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The Outdoor Vitals Fortius 1P Tent is an ultralight trekking pole tent that weighs 1 lbs 6.2 oz and requires two trekking poles to pitch. It’s a single-wall tent that’s affordable, seam-taped, and packs up small because it’s made with sil/PU nylon, not Dyneema DCF, which is annoying bulky. The Fortius is straightforward to pitch with a two-peak design, one …

Winter is a great time to gear up and get out for some cold-weather hiking, mountaineering, or snowshoeing adventures. The bugs are gone and so are the crowds, leaving the mountains and the hills to those who can’t live without their weekly dose of sun and snow. Here are 20 expert gift recommendations for the winter hiker and backpacker in …

The best hiking daypacks are functional, fit well, and durable. They have to be because they’re your home away from home, carrying all of your essentials including outdoor gear, food, water, and survival gear. Many daypacks are also good for multiple sports including mountain biking, climbing, skiing, or snowboarding. You can also use them for commuting or travel. But with …

Ultralight backpacking tents have become increasingly popular, particularly those made with an ultralight material called Dyneema DCF. Unfortunately, they’ve also become very expensive, putting the lightest weight tents out of reach of most people. But many high-quality ultralight backpacking tents are available today that cost far less than Dyneema ones; they’re still quite lightweight and just as much fun to …