Howdy folks. This week on the blog we’re taking a look at the Aricxi Ultralight Tarp Tent. This pocket-friendly tarp is made of UL nylon that is coated with silicon on both sides. It’s a good choice when you are looking for cheaper and lighter outdoor gear on Ali Express. This review will tell you …
Long-time campers have plenty of experience when it comes to stoves. At some time or another everyone uses pop-can stoves, Simmerlite or Whisperlite set-ups, Primus canister stoves or Jet-Boil stoves. There is a world of difference between a good stove and a bad one, and the best ones transform meal preparation into a genuinely enjoyable …
Hey folks. Today on the blog we’re looking an unnamed, unbranded piece of kit from Ali Express. It’s modeled after the MLD Trailstar tarp shelter, so we’re just gonna go ahead and call it the MLD Trailstar Clone. This is one of the many decent-looking tarp options that seem to keep popping up on Ali …
Hey folks. This week on the blog, I figured I’d take a break from reviewing camping gear found on Ali Express. Instead, I’m going to look at the Coleman Cobra 2 man tent. Coleman is a US company that has been providing good value, lightweight camping gear since 1905. Having owned one of their ‘Cobra’ …
Hey folks. Today we’re taking a look at the Lanshan 2 tent from 3F UL Gear (sometimes known as Flame’s Creed). You can pick this tent up from Ali Express or Amazon for peanuts, and we’ve been hearing good things about its performance among thrifty campers for a while. So we thought we’d give our …
Hey folks. Ever since I bought the GoSun Go, I’ve been thinking about how best to make use of it on the trail. And I’ve found that the longer I’ve had it, the more ideas I’ve come up with! First, I cooked up some sausages (what else!). Next, I decided to try some funky looking …
Howdy folks. This week on the blog, we wanted to take a look at a real bargain for all you mountaineers out there: the Geertop Navigator 2 Plus. We’ve looked at both Geertop’s Plume and Libra offerings previously, and been impressed by both the quality and the price. But the Navigator 2 Plus offers something …
Howdy folks. This week on the blog, we’re taking a look at an interesting 4-season tent: the Naturehike Star River 2. As the weather here is turning a little cold and wet, so our attention turns to all-weather tents that can keep you warm and dry in bitter conditions. The Star River looks capable of …
Welcome back folks. Today we’re talking bivvies, and taking a look at a very affordable option for your next adventure – the Geertop Plume. Having been impressed with what I saw from Geertop’s Libra tent, and wanting to do a Bivy review for a while, the Plume fit the bill perfectly in terms of affordability. …
Hey folks. This week I want to talk to you about a recent Ali Express purchase I made – the 3m * 3m Flame’s Creed Tarp. Since the weather has been forgiving here lately, I was in the market for a decent tarp that I could take on overnight trips in lieu of a tent. …
