Ultralight Hiking Blog

Adventure Needed but Denied by Andrei Turró

Adventure Needed but Denied by Andrei Turró

As a person who works a full-time job I have always kept a kinda timetable of adventures and places I want to visit and when to visit them. I check the upcoming year how many extra public holiday d...

Allgood's 2023 Gift Guide

Allgood's 2023 Gift Guide

As winter approaches so does the holiday season, where we gather with family and friends and embrace the short days and long nights.  During this season of celebration, we often show our love for e...

Six Moon Designs Owyhee Review by Jim Sutherland

Six Moon Designs Owyhee Review by Jim Sutherland

I believe that the Six Moon Designs Owyhee Backpacking Tarp might be the one for me on trips where I need space, mesh to keep bugs out, and something that isn’t bulky for bikepacking.  So, let’s di...

SMD Flight 30 UL Review by Jim Sutherland

SMD Flight 30 UL Review by Jim Sutherland

For longer than I remember, I have used backpacks when climbing, hiking, and biking in the mountains. So, when I noticed the Flight 30 Ultra Running Backpack this summer, I thought to myself that i...

6 Reasons to Pack Out Your Dirty Toilet Paper by Mandy "Veggie" Redpath

6 Reasons to Pack Out Your Dirty Toilet Paper by Mandy "Veggie" Redpath

Let’s face it…it always sucks to arrive at a trailhead and see little bits of white and brown for the first quarter mile.    As outdoor spaces get a usage boost, they become a casualty of toilet pa...

Choosing and Using the Right Sleeping Bag by Jim Sutherland

Choosing and Using the Right Sleeping Bag by Jim Sutherland

I have created this video to share my experiences when choosing the right sleeping bag.  Six different bags are described, and their pros/cons are discussed based on what I have found from using th...