Duration: from 1 to 7 days The best hiking experience I’ve ever had is in Big Bend National Park. This small national park is home to 150 miles of trails, and here you can find some of the best hikes in the world. There are three unique areas of the park, the mountain, river...
The biggest drawback to choosing a Big Agnes tent is cost: The aforementioned Copper Spur is a steep $530 for the two-person version, while the Tiger Wall and Fly Creek are similarly pricey at $450 and $400 respectively. And you can spend even more with their superlight Platinum and Carb...
Best Budget Ultralight Backpacking Tent: Durston X-Mid 2 Best DCF Trekking-Pole Shelter for Thru-Hiking: Zpacks Duplex Zip Best Ultralight 4-Season Tent: Samaya 2.0 Best Floorless Pyramid Shelter: Mountain Laurel Designs DuoMid Best Overall Ultralight Backpacking Tent 1. Nemo Hornet Elite Osmo 2P...
As my daughter and I hike back the way we came, I think about how the next time I walk this section of trail, I may be starting a thru-hike of my own. I can’t wait. Sarita Johnson of Montgomery, AL, has been section-hiking the Pinhoti Trail for three years between working full...
They are perfect for fast and efficient hiking, and the best trekking poles for use on-trail. We recommend them for thru-hikes, fast packs, or anyone who strives to pack ultralight. The Gossamer Gear LT5s deliver a light and accurate swing, a stiff and precise pole plant, and a solid...
This is where the far-reaching rain protection of ponchos leaves jackets in the mud. Beyond protecting you and your backpack from bad weather while hiking, the higher-quality ponchos can be converted into shelters with the help of a few tent stakes and a trekking pole. ...
Best Affordable Ultralight Backpacking Tent for One Person:Durston X-Mid 2 ($280) Jump to Review ,, and If you and your hiking partner both use wide pads (or you just prefer extra space), you’ll want to bump up to the Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2. With enough structure to perform well...
You’ll want to be careful with it to avoid punctures – make sure to always clear sharp rocks and pokey sticks from under your tent and bring repair tape just in case. Senior Gear Analyst, Casey Handley, took the UberLite on her thru-hike of The Long Trail where it performed ...
(blooming in June). At the junction to AMC’s Northwest Camp, veer left and hike 1 mile to the AT. Turn left (north) and head downhill to the brook, where the trail hugs the ledges above the current. Pitch a tent at the campsite (room for two or three tents; arrive early to ...
If you're already sharing the weight of a two-person tent, you might as well share a sleeping pad as well. For those hiking in a pair, two-person sleeping pads are game changers for sleep system efficiency, and allow you to bring your kit and base weight down even more. Plus, for...