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Hipbelt Sizing Guide How to Choose the Right Seek Outside Hipbelt Size A practical guide to hipbelt sizing, layering, lumbar pads, and real-world pack fit A properly fitted hipbelt is one of the most…

 When you’re standing in the camping aisle or scrolling online, it’s tempting to grab the cheap tent with flashy marketing and a long list of features. But in the backcountry —…

Ultralight backpackers, hunters, moto‑packers, and bike‑packers have long trusted Seek Outside for durable, storm‑worthy, hot‑tent‑ready shelters that remain astonishingly lightweight. If you’ve…

Pitching a high‑performance tipi shelter is part technique, part terrain reading, and part understanding how your Seek Outside tipi is engineered. In this blog we’re going to talk about how to p…

Tipis and Pyramid Shelters vs. Traditional Tents: Which Shelter Is Best for You If you're researching backpacking shelters, you've probably noticed two very different designs: traditional freestandi…

Comparing Weight, Tear Strength, and Durability Specs for Ultra, Cordura, DCF, and UltraGrid One of the most common questions our customer service team gets every year is "What fabric should I choose?…

Best Waterproof Camping Tarps: A guide for choosing the right tarp for Backpacking, Hunting, and Camping If you're searching for the best waterproof camping tarps, you're likely looking for a shelter…

When choosing a backpack for backpacking, hunting, or backcountry expeditions, one of the most important decisions is selecting a frame design that works for you. The classic debate between external f…

Titanium Wood Stove Backpacking: The Ultimate Guide to Lightweight Backcountry Heating When temps drop in the backcountry, few pieces of gear can claim to be as much of a gamechanger as a titanium woo…

Every spring in western Colorado, high winds roll through our part of the state—and this year, we used it as an opportunity to push our gear to the limit. At Seek Outside, we design ultralight b…

So there I was on Denali, May 2025, sitting pretty at Camp 14 after a perfect seven-day itinerary. And then Mother Nature decided we needed a little humility lesson. Two days of weather delay turned i…

The differences between premium ultralight tent fabrics- real world testing results At Seek Outside we take fabric seriously, while knowing that intended use, construction, and design also play key ro…

When camping in tents, whether it's a traditional dome tent, a large floorless tipi, or even a rooftop tent, condensation can be a common issue. This phenomenon can dampen your gear, make sleeping unc…

Comparing Our Lightweight Backpacking and Hiking Backpacks It can be a daunting task to choose the right backpack for your backpacking and hiking trips because there are so many options. In this blog,…

Why Go Winter Camping? Winter camping offers a unique experience, whether you're seeking adventure, solitude, or the chance to improve your outdoor skills. From enjoying pristine snow-covered landscap…

Summer Day Trip Essentials- What to keep in your day pack this summer I am sure that anyone out there reading this has a beat up old daypack or fanny pack that sits in their mudroom, under the bed or…

You're here because the mountains are your arena, and you know the stakes. We're in the same grind, pushing our limits where the air is thin and mistakes are costly. Altitude is the ultimate test. Fai…

The ultralight revolution in backpacking has become something that every backpacker has participated in whether they realize it or not (which is a good thing for your back and legs). Gear manufacturer…