Lots of NEMO stuff on sale right now, but some standouts are the the Spike and Apollo tarp tents. I've already gone way overboard on gear this year :(, but maybe someone else can make their next big trip lighter and more enjoyable with one of these.
Spike 2P
Apollo 3P
They arrived this afternoon, and I've been playing with them for the last 30 minutes or so.
-They have no insulation, they are what I would guess is softshell exterior, windstopper membrane, and a micro grid fleece, all laminated together. Imagine someone took a Sitka jacket...
Hey friends, there's an Interest Check thread open on Massdrop, basically an open-ended survey into what kinds of brands, features, products are looking for Massdrop to offer in regards to backpacks. There are a few guys that have responded that they are looking for offerings in the style of...
No, I haven't tried them yet, but I did place an order and should have them soon. I also noticed the reviews stating that these didn't add warmth, but the lack of insulation was actually a selling point for me. I enjoy a less cumbersome glove, and the role I see these filling for me is doing...
Cabelas has Sitka Mountain Gloves in Open Country listed for a "regular price" $58.77, however Sitka's price on these is $89.99. It's a weird price and doesn't really follow their pricing pattern, so I'm guessing it's a typo. Either way it's 35% off.
Sitka Mountain Gloves
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KUIU specifies the Peloton 240 gear as being wind resistant. Merino is generally considered about as wind-resistant as bare skin. If you want to eliminate a wind resistant outer layer from your loadout and aren't worried about rubbing against trees and brush, I would consider the Peloton 240...
"If you were to buy just one, which would it be?"
My dude, that really depends on everything else you own. What's missing from your lineup?
Personally, I got the Klamath because my gear tote was missing a lightweight fleece and I was already planning on going all in on Catalyst tops and...
Hey friends. I've been poking around reading posts for a few months now, but as I've been seeing more and more posts I want to contribute to or questions that I would like to pose, it's been getting harder to keep quiet. I've enjoyed backpacking and very casual hunting for 7-8 years now, but...