Six Moon Designs – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:35:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg Six Moon Designs – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 The Budget Backpacking Kit https://pmags.com/the-budget-backpacking-kit https://pmags.com/the-budget-backpacking-kit#comments Sun, 24 Mar 2024 22:30:59 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=9668 The Budget Backpacking Kit

A sequel of sorts to my $300 gear challenge. A little over $800 and 10 lbs for a kit that is light, functional, and easily, assembled. Updated Mar 2024. Read More ...

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A look over the pieces of gear and clothing that served us well in 2022. Read More ...

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We did not buy or have a chance to try out much new gear or clothing this past year. Instead, we replaced worn-out items with a few exceptions. Read More ...

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At ~1 oz for the 7 liters (large) pod, Six Moon Designs pack pods make a light, affordable, and inexpensive alternative to most stuff sacks or ditty bags. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/gear-review-smd-pack-pods/feed 2 29284 Three months out – Six Moon Designs Daybreaker https://pmags.com/theee-months-out-six-moon-designs-daybreaker https://pmags.com/theee-months-out-six-moon-designs-daybreaker#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2020 04:51:35 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=27423 Three months out – Six Moon Designs Daybreaker

An overview of my first few months using the Six Moon Designs Daybreaker travel and day-use pack. Read More ...

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My initial impressions of the Six Moon Designs Wild Oasis. I've owned a form of this shelter since 2006. And now, I have the DCF version new for 2020. Read More ...

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Items of gear and clothing that I used consistently over the decade. Read More ...

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Joan reviews this 6.8 oz (193g) carbon fiber shaft umbrella after many miles of hiking in Utah, Nevada, and on the PCT. Read More ...

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My three most used brands for outdoor gear and clothing. Based on a BPL discussion. Read More ...

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A look back at an older shelter that is very versatile. And one I am thinking of cycling back in for some planned trips with possible mixed conditions. Read More ...

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