Mountain Laurel Designs
Episode 130 | Bivy Sack Camping
Discover Ryan’s discreet bivy sack camping methodology for alpine environments, encompassing essential gear, requisite skills, and a critical analysis of tent practicality. Embrace the experience of open-air slumber.
DetailsBackpacking Light Staff Picks: Our Favorite Gear
Our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used over the past year – the next edition of our infamous Staff Picks!
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?
DetailsMountain Laurel Designs Duomid Shelter
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Mountain Laurel Designs Duomid Shelter.
DetailsMountain Laurel Designs Superlight Solo Bivy
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Solo Bivy.
DetailsMountain Laurel Designs Pro Poncho-Tarp
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Mountain Laurel Designs Pro Poncho.
DetailsUltralight Rain Mitts for Backpacking: Reviews & Gear Guide
In this gear guide, we review 16 models of waterproof mitten shells (“rain mitts”) weighing less than 4 ounces (113 g) within the primary context of 3-season backpacking.
DetailsMountain Laurel Designs Supermid Shelter
There are lighter pyramid shelters available for summer use, but if stormworthiness is important to you, take a look at a silnylon Mountain Laurel Designs Supermid Shelter. We’re happy to…
DetailsMountain Laurel Designs eVENT Soul Bivy
If you need to camp in a bivy sack on a multi-night trip that offers no opportunity to dry out your gear during sunny mornings, the Mountain Laurel Designs eVENT…
DetailsMountain Laurel Designs Trailstar Shelter
The Mountain Laurel Designs Trailstar Shelter is a zipperless shelter that’s a little bit finicky to pitch, but mastering that art is worth it if you need a low-profile and…
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