Tagged backpacking

At MSR, the engineers are not only tinkerers but also extremely passionate about the great outdoors. With strong ideas of how a product should work, they use their own experiences to design the perfect...

Since 1952, Kelty has worked hard to deliver lightweight functionality in an easy to use package for experienced backpackers and weekend warriors alike. The Kelty TN3 is no exception to that goal - the TN3 is...

Founded in 1989, Arc’teryx is young relative to its market cohorts, but what they lack in company history, they make up for in attention to detail. As a company, Arc’teryx is obsessive in their pursuit of...

Gossamer Gear has spent the last 20 years designing and producing functional, ultralight gear. They take ultralight gear seriously, and have been advocates for the lightweight backpacking movement. As...

For backpackers, light weight, functional gear is very important. When traveling long distances over multiple nights, having the ability to cut back on ounces is always welcome. That is one of the reasons why...

When camping, if your tent is your house, what is your backpack? It holds your tent, clothing, water, cook system, bedding and more. It ties everything together. It's a step below a van loaded with gear and...

A full third of our day is supposed to be spent sleeping. That doesn't change if you are at home, on vacation, or out on the trail with a backpack. Getting a good night's sleep prepares us for our day, be that...

If you are going to spend a long day or a weekend hiking, having a backpack that fits correctly is important. Having suffered a couple of back injuries within the past 5 years, this is especially important to...

Designed for lightweight backpacking and minimalist camping, the Sierra Designs Nightwatch 2 tent looks like a tent, but it's really a giant mesh net with a fly. Over the past month we've grown to love...

Being outside is the majority of what we do here at Busted Wallet so keeping track of our gear while traveling is important. Whether that be cameras, a GoPro, camping gear, or snowboard, we want to get there...

With warmer weather approaching, it is time to put our 4-season gear away and get ready for spring and summer camping. The crew at Busted Wallet is pretty familiar with sleeping in standard shaped sleeping...

If you have the right gear and don't mind dealing with frigid temperatures, Winter can be a great time to get outdoors and enjoy mother nature. It's truly as easy as strapping on a pair of snowshoes, hiking...