I was determined to hate the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 2P ultralight tent. As a devoted lover of freestanding tents, I’d sworn never to convert to a trekking-pole tent. I wanted a dependable shelter that could be pitched anywhere at a moment’s notice, and withstand any weather. I never believed a trekking-pole tent could offer me any…
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Gear Review: Jetboil Minimo Cooking System
The first piece of hiking equipment that I ever purchased was a stove. Not hiking boots, or a hiking backpack. Nope, as a food orientated person, the first thing I bought was kit for my camp kitchen. I wanted to sip hot coffee on mountain peaks, and warm cups of soup on those cold trail days. 8 years…
Gear Review: Sea to Summit’s Etherlight XT Extreme Sleeping Mat
Last year, I bought my boyfriend a new winter sleeping mat. On its maiden voyage, we went snow camping, setting up just below the summit of Mount Twynam in Kosciuszko National Park. After a big day of touring with heavy packs on, and scoring a couple of turns, we were ready to pass out. Just as we lay down…
Gear Review: Sea to Summit’s Airlite Towel
Have you ever heard hikers talk about ‘the extra 10%’? When it comes to pack weight, the rule of thumb is to keep 10% extra room in your pack for a few little luxury items; be it a bottle of wine, a pillow, or that extra pair of socks. For me, the extra 10% is…
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