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BearVault, makers of the BV450 and BV500 bear canisters, has come out with two new bear canister sizes: the BV 425 and the BV475 which can fit horizontally into a much larger range of backpacks than the original BV500 and BV450. It also means that you don’t have to lug around an oversized canister full of dead air when a …

There are four different types of ultralight bug shelters suitable for cowboy camping, sleeping in a lean-to, or underneath a flat tarp: Bivy Sacks Bug Bivies Net Tents Floorless Tarps w/ no-see-um Skirts While they’re all similar in certain respects, they have distinct differences, pros, and cons. While bivy sacks are confining, they provide excellent insect protection. Bug bivies usually …

The longer the hammock, the more comfortable you’ll be. Sleeping comfort in a hammock is often equated with being able to lie flat at night instead of sleeping in a curved position like a banana. One way to accomplish this is by positioning yourself diagonally in a 20-degree or 30-degree angle in a gathered end hammock rather than lying in …

Tread Labs’ orthotic insoles come in two pieces: a hard plastic arch support that also helps prevent plantar fasciitis and a replaceable fabric top cover that can be replaced when it wears out. This can save you a lot of money and cuts down on waste if you walk or hike a lot and use third-party insoles to protect your …