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Product Review: ENO DoubleNest hammock

by Jeffrey Lee · Comments (0)
25 Nov

ENO (Eagle’s Nest Outfitters) DoubleNest hammock, Guardian BugNet, and DryFly rain tarp SPECIFICATIONS DoubleNest Hammock Dimensions: 6′ 8″ x 9′ 10″ Weight: 22oz Maximum Weight 400lbs Guardian BugNet Dimensions: 9′ 5 ” x 4′ 5 ” Weight: 16oz DryFly Poly-Treated Ripstop Nylon Dimensions: 10’6” x 5’2” Weight: 22oz NOTE: The ENO components reviewed here—the DoubleNest […]

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Categories : Camping Equipment Reviews, In Camp, Product Reviews
Tags : Kayak-Camping, Sleeping Gear

Choosing a Sleeping Bag for Kayak-Touring

by Jeffrey Lee · Comments (0)
20 Nov

What to Look for in a Sleeping Bag for Kayak-Camping “The days are cold, the nights are long, The North wind sings a doleful song” Dorothy Wordsworth After a long day on the water, a quality sleeping bag can make the difference between a good night’s sleep, and cold misery … In addition to all […]

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Categories : Equipment, Touring & Camping Technique, Uncategorized
Tags : Sleeping Gear

Using a Hammock for Kayak-Camping

by Jeffrey Lee · Comments (8)
13 Nov

Does a hammock offer a superior alternative to a lightweight, single tent for kayak-camping? “An optimist is a man who plants two acorns and buys a hammock.” Jean de Lattre de Tassigny Kayak-tourers are continually seeking ways to trim down and simplify their camping kit to save space, weight, and time. One of the most […]

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Categories : In Camp, Touring & Camping Technique
Tags : Kayak-Camping, Sleeping Gear

Product Review: Cocoon sleeping bag liner

by Jeffrey Lee · Comments (0)
02 Nov

The MummyLiner is a warm, lightweight, compact sleeping bag liner that extends a bag’s thermal rating SPECIFICATIONS Size: 87 x 31-24″ (220 x 80-60 cm) Rolled Size: 3 x 6″ Weight: 9 oz. (255 grams) Temp Added: 9F (5C) The Cocoon CoolMax Thermal MummyLiner is a warm, lightweight, compact sleeping bag liner that extends a […]

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Categories : Camping Equipment Reviews, In Camp, Product Reviews
Tags : Sleeping Gear

Product Review: Big Agnes sleeping pad

by Jeffrey Lee · Comments (0)
02 Nov

Is the Big Agnes “Insulated Air Core” sleeping pad the near-perfect compromise between weight, size, and comfort? SPECIFICATIONS Size: 20 x 66 x 2.5″ Other available sizes range from 20 x 4″ x 2.5″ rectangular to 20 x 78 x 2.5″ mummy Rolled Dimensions: 4 x 13″ Weight: 22 oz. Temperature Rating: 15F In the […]

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Categories : Camping Equipment Reviews, Product Reviews, Touring & Camping Technique
Tags : Sleeping Gear
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