Ali Express Down Jacket Review

Howdy folks. Whatever you think about the Game of Thrones finale, the Starks were definitely right about one thing – winter is coming. So this week I thought I’d warm up with a short and sweet review of this Ali Express Down Jacket. I picked up this jacket a few months ago for a bargain price. […]

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Our 5 favourite outdoor gear Kickstarter campaigns

Our 5 Favourite Outdoor Gear Kickstarter Campaigns

Who doesn’t love a good Kickstarter campaign? Not only do you get to support makers and help bring products to market that wouldn’t otherwise get made – but you also usually save some pennies because of the direct-to-consumer model that Kickstarter thrives on. So today on the blog, we’re bringing you a roundup of our 5 favourite Kickstarter

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Ultralight backpacking cookware

5 Awesome Pieces Of Ultralight Backpacking Cookware!

Okay, lets get one thing straight. Here at Thrifty Hiker, we love Titanium. It’s basically as light as you can go in terms of backpacking cookware, and yet is still very strong, and transfers heat evenly. The only problem is, it’s often expensive. But not so with the Ali Express brand ‘Tomshoo’, who are offering some

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Naturehike cloud trace review

Naturehike Cloud Trace. Ultralight Perfection?

Hi folks, today we’re looking at an exciting new backpacking tent: The Naturehike Cloud Trace. There seems to be a constant stream of innovation happening over at Naturehike, with new tents and improved designs coming out regularly. The Cloud Trace is a great example of this – not so much reinventing the wheel as building

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Mu International Charger Review

Mu International Charger Review

Today we’re reviewing a gizmo designed to help frequently-flying adventurers: The Mu International Charger. Designed for travellers, the Mu International is a lightweight and portable plug adapter that’s ideal for backpacking across the world. But before we get into the review, let’s take a look at the specs. Overview / Specs If you’re backpacking across

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Naturehike Packable Backpack

Best Cheap Hiking Day Packs, Part 2: Naturehike Packable Backpack

Howdy folks. Welcome to part 2 of our 3-part series on the best hiking day packs. If you missed part 1 (where we checked out the awesome Berghaus Twenty Four Seven), you can find it here. Today however we’re looking at our pick for ‘best bargain’ hiking day pack: The Naturehike Packable Backpack. Naturehike Packable

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