Ultralight Hiking Blog

Pro-tip Mid Day Sock Wash and Change by Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa

Pro-tip Mid Day Sock Wash and Change by Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa

Striped socks hanging out to dry while making miles on the Oregon Desert Trail, photo by Whitney La Ruffa A quick and easy trick to help keep your feet happy while out on a multi-day, week or mont...

Pro-Tip, Easter Themed S'mores by Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa

Pro-Tip, Easter Themed S'mores by Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa

Peeps roasting over a lovely bed of coals-photo by Whitney La Ruffa Besides being avid hikers, paddlers, skiers and all-around outdoor sports junkies here at the Six Moon Designs Headquarters, we ...

Pro-tip, Ditch the TP for a Reusable Pee Rag, By Jamie "Nurse Betty" Siebold

Pro-tip, Ditch the TP for a Reusable Pee Rag, By Jamie "Nurse Betty" Siebold

Wander Wipes in the field, Photo by Jamie Siebold Pee rag, pee cloth, peedana, wee rag, I’m sure there's more...   What do all of these have in common? They are each a handy piece of material used...

Pro-Tip, Proper use of Guy Outs

Pro-Tip, Proper use of Guy Outs

Photo by IG user @christosks One common mistake we often see with our tents is the improper use of the guy outs on the sides of our tents.  Our tents are all designed to be used without the guy ou...

Pro-Tip, Super Cocoa

Pro-Tip, Super Cocoa

We find ourselves in the throes of winter and even though the temperature has plummeted and the snow is piling up, we still want to get out for some overnights.  One common issue with winter campi...

cnoc sawyer gravity filter

Pro Tip, Turn your Sawyer Squeeze into a Gravity Filter

  For the past few years, the Sawyer Squeeze filter has become the standard in water filters for hikers, bikers, and travelers worldwide.  At just 3oz and with a filtration level of 0.1 micros this...