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Our Top 10 Breakfasts & Desserts

Posted by Andy Neil on Dec 18, 2024

At Ultralight Outdoor Gear, we take pride in delivering the most accurate and detailed information about the gear we offer. We don’t just list specs—we weigh every product ourselves so you know precisely what you’re carrying. But we don’t stop there. To ensure you’re trail-ready, we also taste-test every dehydrated meal we sell. Over the past year, our team has meticulously tested and rated e …
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Our Favourite Meals for the Camping Carnivore

Posted by Andy Neil on Dec 16, 2024

Over the past year, our team has meticulously tested and rated each meal, scoring them out of 10 based on taste, texture, and hydration performance. Along the way, we’ve uncovered which meals need more (or less) water, which ones take extra time to hydrate, and, importantly, which ones we’re not so keen on. With this hard-earned insight, we’ve created a definitive guide to our fa …
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The Ultimate Guide to MSR Cookware Materials

Jul 18, 2024

Backpacking cookware comes in a variety of materials to meet the priorities of everyone, from fastpackers to dedicated backcountry chefs. Each material has its key benefits—understanding them will help you pick the cook set that’s aimed at your needs, both on the trail and in the “kitchen”. Here’s a look at the three materials used in MSR cookware and why you might choose one over the other. …
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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Ultralight Camping Stove

Posted by Andy Neil on Jul 15, 2024

Camping stoves are an essential part of any hiking or camping adventure. They provide a reliable means to cook meals and boil water. Choosing the right stove can significantly enhance your outdoor experience. Let’s delve into the various types of camping stoves, their pros and cons, and the best scenarios for their use. Before selecting any outdoor gear, it's crucial to consider your spec …
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About Primus

Jul 01, 2024

Pioneers at heart, Primus have the ambition to give outdoor lovers like us the freedom to explore. We do this by offering great products and making it possible to discover all kinds of adventures - because we believe that every day is a potential adventure. Big or small, we believe every adventure starts with a good meal. Food fuels our bodies and food inspires our imagination. That's why we've de …
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A Dozen Ways to Take Your Freeze-Dried Meals to the Next Level

Posted by Mark Richardson on Nov 15, 2023

Freeze Dried food is pretty good these days and here at UOG we Taste Test most of them and tell you our view – this causes arguments in the office so what you get is an average view – helpful if everyone thinks they are great or poor, but not so good if opinion is divided.Out on the trail though they can be improved, usually by the addition of one or more items that you take with you or buy …
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Our Top 10 Winners In Our Taste Test

Posted by Andy Neil on Oct 27, 2023

We weigh everything we sell so that our customers have the most accurate information possible, but did you know we also taste every dehydrated meal we sell too? Over the last year, we have tasted every meal we sell, scoring each out of 10. We know which meals need more or less water, which need more time to hydrate, and which are best avoided altogether. So, we have compiled this list of our …
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About MSR

Posted by Mark Richardson on Jul 14, 2022

Mountain Safety Research have been making exceptional outdoor equipment for over 50 years, in this post we show you their origins and what kindof company they are.

Sea to Summit Camp Kitchen Recipes

Posted by Mark Richardson on Jun 29, 2022

Thanks to Sea to Summit for posting these great recipes on their You Tube channel, we've re-posted them here for convenience.

Knowledgebase Page - What does BPA free mean?

May 23, 2022

What is BPA?BPA stands for bisphenol A. BPA is an industrial chemical that has been used to make certain plastics and resins for well over 50 years now. BPA is found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastics are commonly used for storing food and drink, like water bottles. Over the time frame that it has been used and the extent of products which have used it research has …
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