Ben from United States, UT Public Profile

I picked this tent up to start doing some solo backpacking trips and I have been very impressed with it so far. I picked the Hornet because I could actually sit up in it instead of crawling in like a lot of one-person ultralight tents, but I have been pleasantly surprised with how packed with features it is. The door is nice and wide, and the single vestibule gives me enough room to stash my pack without weighing me down with a second vestibule. I'm not a small guy and this tent has plenty of space to sleep in and enough to live in- if it's rainy I could still hang out in my tent and read without being cramped. At two pounds fully packed up, this tent is competing with products that cost twice as much and it holds its own. NEMO really thinks their products out and they've sold me on their brand.

These boxer briefs from Saxx exceeded my expectations. They're extremely comfortable, very breathable, and are well designed. The waistband does not roll, the long legs help prevent friction all the way down your leg without being so long that they show while wearing shorts, and the fabric is nicely breathable. I was a bit hesitant of the Ballpark Pouch at first, but it honestly improves the fit and comfort and I'm pleasantly impressed with how well-designed it is.

This is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to get into ultralight backpacking or for an experienced hiker looking to shave down some of their base weight. This pack doesn't sacrifice comfort despite its low weight like many ultralight options, featuring all of the cushion you'd get from a more hefty pack without the extra bulk. The fabric used is durable and robust, and feels very solid for its weight. I also really appreciate the thought that went into everything from the expanding roll top, the side straps to cinch the pack up to your back, and the externally accessible pockets so you can keep plenty of items quickly on hand without having to dig through your gear. Overall, this feels like it has all of the features of a heavier pack while cutting unnecessary weight at a surprisingly reasonable price point for an ultralight pack.

I've been very satisfied with these socks. They have enough cushion under the foot to be supportive and comfortable, but are thinner up the sides so they don't bulk up your foot in your shoe like a lot of wool socks do.