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Best Backpacking Tents 2023

Adventure Alan’s detailed review likes the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 best for a 2-person backpacking tent.

Best VALUE is the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2.

Click through to see the entire list:

BEST BACKPACKING TENT 2023 | LIGHTWEIGHT & ULTRALIGHT

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Continental Divide Trail Gear 2022

Mac posted his annual statistics on the Continental Divide Trail.

Most important to hikers is finding out what gear works best over that long haul.

Most Common CDT Backpacks

  1. ULA Circuit
  2. Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest
  3. Zpacks Arc Haul

Most Common CDT Shelters

  1. Zpacks Duplex
  2. Zpacks Plex Solo
  3. Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1

Most Common CDT Sleeping Bags/Quilts

  1. Enlightened Equipment Revelation
  2. Enlightened Equipment Enigma
  3. Western Mountaineering Versalite

Most Common CDT Sleeping Pads

  1. Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite
  2. Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite – Women’s
  3. Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite, Short

Most Common CDT Insulated Jackets

  1. Enlightened Equipment Torrid (Men’s/Women’s)
  2. Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer/2 Hoody (Men’s/Women’s)
  3. Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer/2 (Men’s/Women’s)

Most Common CDT Shells

  1. Outdoor Research Helium (Men’s/Women’s)
  2. Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite2
  3. Montbell Versalite (Men’s/Women’s)

There’s much, much more:

Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey (2022)

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Pacific Crest Trail GEAR 2022

Details on Mac’s Halfway Anywhere Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey (2022)

There is much, much more on the Halfway Anyway survey results page.

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Pa’lante V2 Backpack

I’m currently VERY happy with my Hyperlite.

Very!

But the Pa’lante V2 does have some features to envy.

And the $240 cost is very competitive.

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Jupiter of JupiterHikes has used a series of Pa’lante packs on his thousands of miles of thru hikes. I found his personal review of the Pa’lante evolution both interesting and entertaining.

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Hiking Solo SAFELY

Most of my hikes I do alone. Often I meet new people on the trail. Sometimes share some miles or a meal.

But it’s easier to PLAN and COMPLETE adventures by yourself.

Some TIPS:

  • make sure your skills are solid …
  • pick the right route
  • share your itineray
  • check in with Rangers
  • sign trail registers
  • stick to your route (if possible)
  • plan thoroughly
  • using GPS devices as well as non-electronic maps is safest
  • bypass hazards (if possible)
  • pack communication device(s)
  • carry emergency supplies
  • bring firestarter gear, just in case
  • carry a knife
  • cross streams safely
  • carry the lightest gear you can

How to Backpack Solo and Love Every Minute of It

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All Patagonia Profits to Saving the Planet

Yvon Chouinard:

“As of now, Earth is our only shareholder,” the company announced. “ALL profits, in perpetuity, will go to our mission to ‘save our home planet’.” …

Each year, the money Patagonia makes after reinvesting in the business will be distributed to the non-profit to help fight the environmental crisis. …

Chouinard and Patagonia have long been groundbreakers in environmental activism and employee benefits. In its nearly 50 years in operation, the Ventura, California-based company has been known for extensive benefits for employees, including on-site nurseries and afternoons off on good surf days. …

Patagonia’s billionaire owner gives away company to fight climate crisis

#respect

I like Patagonia gear. And I’ll continue to be a loyal customer.