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Frontier Ultralight Collapsible Kettle By Sea To Summit pouring water into a cup at a camp during a backpacking trip

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.

A hand holding the Alpenblow Micro Inflator By Alpenglow Gear outside on an adventure as the sun goes down

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.

garage grown gear procrastinator sale 2024 sale ultralight cottage gear banner

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.

the paka apu parka 2.0 is being released this week it is a perfect adventure insulator

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°!

black diamond deploy 325 headlamp on top of a beanie on a backpacking trip

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.

Outdoor Vitals Summit 0° Ultralight Sleeping bag with a backpacker inside on a very cold night at camp

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!

the whitman beanie from turtle fur is laying on snow and ice and it is yellow made of yak and merino wool

Gear Review: Whitman Beanie By Turtle Fur

Looking for the perfect winter hat? The Whitman Beanie by Turtle Fur delivers unbeatable warmth, breathability, and style. Beyond comfortable and super cute, it's ideal for harsh weather... but might be too warm for milder days. Read our full review to learn more!