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Excellent Gear for Your Camping, Backpacking or Hiking Adventures #37

2019-06-08
a high-performance sleeping bag that don't want to be weighed down by it reach for our spark Series bags from my feather-light warm-weather spark zero to our lightest mid winter expedition spark for these five bags are engineered to keep you warm in the lightest smallest compressed size the backbone of the range is impressive thermal performance is the IDS certified 850 loft premium goose down this incredibly lofty insulation iron and compresses to keep pack size down it's also feather-light our ultra dry down water repellant treatment virtually eliminates the negative effect moisture has on down the bags a choice for gram counters the super light and high performance shell of our spark series is made of 10 denier nylon with an even lighter 7 denier lining combined with a light gauge number three YKK zip for the ultimate lightweight package our spark series bags thermally efficient contoured mummy design is further tweaked for each model to best fit the youth scenario ideal for mid summer fast hikes or minimalist adventures the spark 0 can be used on its own or as a sleeping bag liner thanks to its own through quilt construction this is an incredibly light and compact bag the spike 1 & 2 ultralight bags utilize sewing through construction which minimizes weight and vertical baffles on the chest to maintain down positioning for heat retention the updated sizing provides extra room for shoulders and hips for that compromising thermal efficiency and a half sip AIDS accessing ventilation a spark - also features a zippered draft tube and draft hood collar to prevent heat loss by warmest ultralight bags the spike 3 & 4 use a full box baffle construction to accommodate extra down and reduce cold spots vertical baffles on the chest keep insulation where it's needed while a full two ways side zip provides easy access and extra ventilation to minimize heat loss we've added a zippered draft Jeep hood a neck collar an expedition sizing crate space for layered clothing or extra wiggle room perfect for through hikes bike parking and fast and light expeditions we're minimalist gear with heavy hitting performance matters on every gram in every degree counts our spike Series bags deliver if you love camping in a tent but often try to balance pack weight versus comfort then the Dominion one person tent might be a good fit for you we're after vitals and we're an ultralight backpacking company passionate about designing and selling directly to you premium and ultralight gear so that you can live out your adventures when we started designing the Dominion one person tent weight and usability were our number one factors we used a DAC Featherlite pole to cut ounces off the tent while obtaining incredible pull strength it's a three season tent with four seasons strength to decrease weight but increase usability we used a tapered design this gives you more space in your head with a more vertical sidewall this extra Headroom and two big stash pockets make it easy to organize your gear 32 inch crossbars gives you elbow room while throwing on a jacket in the morning without bumping the walls of the tent speaking of elbow room conveniently store your gear in the large vestibule so that rain and snow stay clear of your pack and boots the single pole design make it easy to set up even for new backpackers in a rough terrain the pole layout and structure minimize pole sections and weight bestow via freestanding tent advantage vents on both sides of the tent allow for condensation to easily escape keeping you warm and dry use the included guy outlines and stakes to further secure your tent if the weather turns for the worst a bathtub style floor keeps you at peace from the elements regardless of the type of weather you may be experiencing top shelf fabrics like our 15 denier rain fly with the siliconized waterproofing offer ultralight weight savings and small compression size the pack size is minimal so fitting it into any pack is easy not worried about bugs on this trip leave behind the tent body and drop almost a pound of weight for a truly ultralight pack weight we know a footprint is a valuable piece of gear and important to setting up without the tent body so instead of charging the extra for it now we're going to give it to you for free with every tent purchase hi folks I'm Ally d'andrea like many of you I enjoy recreation outdoors from camping and hiking to hunting and fishing the truth is whether we spend a lot of time outside or not we are all at risk for crossing paths with ticks and other biting insects if you haven't heard about the impacts of ticks in Lyme disease you're behind the times Lyme disease has been found in all 50 states in the US and the CDC suggests that there are ten times more cases of Lyme disease than actually reported nymph ticks are the most challenging ticks to see and cause the highest number of Lyme disease cases in humans more than just a nuisance or a nasty bite ticks can carry several serious life-altering and even fatal diseases from Lyme disease that can cause neurological disorders like Bell's palsy to Rocky Mountain spotted fever and even severe red meat allergies ticks can transmit a range of vector-borne diseases and one may not know until their life has already been flipped upside down thankfully there are preventive measures you can take to help protect you against ticks and to harmful diseases they transmit permethrin is a fabric insect repellent treatment with a chemical makeup similar to the organic compounds produced by chrysanthemum like flowers sawyer permethrin can be applied to clothing gear and other items it does not harm fabrics for finishes in the treatment is 100 percent odorless after drying once the insect repellent has completely dried and bonded with fabric fibers it will last for six weeks or six washes and don't forget to shake the bottle thoroughly before use the treatment does not deteriorate in rain or in water it's the heavy agitation of a washing machine or outdoor exposure that will slowly break down the permethrin insect repellent what's even more amazing is that you have over 70 times more protection against ticks when treating your socks and shoes with sawyer permethrin you can even apply it to dogs for protection against mosquitoes and fleas for 35 days and protection from ticks for 6 weeks whether you're in the backwoods or your back yard we highly men wearing Sawyer permethrin treated clothing and using Sawyer picaridin topical insect repellant on exposed skin it lasts all day and is effective against mosquitoes ticks and even biting flies both the lotion and the spray can be used on kids as young as six months of age and even during pregnancy it smells good and it's also gear safe so you don't have to worry about it harming any of your favorite outdoor gear you versa looks really is this exploration of how to make the most out of one product we wanted to create not just something that you're willing to take with your other stuff put an item that you need to want to always have along with the fabrics we've added snaps on each of the corners that allows you to wear or use the blinking different configurations where you're all by yourself and you have just your hands in the hand pockets or you're using all four hand pockets with friend the draw cord and the foot box allow you to drape the blanket around you or sleep so it is a warm weather quilt system and then the foot box also makes it a pillow so that while you're in the car or just on the go you can use it in this one and of course I guess if you had to you could use it as a pillow and a blanket and then steps up to be about this big it has a polyester rip stop coated on one side and then the high/low fleece inside using the two fabrics let us make a super comfortable blanket that's also very utilitarian you lay it on the ground it's windproof waterproof etc so the the usability of is why chose two minutes the Versa blanket is 80 inches by 58 inches so about 510 this is a reversal looks really is this exploration of how to make the most out of it and being a blanket the Versa Lux is now an extension of our sleeping bag line because the way you can use it to sleep it's something people can take with them anytime they are away from home it is also something that Campinas on the couch you couldn't use this blanket you can wash it dry it we're lit outdoors we are present to you the tam ik the world's first hammock tent system that allows you to hammock wherever you go we love hammocks and sharing the outdoor adventure with friends and family so much we created a way to hammock anywhere hammocks are great but they are limited to where you can use them you need to find somewhere with trees and the perfect tree spacing we wanted to create a new way to use hammocks anywhere while providing comfort gear storage and protection from the elements so we created the tam ik designed with versatility in mind the Tama is completely freestanding it doesn't require Stakes or anchors causing less damage to our precious landscapes the frame is sturdy easy to use and sets up in seconds ripstop nylon makes the tama durable it's designed to provide plenty of storage space to keep your gear or a furry companion safe and dry with pockets above and beside you your items are easy to access while you relax it fits in an easy to carry bag making it perfect for car trips events or your next remote getaway at lit outdoors we are working hard to bring you a more comfortable outdoor experience
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