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 … Our 5 Favourite Outdoor Gear Kickstarter Campaigns Read More ..read more

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 … 5 Awesome Pieces Of Ultralight Backpacking Cookware! Read More ..read more

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 … Mu International Charger Review Read More ..read more

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 … Best Cheap Hiking Day Packs, Part 2: Naturehike Packable Backpack Read More ..read more

Our top 10 favourite ultralight camping hacks Today on the blog we’re bringing you a roundup of our top 10 favourite camping hacks from around the interwebs. These hacks are aimed specifically at being able to shave space and/or weight from your pack, making it easier for you to get closer to an ultralight camping weight. … 10 Ultralight Camping Hacks To Save You Space And Weight Read More ..read more

Today, we have an Aegismax Sleeping Bag review to share with you! I had the chance to try this down bag recently – it’s the bag I took with me when I reviewed the awesome 3F UL Gear Solo. So, let’s dive into this Aegismax Sleeping Bag review and see how it performed on the trip. … Aegismax Sleeping Bag Review Read More ..read more

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 … Naturehike Cloud Trace. Ultralight Perfection? Read More ..read more

Hi folks. Today on the blog we’re taking a look at the Naturehike Cloud Up Tent. I decided to set this tent up on a sunny day and take a peek at what it can do. Note that I haven’t had the chance to actually go on an overnight trip with this tent yet, so I … The Naturehike Cloud Up: Big Agnes killer? Read More ..read more

Hi folks. Today we’re going to be taking a quick peek at the Naturehike Taga Tent. Note this isn’t a full review of the tent, as we haven’t been able to try it out in the elements yet – but we’ll report back once we’ve had a chance to do so! Overview / Specs Like the … The Naturehike Taga Lightweight Tent Review Read More ..read more

Hi folks. A little while ago I had the chance to try out the 3F UL Gear Solo Ultralight Tent – a lightweight, budget-friendly 1-man tent available on Ali Express. I took the Solo on an overnight trip into the Somerset countryside, curious to see how it would perform. So, let’s dive into this 3F UL … 3F UL Gear Solo Ultralight Tent Review Read More ..read more