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Mountain Laurel Designs (MLD), Duomid Review
What’s there to say about the MLD Duomid, except, I’m impessed.
The Duomid has the best of many worlds with few compromises.
With so many tents on the market, like many folks, i started on the low end, and over the years, worked my way up. One of the biggest problems apart from weight has always been, for me at least, that most tents have barely usable vestibules. Continue reading
Big Agnes Wyoming Trail SL 2 Tent Review
In many ways, this is a dream tent, and has many of the features that I listed in a previous post about what a dream tent would be. Sleeps two comfortably and has plenty of space to get in out of the rain, or keep your bicycle safe from the elements. Continue reading
Big Agnes Q Core SL Rectangle Pad 20 x 72 Review
I have the Klymit XL, the Thermarest Prolite, a cheap Wenzel foam pad, and a Thermarest folding pad.
Recently, I purchased the big Agnes Q Core SL, and had a chance to try it out. Continue reading
L. L. Bean King Pine 4-person tent Review
I’m a big fan of a variety of different camping scenarios, from 20lb ultralight and minimalist backpacking over long distances, to heavy load backpacking with an external frame load carrier allowing for extra gear, to lighter car camping to all out glamping. They’re all fun in their own little ways.
The L.L. Bean King Pine 4-person tent is as close to glamping as I get while still having my own tent. Continue reading
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Review
The Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 is one of the lightest ubiquitously available 2 person tents available on the market.
Weight: 2.6 lbs including optional ground sheet, or if I’m using a multi-purpose tarp as my ground sheet, then tent weight is about 2.2 or 2.3 lbs (I don’t use the stuff sack, which helps shave a little weight). Continue reading
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