The Ultimate Guide to Bivvy Bags
Posted by Andy Neil on Apr 28, 2026
Choosing a bivvy bag can seem simple at first glance, but there are several important factors depending on how and where you plan to use it. Bivvy bags are one of the lightest and most straightforward shelter options available. They are popular with long-distance runners, fastpackers, bikepackers, and minimalist wild campers who want reliable weather protection without the weight of a traditional
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 2 Tent Review - ''Storm worthy, spacious, truly ultralight, unbelievable quality but at a price.''
Posted by Danny Pearson on Apr 02, 2026
I have been a big fan of freestanding tents due to their stability, convenience and ease of pitching for years. I wasn’t too interested in trekking pole tents until the arrival of the Drop Durston X-Mid back in early 2019.
Single skin tents were something I tended to avoid due to concerns about condensation, but the additional internal space was appealing.
The main downside of double skin f
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1 Tent Review - ''The Mid 1 isn’t just a regurgitation of the single skin pyramid design of other brands in Dyneema but a thoughtful redesign of the classic shelter.''
Posted by Mark Richardson on Sep 10, 2025
Frankly, I chose this tent because of its low weight and because having used single skin shelters of this type in the past, I know they provide significantly more space for a given weight. I don’t mind a bit of condensation, which is a fact of life when single skin camping.
I soon realised however that the Mid 1 isn’t just a regurgitation of the single skin pyramid design of other bra
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