Apr 26, 2022 · MYOG: Seam Construction and Taping of New Dimension-Polyant Fabrics Make Your Own Gear (MYOG) July 1, 2018 This article presents the results of some cursory material construction tests using the newer Dimension-Polyant (DP) fabrics from the LS, VX, and WX families, as well as seam-taping using DP-supplied seam tapes.

Feb 11, 2025 · Winter backpacking requires more gear, and often heavier gear. For example, on multi-day treks in the Northern Rocky Mountains, nighttime temperatures can fall below zero degrees fahrenheit (-18 °C). This requires shelters that can withstand blizzard conditions in addition t0 other winter gear such as snowshoes or skis (and their repair kits).

Feb 24, 2025 · Gear Recommendations 1-Person Tents – Dyneema Composite Fabrics. Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF) tents offer a high strength-to-weight ratio, making them a popular choice for ultralight backpackers looking to shave every possible ounce.

Jan 30, 2025 · Gear Guides March 5, 2025. The Cottage Gear Innovation Awards celebrate the small, startup, and cottage products, brands, and people that bring forth new methods or ideas that reflect unique originality, creativity, and advances in materials, design, application, or aesthetic to help hikers and other backcountry enthusiasts thrive outdoors.

Cottage Gear Innovation Awards Gear Guides March 5, 2025. The Cottage Gear Innovation Awards celebrate the small, startup, and cottage products, brands, and people that bring forth new methods or ideas that reflect unique originality, creativity, and advances in materials, design, application, or aesthetic to help hikers and other backcountry enthusiasts thrive outdoors.

The longer answer, and one that we often use as a litmus test (especially for our Staff Favorites series) is that the best ultralight backpacking gear is the gear we grab over and again, trip after trip. The normal qualifiers, of course, must be disclosed: What works for us may not work for you; Hike your own hike; Your mileage may vary.

Jan 5, 2016 · The introduction of Dyneema (a.k.a., Cuben Fiber) fabrics is one of the most exciting developments to hit the ultralight gear niche over the past several years. With the introduction of several new cottage manufacturers, the acquisition of Cubic Tech, and innovation in ultralight gear made with Cuben Fiber / Dyneema, there are exciting times ahead.

Aug 12, 2024 · In the fall of 2022, I embarked on cold-weather camping with my newly purchased Zpacks Duplex, quickly discovering the tent’s susceptibility to heat loss and condensation issues. Despite various modifications and upgrades to my sleep system, including a higher R-value sleeping pad and a radiant barrier, I continued to experience significant ...

Dec 24, 2019 · Lightweight backpacking gear for winter temperatures: two-layer insulation systems, vapor barrier systems, and really puffy stuff. New New Masterclass - Enrollment now open for Backpacking Quilts: Technology, Design, and Best Practices!

Jun 7, 2005 · The gear hits the ground a second or so before him and if he is gets dragged along the ground for a distance so does his gear. The idea being that if the gear is strong enough to take this abuse it should take anything. So you might say that the standard for all Infantry Gear is a sort of drag test.