Best New Backpacking Tents That Are Easy to Carry and Set Up

The modern backpacking tent has evolved greatly over the decades. Back then, the simple A-frames and sturdy domes that dominated the scene were universally bulky and leaky, with heavy fiberglass poles, not-very-waterproof tarps, and untaped seams. But now, the best backpacking tents are available in a variety of strong yet lightweight designs. They’re stormproof, breathable, … Read more

Vitaliy Musiyenko’s Essential Climbing Gear for the Goliath Traverse

How did Vitaliy Musiyenko survive on a 33.3-pound pack during the longest technical ridge traverse in the Western Hemisphere? By restricting himself to 3.8 pounds of climbing gear, 3.5 pounds of camping gear, 17 pounds of dwindling grub, and a parched, 9-pound water capacity. He’d also shed 16.5 pounds himself along the way. Here’s the … Read more