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Pitching the Mountain Laurel Designs Trailstar

Welcome to our guide for pitching the Mountain Laurel Designs Trailstar. The Trailstar is a versatile, ultralight shelter, that can be set-up in various configurations to meet your needs. Here are the two most popular set-ups, as well as some of our favorite...
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The Best Super Utralight Headlamp for 2020

In this video, Ron explains why he thinks the sub-one-ounce Nightcore NU25 is the BEST SUL headlight for 2020, and shows you how to hack the headband to make this powerful little light almost weightless! ABOUT THE NIGHTCORE NU25 With three separate light sources, four...
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How to Use a UL Foam Pad (Secrets Revealed!)

In this video, Ron introduces the 1/4" GoodNite Foam Pad and the 1/8" GoodNite Foam Pad, talks about how to use a UL foam pad, and reveals a ton of thru-hike sleeping pad secrets! Ron demonstrates the benefits of using one of these UL pads with your inflatable...
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Pitching the Mountain Laurel Designs Pyramid Tent

Pitching the Mountain Laurel Designs pyramid tent is super easy! After a few test pitches, most users can set it in under two minutes on a normal day and under one minute when properly motivated! PREPARATION Cut four 18 in | 46 cm guylines, and tie a 2 in | 5 cm stake...
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