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backpackers the search is over the Kelty TN two three and four are lightweight and compact tents for the backcountry that'll make you want to spend more nights out under the stars the T and two quickly became a favor with gear editors winning backpacker magazine's editors Choice Award in 2014 and outsides gear the Year award in 2016 the waterproof fully seam taped stargazing fly on the TN rolls up and out of the way for unobstructed views should the weather change you can quickly batten down the hatches from the inside of the tent for full coverage protection the rain fly features a window on each side for keeping an eye on the conditions and the brow bends help to keep condensation at bay the freestanding TN tent is a breeze to set up start by laying out the tent and assembling the color-coded main poles at each corner insert the tips of the Jake's foot the Kelty HUD clips quickly raise the nearly vertical walls bringing this tent to life now add the ridge pull over the top to increase the elbow room toss the rain fly over the top and secure the corners the color coated webbing makes it easy to get it right finally stake out the vestibules which are a great spot for stashing your gear out of the way a door and each side makes it easy to get out in the middle of night without having to call across your sleeping tent mate to get you on your way quickly and easily the entire package fits in this easy to pack roll top carry bag these highly livable yet lightweight tents are built to make a great home on your next backcountry trip the TN 2 3 & 4 from Keltie my name is Maegan McDuffie and I've been out here for the past three days with XI explorers and Columbia Sportswear testing gear on the Olympic Peninsula I've been wearing the conspiracy out try eco shoes for the past three days they were waterproof and breathable so I could go explore some of the tide pools and not have to worry about getting my feet wet they have really really great traction you know having to scramble over rocks on tidal pools sometimes you didn't know what rocks were slippery and which ones you'd have better grip on it gives me a lot of confidence to be wearing shoes that have great traction like this a proven workhorse the ula catalyst is ready to carry your heavier loads whenever you hit the trail as our biggest pack the catalyst is a capable hauler with 75 litres of space and the fully padded comfortably rigid twin stay frame sheet can handle loads up to 40 pounds this pack has enough space to stash a bear can like the bv 500 horizontally and even the largest bear can will fit vertically with enough room left over to pack the rest of your gear the catalyst is a great option for winter trips and is durable enough to be used as a checked piece of luggage with ula is custom robic fabric throughout you can rest easy knowing this pack is going to last for many seasons to come the catalyst has two large easy to reach side pockets upper compression straps in addition to the roll top closure allow you to cinch down your load alternatively you can secure the top strap like a dry bag and use these straps as another compression strap to pull the load closer to your body you also get loops for your ice axe or trekking poles the contoured shoulder straps have removable water bottle holders and hand loops out front you have a large mesh pocket and shock cord system which is a great spot to stash a damp tarp or a jacket to drip dry the robust hip belt has two pockets giving you easy access to small items without removing your pack inside there's a removable stash pocket which is great for your wallet and there's a hydration sleeve if you prefer to use a bladder the catalyst delivers all the comfort and durability that a traditional backpacker is looking for in the lightweight package while still being able to handle some serious weight my name is Gina and I've been working with the product development team at orr for the past three years this is the Sun runner cap and I'm going to show you some of the features on this special hat this hat is a favorite of our friends at the international mountain guides on Mount Rainier the Center on our cap has a UPF rating of 30 and combined with our solar shield construction it offers the most sun protection of all our o our hats when you don't need all the sun protection to easily remove the Sun skirt from the tabs in the front the webbing off the back and then you have just a normal ball cap the Sun gets brighter comes out during the day you can easily add that sun protection back on just snap the tabs at the front and adjust the skirt as needed up high for full sun protection down low if you want a little ventilation from air flowing through those mesh side panels we also have the chin cord at the bottom that adjusts when you need full protection on your face and neck so when I'm heading out into the Whistler backcountry for a summer ski tour this is the hat that I choose for its versatility and it's 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