tarp camping

Winter Backpacking When There’s No Snow?

Tips, Tricks, and Hacks December 1, 2020

My shelter, sleep, clothing, water, and cook system for when temps drop but full-on winter snow and wind hasn't yet arrived.

Podcast 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.

Field Notes: Winter Backpacking in Southeast Wyoming

Trips February 14, 2019

Lightweight backpacking in winter: field notes from SE Wyoming - tarp camping, firebuilding, wood stove cooking, and more (VIDEO).

Mountains, Waterfalls and Rivers: Exploring Monkman Provincial Park, British Columbia

Trips December 17, 2017

So when Ben texted me that he and two other guys had lined up a brand new "epic" trip in Monkman Provincial Park, British Columbia, I probably should have thought about what I was getting into. But I was up for some excitement so I joined the trip.

Mike St. Pierre: Interview with the Founder of Hyperlite Mountain Gear

People December 4, 2015

Mike St. Pierre founded Hyperlite Mountain Gear while working as chef in NYC out of a desire to have lighter gear for his weekend adventures. He has not looked back and HMG is quietly and quickly making a name for itself in the outdoor industry. Read what Mike has to say about his company and his recent adventure in the Grand Canyon.

Ruta Locura Lone Peak Tent & WiFi Stove Review

SpotLite Gear Reviews (*) October 20, 2015

The Ruta Locura Lone Peak Tent with the wood-burning WiFi stove offers luxury winter camping accommodations at a relatively paltry weight.

Backpacking Light 101: The Art of Ultralight

Wilderness Skills January 1, 2011

A Lightweight Primer to Backcountry Travel for the Uninitiated.

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

Granite Gear White Lightnin’ Tarp (8×10)

Gear Reviews September 29, 2003 See how this shelter rates with others in our Comparison Review of Tarps and Other Floorless Shelters Also available in 10×10 and 10×12 sizes In the field, using 8 tie-out...

Comparison Review of Tarps and Other Floorless Shelters

Gear Reviews September 29, 2003 Overview The objective of this review is to provide an overview of the floorless shelters for lightweight backpackers. Herein, we review products from GoLite, Integral Designs, TarpTent, Oware, Granite Gear,...