Ultralight Hiking Blog

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...

The West Ridge of the La Plata’s: Adventure and Testing Skills

The West Ridge of the La Plata’s: Adventure and Testing Skills

In the southwest corner of Colorado to the west of my home in Durango is the oldest sub-mountain range of the San Juans named “La Platas” from their silver mining heritage. The main drainage o...

Lets Talk About Liteskin

Lets Talk About Liteskin

As we were entering 2020 the design team at Six Moon Designs sat down and discussed the past and the future of Six Moon Designs. During our discussion we looked at where the market for ul...