Big Agnes HyperBead Tent Series
May 01, 2025
HyperBead™ is a proprietary waterproof coating currently being applied to a handful of our Ultralight tent fabrics. Its highly specialised chemistry and application process makes it the most technically advanced and effective water proofing treatment we’ve ever utilised. Starting in our Spring 2025 product line, you can look forward to seeing HyperBead™ in our updated&n
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Nemo's Ultralight Sleep System
May 01, 2025
Introducing the Nemo Ultralight Sleep System — engineered for hikers who count grams and crave comfort. With the revolutionary Tensor Elite sleeping mat and Pulse UL quilt, you’ll experience trail-ready sleep without the bulk. Here's why your next backcountry adventure deserves an upgrade.... The lightest Tensor ever made, Tensor™ Elite is NEMO`s sleeping pad solution for hyper-s
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Nemo Pulse UL Down Quilt Review - ''It’s a solid choice for those who prioritise insulation quality, environmental impact, and adaptable comfort over chasing the absolute lowest weight.''
Posted by Andy Neil on Apr 23, 2025
The NEMO Pulse quilt offers standout cold-weather performance in a refined ultralight design. With 1,000 fill power, a sculpted cut, and a snug, enclosed footbox, it's an ideal companion for early spring, late autumn, and fast and light long-distance trips throughout the year.
I had the chance to put the NEMO Pulse quilt through its paces during a week of mixed camping in March—first at a f
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Big Agnes Tent Guide
Apr 15, 2025
We stock the key ranges of Big Agnes tents, find out which they are and what they do here. — It's a straightforward pitch, just one pole. The bivvy can be secured with five peg-out points, though only three pegs are provided, unless in strong winds, once your matt is inside, that will give the bivvy most of its structure. I'm assuming the "three wire" in the Three wire hooped
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Big Agnes Fly Creek UL Review - ''I was very impressed with the Fly Creek and I would highly recommend it as a versatile, compact, super lightweight, well ventilated, 3 season tent for one person.''
Posted by Lois Fife on Mar 24, 2025
In September 2024 I took the new Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 on the Fjallraven Classic, a 3 day back-packing event in Lake District with 2 overnight camps. The weather was remarkable for the time of year, with daytime temperatures pushing into the mid-20s, so the benefit of having light kit made for easy hiking. Weighing in at just over 900g and with a slim pack-size of around 12cm diameter, the
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Sea to Summit Spark & Spark Pro Series Explained
Mar 03, 2025
Sea to Summit have redesigned its renowned Spark sleeping bag line. The Spark series continues to be made with high-quality materials, using 850+ ethically sourced down treated with Sea to Summit's Dry Down coating. This coating enhances the down's ability to loft effectively in moist conditions, repel water, and dry rapidly. The baffle configuration remains the same, featuring vertical baffl
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