Columbia and Teton Sports: Why You Want This

Some of you have been wondering more specifically what comes in the gear package so I thought we'd have a show and tell. 

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Pretty sweet looking set up, yeah? I've tested both of these products; both companies sponsored my ongoing co-project: The Most Epic Trip last year and I've grown to love and trust both companies for listening to their users and wanting to make the best products out there. 

Columbia Compounder Shell: Men or Women's

Let's start with the jacket.  Since becoming part of Columbia's #OmniTen team (explanation from fellow team member Modern Hiker), I first gave the Columbia's Women's Compounder Shell a try while spring skiing. Though it was likely intended to handle rain and wind while hiking/biking/backpacking your favorite summer trail, it worked awesomely on the hill. It handled wind with no problem (never felt a stitch of it enter through the shell) and it kept clamminess at bay with its superior breathability. 

That's saying something when you're working hard schussing your way through sun-baked slush. 

Super light-weight, amazing fit as a woman (trim, sleek styling) and eye-catching design. Love the fabric, the fit, the everything. 

Men, you'll have the same. ;)

Teton Sports Outfitter XXL Quick Tent

Quick? Try "Lightning Fast." If one of your least favorite things about camping is setting up the tent, you need this tent. If you always find yourself setting up in the cold darkness of night, you need this tent. If you like to have cool things, you need this tent.

Teton Sports saved many a heated argument from occurring by donating one of their tents to The Most Epic Trip. Because we were already tired from the day's hiking and climbing, the last thing we wanted to do was search out a campsite in the dark, figure out poles, flys, stakes, etc. Take the major element out- the poles- and you've got yourself a deal. That's what Teton Sports has done. Simply grab the pull cord and... pull. You've got yourself a tent. 

I can set up their six man version in under a minute. Guess how long this one takes me? A whopping 20 seconds, single-handedly, out of the bag (sans fly and staking). This beauty has a full 360 and canopy view for sleeping under the stars and the fly, if you need it, allows for extra gear to be stored under its vestibule. And while this is rated as an American one-person tent, in Europe, it'd be a two person. Outdoorsy friends, you're healthy enough to do the European thing. 

Fast and lightweight enough for a weekend backpack trip. Clean styling. You'll love it. 

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So there you go, friends. The gear giveaway lineup. Go get it.