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EclipseElephant

Ultralight Backpacking & Camping Gear

This time we went on another two-day, one-night heavy-load hike. We chose a route that avoided the crowds, and along the way the terrain was incredibly diverse: Wide open ridgelines Steep stone steps through pine forests Occasional stream crossings Dense fields of reeds We even ended up hiking a short stretch in the dark before finally setting up camp on a mountaintop — and spent a truly “memorable” night there. ⛺️✨ As for gear, I’ve been gradually upgrading bit by bit. The lowest temperature on the mountain this time was around 0–5 °C, so I switched to my winter setup. With three bottles of water and food included, my pack came to 9.6 kg total. At this weight, my new pack performed really well — the carbon fiber frame distributed the load nicely, and it felt surprisingly light without putting pressure on my back. After setting up camp, I layered up with down + AD + Evolve + OCTA, and despite being lightweight, it kept me warm against the cold night. Here’s the full gear list: 🎒 Backpack Backpack – Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 50L ⛺️ Shelter System 2. Tent – Zpacks Duplex 3. Freestanding poles – Zpacks 4. Groundsheet – Zpacks 5. Stakes – Springwavee 6. Chair – Helinox Chair Ground 7. Seat pad – Pitz 💤 Sleep System 8. Sleeping bag – Nanga 450SPDX 9. Sleeping pad – Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm 10. Pillow – Sea to Summit 11. Travel eye mask – MUJI 💡 Lighting & Electronics 12. Lantern – Zanearts 13. Headlamp – Claymore 14. Lamp pole – Shuworks 15. Camera – Ricoh GR3 16. Earphones – AirPods Pro 17. Power bank – Anker MagGo 18. Watch charger – W&P 19. Air pump – Flextail 20. Thermo-hygrometer – RMG 🍴 Cooking System 21. Titanium pot – Snow Peak 22. Stove – Snow Peak 23. Spork – Snow Peak 24. Chopsticks – Snow Peak 25. Knife – Opinel No.8 26. Flask – Snow Peak 27. Water filter – Katadyn 👕 Clothing 28. Rain jacket – Yamatomichi UL All-weather Jacket 29. Down jacket – Arc’teryx Cerium 30. Fleece – Lanqi Evolve 31. Pants – Lanqi OCTA 32. Camp tights – Yamatomichi Light Alpha Tights 33. Gloves – Snowline 34. Sweatband – Lululemon 35. Patella strap – Bauerfeind 36. First aid kit 🦯 Others 37. Trekking poles – Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork #Hiking #Outdoors #OutdoorLife #OutdoorGear

Ultralight Backpacking & Camping Gear
EchoWave

Outdoor Watch Showdown: Garmin Fenix 7 vs Coros Vertix 2s vs Suunto Vertical

Choosing the right outdoor watch isn’t easy — especially when it comes down to three heavyweights: Garmin Fenix 7, Coros Vertix 2s, and Suunto Vertical. I’ve broken down the comparison into design & build, GPS & battery, mapping features, health tracking, and extra functions. Here’s the full scoop 👇 🔹 Garmin Fenix 7 Pros: Premium build, best-in-class mapping and navigation, wide range of sports modes, great smartwatch features. Cons: Expensive, battery life shorter than Vertix 2s or Suunto Vertical under heavy GPS use. 👉 Best for: All-round adventurers and athletes who want both performance and smart features in one device. 🔹 Coros Vertix 2s Pros: Insane battery life (can last weeks), reliable GPS, tough design, excellent for ultra-endurance activities. Cons: Mapping and smartwatch features are limited compared to Garmin. 👉 Best for: Ultra-runners, mountaineers, and those who prioritise battery life above all else. 🔹 Suunto Vertical Pros: Strong solar charging (on solar model), detailed topographic maps, solid build for harsh environments. Cons: Less refined health tracking, app ecosystem not as strong as Garmin or Coros. 👉 Best for: Outdoor explorers who rely heavily on maps and want a rugged companion. Final Take: If you’re an all-round athlete → Go for Garmin Fenix 7. If you’re an ultra-distance adventurer → Pick Coros Vertix 2s. If you’re a map-focused explorer → Choose Suunto Vertical. No wrong choice here — just depends on your lifestyle. #Hiking #Outdoors #OutdoorLife #Outdoor #Outdoorwatch

Outdoor Watch Showdown: Garmin Fenix 7 vs Coros Vertix 2s vs Suunto Vertical
fisherchad

National parks = hidden fishing goldmines

Last summer I stumbled into Yellowstone thinking it was all about geysers and tourists. Boy was I wrong. Ended up having the best cutthroat fishing of my life on the Firehole River while dodging bison on my backcast. Turns out our national parks are fishing paradise that most people completely overlook: 🌲 Yellowstone - Native cutthroat plus you're encouraged to keep invasive lake trout 🐟 Glacier - Crystal clear waters with native westslope cutties 🌊 Great Smoky Mountains - 2,900 miles of streams with native brookies 🏔️ Katmai - Fish for salmon while brown bears watch from 50 yards away 💦 Voyageurs - 40% water with incredible walleye and pike The regulations can be tricky though - some parks don't require state licenses but have stricter rules on bait and tackle. Always check before you go. Most visitors never leave their car. We get to actually participate in these sacred places. Which national park gave you your most unforgettable fishing memory? #fishing #NationalParkFishing #Anglers #Outdoors

National parks = hidden fishing goldmines