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NEMO Hornet Elite 2P Review

Sep 11, 2020 by George Harris

The NEMO Equipment Hornet Elite 2P (33 oz / 935 g, $499.95) is a semi-freestanding, double-walled, ultralight tent. It features design touches meant to increase the volume of the tent while not adding additional weight.

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Big Agnes Scout 1 Platinum Tent Review

Aug 14, 2020 by Tully Henke

The Big Agnes Scout 1 Platinum (13 oz / 369 g, $349.95) is a single wall, single-entrance, trekking pole-supported, silnylon, one-person tent from Big Agnes. It is one of the lightest shelters in its class.

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Podcast 027 | Listener Q & A

May 30, 2020 by Backpacking Light

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Ryan and Andrew answer listener questions gathered from Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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Tarptent Notch Li Review (Updated: V2 2020 Version)

Apr 18, 2020 by Ryan Jordan

This Tarptent Notch Li Review presents the benefits of Dyneema Composite Fabrics (DCF) for ultralight backpacking shelters, assesses its design/feature set, and compares the Notch Li to its competitors.

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Podcast 024 | The Backpacking Gear We Love, and Why

Feb 27, 2020 by Backpacking Light

Andrew and Ryan talk about some of the BPL Staff’s favorite gear, our gear review philosophy, current news, and more!

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Big Agnes Fly Creek HV 1 Carbon Review (Tent)

Oct 19, 2019 by Andrew Marshall

This Big Agnes Fly Creek HV 1 Carbon review dives into one of the lightest double walled shelter systems onto the market.

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Slingfin Splitwing UL Tarp Review

Sep 19, 2019 by David Hosmer

The SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp is a modular 24 oz, 1-2 person shelter that bridges the gap between minimalist tarps and fully enclosed tents.

shelters, Slingfin, Tarp

Podcast 013 | SKILLS SHORT – Tent-bound in a Storm

Jul 8, 2019 by Backpacking Light

In this episode, Ryan offers some practical guidelines for managing wet gear, condensation, and camp chores if you have to be holed up in a tent during a prolonged period of inclement weather.

hyperlite mountain gear, inclement weather, locus gear, podcast, rei, shelters

REI Quarter Dome SL 1 Review

May 17, 2019 by Ryan Jordan

The REI Quarter Dome SL 1 is a single person, side entry, single side vestibule, double wall, mostly mesh inner, semi-freestanding tent.

big agnes, double wall tents, mountain safety research, msr, Nemo, recreational equipment inc., rei, shelters, tent

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 Tent Review

Apr 19, 2019 by Ryan Jordan

The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 is a two-person, hybrid single/double wall, two-vestibule Dyneema Composite Fabrics (DCF) tent that can be pitched with two trekking poles. This review assesses wind loading, snow loading, rain, condensation resistance, ease of setup, livability.

double wall tents, hyperlite mountain gear, shelters, single wall tents, Six Moon Designs, Tarptent, zpacks

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