shelter
Six Moon Designs Deschutes Plus vs. Wild Oasis UL Tarp Review
Six Moon Designs (SMD) presents interesting ultralight (UL) shelter designs with their Deschutes Plus and Wild Oasis Tarps. SMD is best recognized for their Lunar Solo Tent, but they're quickly
Gear Review: MSR Freelite 2 Tent
MSR is a popular outdoor gear equipment manufacturer, known for their stoves and tents. The Freelite 2 is a dual access, lightweight, semi-freestanding tent. For ultralighters, it can be used...
The Frugal Thru Hiker: A Few Tips on How to Stretch the Dollar on the Trail
A short, fun guide on how to pinch pennies during a thru hike when it comes to getting clean, food resupply, gear, shelter, and more!
First Piece of Gear, Yay!
I got my first piece of gear today!! So exciting! ^_^ Since I'm still obviously gear hunting, I won't delve into much other than sleeping bag and comfort. So, I...
Gimme Shelter: The Pros & Cons of Sleeping in Shelters on the Appalachian Trail
What factors make the shelters along the Appalachian Trail completely desirable... and avoidable.
Must See Shelters – Quarry Gap, Pennsylvania
A brief exposition in a series on the features and history of the nicest shelters on the Appalachian Trail.
Shelter on the Appalachian Trail: To Pack or Not to Pack?
Long distance hiking requires many hours of resting, an irony that illuminates the fragile resilience of the hiker's body and the critical necessity of shelter. Hiking from Georgia to Maine...
How to Pick Your Big Three
When you think of gear, what do you think of first? Do you think of the first aid kit you'll need? The clothing you'll wear? What kind of trowel you...