Ultralight Hiking Blog

North Carolina’s Art Loeb Trail

North Carolina’s Art Loeb Trail

At the end of August, two friends and I set out to hike the Art Loeb Trail, a 30 mile stretch of rugged hiking through two wilderness areas, over several 6,000 foot peaks with sweeping vi...

Better Late Than Never

Better Late Than Never

During the lockdown, the kit was unpacked and re-packed several times, all in an effort to find the most efficient way of carrying all your kit and equipment. For the Bike-packer, this me...

Beware, Farm Folk

Beware, Farm Folk

Al, Kyle and I had loosely planned a bikepacking trip as soon as the Scottish Government gave the official go ahead for wild camping in the hills and glens. After a wait of nearly four m...

Iceline Trail Trip Report

Iceline Trail Trip Report

Iceline Trail Part 1: Takakkaw Falls⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀All the hikes in this area start with this view right at the trailhead. It’s wild because this is the type of jaw-dropping beauty that I would ha...

A Week Long Trip Along the Rae Lakes Loop by Jason Huckeba

A Week Long Trip Along the Rae Lakes Loop by Jason Huckeba

Six Moon Designs Ambassador Jason Huckeba reports on his recent trip around the Rae Lakes Loop.

Benefits of Using a Closed-Cell Foam Pad

Benefits of Using a Closed-Cell Foam Pad

Closed-cell foam pads are one of the more common and easy to use pieces of outdoor gear. Many outdoor enthusiasts and ultralight backpackers carry closed cell foam pads for sleeping and also use th...