It's certainly not uncommon for backpackers to carry a rain poncho, hammock, shelter and groundsheet. The Nomad Cape is aimed at lightening their load, by combining all four pieces of gear in one unit ...
A camping hammock with extra utility, the Flying Tent from Austrian startup Startraveller Equipment GmbH lets you better react to the weather and terrain. It can hang lazily from the trees, stand up ...
Many backpackers are eschewing heavy rugged tents for lightweight tarps. If you normally carry a rain poncho you can kill two birds with one stone by adapting aluminum or fiberglass tent poles to fit ...