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While ultralight tents are easier to carry because they weigh less, you usually have to sacrifice something in terms of comfort, ease of use, or weather protection to use one. The weight reduction doesn’t come for free, even if the tent is made with an ultralight material like Dyneema Composite Fabrics. I’m not trying to dissuade you from buying an …

Vidda Pro Pants are tough hiking pants made by Fjallraven, a Swedish company that makes technical expedition clothing and gear. They are constructed from Fjallraven’s G-1000 fabric, which is a blend of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. While cotton is taboo for outdoor clothing, this fabric blend makes the Vidda Pro Pants breathable and fast-drying. RELATED: 10 Best Men’s Hiking …

The Rab Downpour Eco Rain Jacket is an affordable waterproof/breathable rain jacket with many features that will appeal to environmentally conscious hikers. It has an excellent human-sized (non-helmet compatible) hood, pit zips, hipbelt compatible pockets, and velcro wrist cuffs. The entire jacket is made with recycled materials and constructed in such a way that it is easy to recycle when …

The White Mountains in New Hampshire have a well-deserved reputation as a challenging place to hike. People are always a bit surprised by this because they’re not that high in elevation, only topping out at 6,288 feet on Mt Washington. Still, people come from around the world to train for major international expeditions here because the Whites are so formidable, …