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The Movement VS the Long Haul: Which pack should I Get?
This is a question that we often get, and the answer depends on a few variables such as, how many days of food will you typically carry,...
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Ben Kilbourne
Sep 21, 20225 min read
Complete Guide to SWD Packs' Load-carrying Ability
Whether you're planning a thru-hike of the PCT, a weekend trip in your local mountains, or a weeklong ski/packraft adventure through the...
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Ben Kilbourne
Jul 25, 20228 min read
Packrafting Honaker to Grand Gulch
The trip started at the top of the Honaker trail near Goosenecks State Park, the part of the San Juan river that twists back and forth...
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Ben Kilbourne
Dec 28, 20213 min read
Patching EPL Ultra
Even the Toughest Fabrics can be Damaged EPL Ultra is a very durable material, but like any fabric, it has its limits. I found the limits...
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Ben Kilbourne
Oct 22, 20214 min read
Don't Forget To Pack Your Critical Thinking Skills
It was nearly 2 pm when Porter and I set foot on the wet, red, sandy trail that drew us south towards the mouth of Deer Creek Canyon in...
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Ben Kilbourne
Sep 18, 20214 min read
Can You Packraft with the Long Haul 50?
Is the Long Haul 50 small enough and light enough for general three-season backpacking while also being large enough for packrafting? I...
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Ben Kilbourne
Aug 23, 20215 min read
New Pack Fabrics
Fabrics Old and New DCF (Dyneema composite fabric) hybrids and X-Pac fabrics have become ubiquitous in the ultralight backpacking world,...
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Ben Kilbourne
Jul 23, 20216 min read
Planning and Pulling off a Family Trip
When my sister and I first talked about doing a family trip, we were feeling fairly ambitious. We imagined that we could plan a shortened...
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Superior Wilderness
Apr 18, 20193 min read
Which pack for which trail? (AT, PCT or CDT)
Aspiring thru-hikers frequently ask for our feedback on which type of pack they should purchase for their upcoming thru-hike (size,...
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Superior Wilderness
Feb 19, 20192 min read
What sized UL pack should I choose?
Picking the appropriately sized pack is an important step when planning an upcoming hike. While there are lots of variables to consider,...
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Superior Wilderness
Jan 11, 20192 min read
What's the deal with Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF)?
Here at Superior Wilderness Designs we use two main types of fabrics for the body of our packs: X-Pac and Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF)....
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Superior Wilderness
Nov 8, 20182 min read
Internal Frame vs. Frameless?
Choosing a pack is a big decision, and there are a bunch of different variables to consider. Weight, size, materials, features, and of...
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Superior Wilderness
Oct 26, 20185 min read
Glossary of materials, features, and customizations
We understand that putting together a custom backpack can require some unique jargon. To help you better understand the different...
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