeon Li, uses Dyneema Composite Fabrics and includes Tarptent’s Pitchloc system to increase usable volume inside the tent and improve its stormworthiness.
DetailsTarptent Moment DW Tent
The Tarptent Moment DW is one of the lightest single-hoop tunnel tents available, and has the very nice option of a solid fabric interior for four season use.
DetailsTarptent Notch Tent
The Tarptent Notch is strong, stormworthy, and modular. We like this silnylon version when we absolutely need to pitch it as tight as possible for driving rain and wind. For…
DetailsTarptent Notch Li Tent
The Tarptent Notch Li is light, strong, stormworthy, and modular. We like this DCF version for weight savings, more light (transparency), and less stretch and no sagging when it’s wet…
DetailsTarptent Protrail Tent
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Tarptent Protrail Tent.
DetailsTarptent Scarp 1 Tent
The Scarp’s single hoop, four Pitchloc corners, optional crossing pole set, and optional solid fabric inner tent make it Tarptent’s best option for winter backpacking in more extreme conditions.
DetailsTarptent Stratospire 1 Tent
The Stratospire has an asymmetrical design with steep interior walls, dual entrances, and dual vestibules for a roomy, versatile tent.
DetailsTarptent Stratospire 2 Tent
The Stratospire has an asymmetrical design with steep interior walls, dual entrances, and dual vestibules for a roomy, versatile tent.
DetailsTarptent Double Rainbow Li Tent
At less than two pounds, the Tarptent Double Rainbow Li excels at providing headroom and interior livability. Two entrances, two vestibules, and a covered porch option (included) make it a…
DetailsTarptent Stratospire Li Tent
The Stratospire has an asymmetrical design with steep interior walls, dual entrances, and dual vestibules for a roomy, versatile tent. With the Li version’s Dyneema Composite Fabrics canopy, this is…
DetailsTarptent Scarp 2 Tent
The Scarp’s single hoop, four Pitchloc corners, optional crossing pole set, and optional solid fabric inner tent make it Tarptent’s best option for winter backpacking in more extreme conditions.
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