Ultralight Tent Showdown: Hyperlite Unbound vs Zpacks Duplex
Hyperlite vs Zpacks: We tested a tent from two powerhouse ultralight brands and break down their differences to help you decide which to add to your kit for many adventures to come.
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I Finally Broke Down and Hiked in FiveFingers Shoes. I’m a Little Ashamed to Say I Liked It.
For years I’ve avoided testing Vibram FiveFingers shoes. You know, the ones that more or less kicked off the barefoot shoe movement and look like ridiculous crocodile skins for your feet with individual toes? But it turns out they’re kind of awesome––for some. Why? Let’s get into it.
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Start Your Mountain Bike Journey With $400 Off The Salsa Rangefinder Deore 11
The 29″ Salsa Rangefinder Deore 11 Mountain Bike is $400 off at REI.
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Big Agnes Tiger Wall 3 Platinum is $200 Off During Backcountry’s Summer Sale
Now through August 22, Backcountry is offering up to 50% off end-of-season items, including the Tiger Wall 3 Platinum at 30% off.
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The Deuter Aircontact Core 60 +10 SL and 65 + 10 are $80 Off at REI
Right now at REI, the Deuter Aircontact Core 65 + 10 Pack (Men’s) and Aircontact Core 60 + 10 SL Pack (Women’s) are 30% off their retail price of $260 which comes out to a savings of about $80.
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The 5 Best Ultralight Daypacks for Hiking so You Can Go Farther Faster
These 5 ultralight daypacks offer an excellent option for just about everyone (depending on your preferences, of course).
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The 3 Best Toe Socks For Hiking and Backpacking So You Can Live Blister-Free
Toe socks are comfy, come in all different materials, let your toes splay naturally, pair perfectly with barefoot hiking shoes (or conventional shoes) and yes, can even prevent blisters. We’ve worn plenty over the years and these are the best toe socks for hiking, trail running, backpacking and more. Bonus: They’re all more sustainable options (and vegan, which means they don’t contain wool).
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Get the SolarPanel 100 for $250 off at BioLite’s Virtual Garage Sale
Score 50% off the BioLite SolarPanel 100 during their Virtual Garage Sale! Save $250 on this rugged 100W panel—perfect for charging power stations, USB-C devices, and phones on camping trips.
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Merrell Trail Glove 8 vs Vapor Glove 7: Which is Best For Hiking and Trail Running?
Zero drop or barefoot? Squoosh or no squoosh? These are the questions we’ll strive to answer as we dive into two of Merrell’s most beloved–and controversial–minimalist shoes: the Trail Glove 8 and the Vapor Glove 7.
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The 5 Best Ultralight Hip Packs for Hiking and Backpacking (That are also Sustainable)
We’ve tested plenty of hip packs, waist packs and fanny packs over the years (including more conventional hip packs) and these are the best ultralight hip packs that are not only easy on your base weight, but more sustainable in some way, too.
