Ultralight | Challenged Hiking

Rethink Your Hydration System to Lighten Pack Weight

September 26, 2016September 26, 2016 Backpacking, For Beginners, Hiking, Skills & FAQS, Tips, Water filters Sawyer MINI Filter, Smart Water, Ultralight, ultralight backpacking, ultralight hiking

Many hikers are concerned about the weight they’re carrying. Any hiker can tell you water adds a lot of weight to your load. You can lighten your load by carrying less water, but that’s not

Gear Review: Fast Stash Single Wall Tent by MSR

November 10, 2015September 6, 2016 Backpacking, Camping, Gear Fast Stash Tent, MSR, Single wall tents, Ultralight

The Fast Stash is a single wall “Adirondack Lean-to” style tent – tarp hybrid. For the hiker who wants to experience the openness of tarp style camping without the bugs and other critters invading your

Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Backpack Review

January 20, 2015October 23, 2015 Gear Backpacks, Day Packs, Granite Gear, Multi-day Packs, Ultralight

Lightweight and comfort refined, this pack has many ways to adjustment the fit while still or on the move. The Crown 60 is outfitted with what Granite Gear calls the Vapor Current Suspension which allows

Gear Review: Nemo Veda 2P Trekking Pole Tent

November 20, 2014September 17, 2016 Backpacking, Camping, Gear Nemo Veda 2P, single wall tent, Ultralight, ultralight single wall tent, ultralight tent

Today’s tent manufacturers continue to develop lighter weight tents that are increasingly usable. The Nemo Veda 2P has seemed to hit the mark. Designed as a two-person ultralight single wall tent, the Nemo Veda 2P uses