Category: Backpacking (Page 2 of 4)

Gear Review: Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 2 Camp

Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 2 Camp Tent

The first time I saw a picture of the Wyoming Trail 2 Camp I was very intrigued. The design thought that went into this tent was definitely by someone who loves to camp but always runs out of room. If you run out of room in this 2 person tent then you will need to re-evaluate what you take camping. You might just have to leave home the bathroom vanity. But I am sure you can still bring the kitchen sink.

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Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest Antares Sleeping Bag

Therm-a-Rest Antares Sleeping Bag

First off you probably are thinking to yourself that I must have made a mistake and wrote sleeping bag instead of sleeping pad. But it is no mistake Therm-a-Rest has entered the sleeping bag market and has taken it by storm. Therm-a-Rest has been around now for a few years in the sleep category but decided this year to venture to a more complete sleep system and not just pads. So enters the Antares.

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Lightweight Backpacking Sleeping Pads Review

Backpacking Sleeping pads

Getting a good night sleep for me while backpacking is essential for me to have a great experience. I feel refreshed in the morning to get back on the trail as well as have the energy to last all day. In this article, I am going to do a side by side comparison of three lightweight air sleeping pads: The Klymit Static V, the Big Agnes Air Core SL and the Therm-a-rest NeoAir X-Lite.

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Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite sleeping pad

Therm-a-Rest has been making sleeping pads since 1972. And with the introduction of the NeoAir XLite you can tell they have years of experience under their belts. The NeoAir XLite is super lightweight and one of the most comfortable air mattresses that I have slept on. You might switch out your old mattress for the NeoAir!

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Gear Review: Klymit Static V

Klymit Static V

Finding the right sleeping pad for any outdoor adventure can be hard and knowing how much to spend can be even harder. Klymit is a relative new comer to the outdoor industry, but don’t make the mistake of not looking into this company. They have brought some great solutions for sleeping comfortably in the backcountry minus the weight.

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