Ultralight Hiking Blog

Help shape the future of SMD Products!

Help shape the future of SMD Products!

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The Minimalist - New for 2018

The Minimalist - New for 2018

Ultralight, Highly Configurable and Elegant Design all summarize the new Minimalist Pack.

End of an era! Goodbye Lunar Solo LE!

End of an era! Goodbye Lunar Solo LE!

Goodbye Lunar Solo LE! But don't worry, good things are on the horizon.

Pack-Rafting with the Flex Pack

Pack-Rafting with the Flex Pack

Pack-rafting has been a great new adventure that has helped me explore the wilderness in a new way. By combining my love of backpacking, and my boyfriend’s love of kayaking, we’ve found the perfect...

Renee "She-Ra" Patrick Completes Oregon Desert Trail

Renee "She-Ra" Patrick Completes Oregon Desert Trail

In 2015 Six Moon Designs' Media Manager Renee Patrick completed the Continental Divide Trail (CDT). In doing so, she completed her Triple Crown. That's hiking the three major US trails, Appalachian...

A Few Thoughts on Bivies

These comments were first posted on PCT-L a mailing list for people interested in hiking the Pacific Crest Trail Tents vs. Tarps - Bivies? Timothy writes >> You make great gear.  Would you r...