Backcountry Edge

Available in one or two person versions, the OneLink sleep system from Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) includes a hammock (Navy and Olive), a rain tarp, a bug net and a hammock suspension system. The OneLink system offers everything you need in a single purchase.

The Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 1 is an ultra-light enthusiast’s dream. Streamlined to eliminate any unnecessary weight, the Fly Creek UL 1 still manages to deliver surprising livabilility at a trail weight of just 1 lb 14 oz!

The younger brother of the celebrated Morpho 2P, the NEMO Morpho 1P provides spacious functionality (30 sq ft) and an attractive packed size (10" x 7") for backpackers and touring bicyclists and motorcyclists.

Unlike standard emergency bivvy shelters, the Adventure Medical Kits SOL Escape Bivvy is made from a waterproof/windproof, breathable fabric that eliminates condensation buildup while reflecting your body heat back to you.

The MSR Hubba is the solo version of MSR's highly acclaimed Hubba Hubba tent. Designed for solo backpackers, the freestanding Hubba weighs a mere 2 pounds, 13 ounces!

The Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) ProNest hammock employs a streamlined, lightweight design for ounce-counting backpackers and thru-hikers. The ProNest compresses into its own integrated stuff sack, reducing the packed size to a mere 4" x 4" x 4"!

A no-frills option for ultra-lightweight backpacking, the Outdoor Research Aurora Bivy provides a snug, secure minimalist sleeping space and provides weather protection beneath a canopy of innovative, breathable Gore-Tex Respiration+ fabric.

Ideal for those occasions when unexpected events force you to spend an unexpected night out, the SOL Emergency Bivy’s metalized polyetheline material reflects back up to 90% of your radiated body heat.

Ready for use in every season and all types of weather, the light and packable Adventure Medical Kits SOL Thermal Bivvy is one of the most versatile and durable emergency bivvy sacks available.

With its 3-pole design and lightweight materials, the Exped Mira I is an excellent 3-season backpacking tent. A spacious interior and functional exterior storage space combine to make the Mira I an extremely livable backcountry shelter.

Updated for 2013! Compact, lightweight and sturdy, the Marmot Eos 1P backpacking tent is ideal for thru-hikes or solo outings. A good balance of weight, weather and bug protection, the freestanding Eos 1P is a perfect trail companion for backpackers.

Updated for 2013! While not the lightest 1-person tent on the market, the Gunnison 1.2 is roomy enough for tall hikers to stretch out and provides solid construction and durable weather protection for any solo backpacker.

A feature-rich solo offering, the Copper Spur UL 1 boasts an impressive interior space-to-weight ratio. The balance of weight and performance is perfect for ounce-counting backpackers who don't want to skimp on creature comforts.

With a packed size of 19" x 5" and a feather-light trail weight of 2 pounds 11 ounces, the Sierra Designs Light Year 1 is an ideal choice for lightweight devotees and solo backpackers.

A modular option for ounce-counting backpackers, the Terra Nova Bivi Tarp consists of two lightweight poles, a tarp-style flysheet, a mesh inner body and a seam sealed groundsheet. The entire system weighs just 1 pound, 9 ounces!

Sure to delight ounce-counters, the Meta 1P tent uses innovative, lightweight construction to serve as a reliable sub-2 pound solo shelter. Pitched with a trekking pole (not included), the Meta 1P has a packed size of just 6" by 6".

The fully-featured Outdoor Research Alpine Bivy provides backpackers with a minimalist sleeping space and provides weather protection beneath a canopy of innovative, breathable Gore-Tex Respiration+ fabric. Available in Mojo Blue and Alpenglow.

The Terra Nova Laser Ultra 1 tent and its ounce-shaving design deliver reliable protection at a weight (1 lb, 1 oz) and packed size (14” x 3.2”) that is perfect for thru-hikers, fast-and-light backpackers, adventure racers and touring cyclists.

The streamlined Terra Nova Laser Photon 1 tent weighs just 1 pound, 7 ounces and packs down to 14” x 3.9”. An impressive balance of weight and durability makes it a great option for thru-hiking, adventure racing and bicycle or motorcycle touring.