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EXPED Mega Sleep DUO 25 Review

Exped Megasleep Duo Sleeping Bag Review

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The Exped Megasleep Duo sleeping bag is 4 options in one versatile sleeping bag. You have the option to snuggle up with two of you ( with the obvious savings in weight and shared warmth) or use it as a warmer sleeping bag for one when folded and rezipped. The ‘dark and light’ sides also allow you to tailor your warmth level between Spring and Summer. The Megasleep Duo also opens up as a full blanket to use round camp or as an above or below duvet when using a hammock. Continue reading Exped Megasleep Duo Sleeping Bag Review

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Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy Review

Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy Review

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The Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy is an ultra light stripped down solution to sleeping dry and comfortable in a sleeping bag without the weight and bulk of a full tent. For just 7 oz you get protection from the damp and condensation when sleeping out in the open or under a simple tarp. Its also useful in very damp cold conditions when condensation can form on the inside of a tent to help keep your sleeping bag etc dry. With enough room to store your bag and a useful bug proof mesh area to protect you from bugs the Bristlecone Bivy does a superb job for emergency or ad hoc ‘quickie camping’. I would make this an essential piece of kit for multi day Fastest Known Time Trail record attempts too. Continue reading Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy Review

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Haven Hammock Tent Review

Haven Hammock Tent Review

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The Haven Hammock Tents combine a lightweight hammock that can also be used as a tent if you don’t have trees to suspend from. The Haven Hammock avoids the need for an extra underquilt by insulating you underneath with an inflatable square and flat mattress that fits snugly into the hammock. With a bug net and rain tarp this camping configuration gives you low weight / highly configurable camping options for through hikers and multi day runners who need to keep their options open. Continue reading Haven Hammock Tent Review

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Ranger Ready Repellent Review

Ranger Ready Repellent Review

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Ranger Ready have a range of insect repellents with a choice of scents and versions for yourself and your clothing. If you aren’t a fan of DEET based products with their greasy feel and tent melting spray then the choice of clothing treatment and body spray insect repellents will make a big difference to being in the woods. I’m a fan of the small lightweight option bottles that keep weight down too. Continue reading Ranger Ready Repellent Review

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Hyke and Byke Crestone 0F Hammock Compatible Down Sleeping Bag Review

Hyke and Byke Crestone 0F Hammock Compatible Down Sleeping Bag Review

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The Hyke and Byke Crestone 0F Hammock Compatible Sleeping Bag has a 650 hydrophobic duck down fill with the option to use as a traditional sleeping bag OR as a complete sleeping solution in a hammock ( avoiding the need for an under quilt and over quilt). Its lightweight and has a DWR coating to repel moisture as well as being breathable. Coming in at under $200 this sleeping bag gives you quality, warmth and multiple configurations for people that have varied camping set ups through the year. Continue reading Hyke and Byke Crestone 0F Hammock Compatible Down Sleeping Bag Review