Hyperlite Mountain Gear manufactures ultralight backpacking gear in an old mill building in Biddeford, Maine. The company was founded by two brothers, Mike and Dan St Pierre, who built the company from scratch. They’ve grown the company quickly by partnering with the State of Maine and local venture capitalists intent on adding skilled jobs to … The post Gear Tech Interview with Hyperlite Mountain Gear Co-founder, Mike St. Pierre appeared first on Section Hikers Backpacking Blog. from https://sectionhiker.com/gear-tech-interview-hyperlite-mountain-gear-co-founder-mike-st-pierre/
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Prana’s Stretch Zion Hiking Pants are my favorite hiking pants. They’re buttery soft with just the right amount of stretch. They have snaps in the legs so you can roll them up if you get too warm and include an integrated belt, something that I wish all hiking pant manufacturers provided. Specs at a Glance … The post Prana Stretch Zion Hiking Pants Review appeared first on Section Hikers Backpacking Blog. from https://sectionhiker.com/prana-stretch-zion-pants-review/ The Zpacks Duplex Tent is a single-wall 2 person tent made with Dyneema Composite Fabrics (formerly called cuben fiber) that weighs 19.4 oz. It has two doors, two vestibules, and requires two trekking poles to erect. Despite its high-tech construction, the Duplex is a remarkably simple tent to set up and use, which probably explains … The post Zpacks Duplex Tent Review appeared first on Section Hikers Backpacking Blog. from https://sectionhiker.com/zpacks-duplex-tent-review-dcf/ Ancient Lakes is a popular east-side backpacking destination in Washington State, especially early in the season when the Cascades and Olympics are snowed under. The area consists of two 1.5-mile-long coulees (box canyons formed by eroding basalt) separated by a 300-foot-tall “rib” or wall. The western ends of the coulees open to the Columbia River … The post Ancient Lakes Backpack appeared first on Section Hikers Backpacking Blog. from https://sectionhiker.com/ancient-lakes-backpack/ The updated 2019 Granite Gear Crown2 60 Backpack is now better than ever, with larger side pockets for carrying water bottles and other essentials. Available in men’s and women’s sizes, it features an adjustable length hip belt, roll top, and optional top lid pocket. Weighing just over 2 lbs, the Crown2 60 is one of … The post Raffle: Enter for a Chance to Win a FREE Granite Gear Crown2 60 Backpack appeared first on Section Hikers Backpacking Blog. from https://sectionhiker.com/raffle-crown2-60-backpack/ The Ray-Way Tarp Kit is an excellent introduction to MYOG (make-your-own-gear) and for a reasonable price, makes a lightweight and highly-packable shelter which is flexible for many situations. I have used a Ray-Way Tarp as my primary solo and 2-person shelter since 2011. Specs at a Glance Type: DIY kit to make a 2-person A-frame … The post Ray-Way Tarp Kit Review appeared first on Section Hikers Backpacking Blog. from https://sectionhiker.com/ray-way-2p-tarp-kit-review/ Big Sky International’s Tube Steak Tent Stakes have the most unfortunate product name imaginable. You have to wonder if it’s deliberate or not. Regardless, they’re great tent stakes for pounding into hard ground or compacted soil with excellent holding power. I use them with shelters that require a lot of tension and deep stake penetration … The post Big Sky Tube Steak Tent Stakes Review appeared first on Section Hikers Backpacking Blog. from https://sectionhiker.com/big-sky-tube-steak-al-tent-stakes-review/ The Outdoor Research Apollo Jacket is an inexpensive but fully featured waterproof/breathable rain jacket that can be used year-round for hiking and backpacking. Priced at $99 dollars, but often available for less, it compares favorably with other value-priced rain jackets like the Marmot Precip and Patagonia Torrentshell Jackets. The Apollo has a fully adjustable hood, … The post Outdoor Research Apollo Rain Jacket Review appeared first on Section Hikers Backpacking Blog. from https://sectionhiker.com/outdoor-research-apollo-rain-jacket-review/ More and more backpackers are switching from sleeping bags to backpacking quilts because they’re lighter weight, more compressible, and more comfortable, especially for side sleepers. While top quilts have always been popular with the hammock crowd because they’re easier to use in the confined space of a hammock, they’re also a great sleeping system option … The post 10 Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts of 2019 appeared first on Section Hikers Backpacking Blog. from https://sectionhiker.com/10-best-ultralight-backpacking-quilts-of-2019/ The 2019 Granite Gear Crown2 60 Backpack (which is colored black with red highlights) is available in both the men’s and women’s sizes, with gender-specific shoulder straps and hip belts. Weighing 39.7 oz fully configured, it can be modified in several ways, bringing its weight down to 30.4 oz, depending on your needs. This 2019 … The post Granite Gear Crown2 60 Backpack Review – 2019 Model appeared first on Section Hikers Backpacking Blog. from https://sectionhiker.com/granite-gear-crown2-60-backpack-review-black/ |
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