Gear Review: Apu Parka By PAKA
Discover the Apu Parka by PAKA, a game-changing alternative to down and synthetic insulation. Lightweight, and warm even when wet, this well designed active jacket is perfect for cold weather adventures.
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Gear Review: Frontier Ultralight Collapsible Kettle By Sea To Summit
Check out our review of the Frontier Ultralight Collapsible Kettle By Sea To Summit if you love a touch of practical whimsy on your backpacking adventures and are looking for a minimalist solution to boiling water.
Gear Review: Alpenblow Micro Inflator By Alpenglow Gear
Check out our gear review of the backpacking gadget you didn't know you need! The Alpenblow Micro Inflator by Alpenglow Gear is an ultralight luxury gadget that inflates sleeping pads in three minutes, allowing you to relax and breath easy during camp set-up.
SALE: Garage Grown Gear Procrastinator Sale 2024
Procrastinators rejoice! Garage Grown Gear is having a last minute holiday sale where you can save big on UL gear and cottage gear.
New: PAKA Apu Parka 2.0
This week PAKA is releasing their updated Apu Parka 2.0 and it's sure to become a cold weather staple for mountain adventures. With 130 GSM of PAKAFILL insulation, you'll be toasty in conditions as cold as -20°!
Gear Review: Deploy 325 Headlamp By Black Diamond
Discover Black Diamond's small but mighty powerhouse of a light! The Deploy 325 Headlamp is a minimal, ultralight option for lighting up the trail when the going gets dark.
Gear Review: Summit 0° Ultralight Sleeping Bag By Outdoor Vitals
Stay warm and travel light with the Outdoor Vitals 0° Ultralight Down Sleeping Bag. Designed for frigid cold, this lightweight and compact sleeping bag features 800+ fill power down, durable 10D ripstop nylon, and is compressible as sleeping bags come!