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Category Guides

Master the basics or level up your skills. Our step-by-step guides cover everything from pitching perfection to gear maintenance and repair in the field.

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What are Gaiters?

You may have encountered the term “gaiters” when shopping for outdoor gear or reading about hiking equipment, but you may still be wondering what they are, or what they’re used for. If you’re new to hiking and assembling your gear…

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PrimaLoft Insulation

Premium warmth. Proven performance. Made responsibly. PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco is the ultimate synthetic insulation for serious adventures — delivering lightweight warmth that performs, even in wet conditions. Why We Use It Warmth Without BulkExceptional warmth-to-weight ratio makes it ideal…

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Tent Poles Explained

DAC Poles Premium ultralight performance from the world leader in tent pole technology. We use DAC poles across many of our highest-spec tents for their strength, weight-saving design, and reduced environmental impact. Material: Exclusive TH72M aluminium alloy Weight-saving tech: DAC…

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