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The Hammock Gear Standard Dyneema Fiber Tarp with Doors is Dyneema DCF Tarp that only weighs 7.28 ounces. Many hammock hangers (people who use hammocks) like tarps with doors because they provide more wind and weather and tarps with open ends. For example, doors can reduce colder air flowing over, under, and around you. Doors can also increase the amount …

The leading causes of wetness inside your rain jacket are condensation and perspiration. Condensation occurs water vapor encounters a colder surface and changes from a gaseous form into a liquid one. When the air is humid it has a lot of water vapor in it. If the external surface of your rain jacket is cooler than its interior, the water …

The Altra Lone Peak 8 is a zero-drop trail running shoe that’s good for hiking and running across a wide range of conditions. It’s a moderately cushioned shoe with a very wide toe box so your toes can splay out and relax. The effect feels like you’re walking in bare feet with an enhanced degree of trail feel. A 25 …

The Paria Outdoors Zion 2 is a spacious, freestanding two-person tent with two doors that can actually fit two people with room to spare. It comes complete with aluminum poles, a footprint, and good quality tent stakes. With a trail weight of  4 lbs 2 oz, the Zion 2 is great for car camping, base camping, and casual backpacking trips …