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Big Agnes Fly Creek HV 2 Platinum Tent Review

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Ultralight tent review - Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum HV Tent

Typically, when Rachel and I go hiking, we ditch the tent for a lighter weight tarp setup. But, lusting for a new sleeping setup, that would keep bugs at bay, we wandered into the world of ultralight tents with the Fly Creek Platinum HV2. And we also added the separate footprint for added durability.

We’ve now put the tent to the test, with over 2,700 miles, which includes living in it for 6 months while hiking the PCT in 2021.

In short, this tent held up like a champ. I couldn’t be happier with a tent. But for the full tent review and details, read on.

Big Agnes Fly Creek HV 2 Platinum Details

Category: Freestanding Double Wall Ultralight Tent
Seasons: 3 season tent
Capacity: 2 Person
Trail Weight: 1 lb 10 oz
Floor Size: 28 sq ft, plus 7 sq ft vestibule
Head Height: 40″
Retail Price: $549.95

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The Best Gifts for Hiking Enthusiasts – Winter 2019

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A guide to the best gifts for hiking enthusiasts

Do you have an avid hiker in your life? Not sure what to get them? Finding the best gifts for hiking enthusiasts can be tricky, because they often have lots of gear. Here are a few things to think about when shopping for that hiking aficionado in your life.

How to Pick the Perfect Gift for Hikers

The great thing about hiking gifts is that most of them can be used on the trail as well, as off the trail. And, several of the gift ideas I provide below definitely fit that criteria. However, before I dive into the list of the hiking gifts, I want to say something about the process of picking gifts for hikers.

Hikers are a special breed, that consistently feel the call of nature. They experience joy by walking into the woods and leaving the material goods of traditional society behind. That’s unique. Therefore, it’s important to take that into account when buying a gift for your favorite hiker.

Hiking is an activity of minimalism. Therefore, careful thought should be put into gifts for this crowd. Unless a gift serves a certain purpose, and function, it’s excess weight on the trail.

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The Best Titanium Backpacking Mug of All Time

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The Snow Peak H450 Titanium Backpacking Mug, in all it’s glory.

If you want the best backpacking mug around, look no further. As far as I’m concerned, there’s only one titanium backpacking mug to rule them all. It’s insulated, ultralight, durable, and guaranteed to keep your coffee hot during a rainstorm.

However, you won’t find it at most REI locations, or outdoor stores. You won’t even find it listed on most blogs with backpacking mug reviews. But trust me… I guarantee this is the best backpacking mug around. It might just be the best mug… period.

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