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“I have owned the 2 person Warmlite tent for about 5 years now. Used it consistently on a weekly basis on my climb, and ski/snowboard backcountry trips with quite a bit of abuse. At this point, it even replaced my lightweight backpacking 3 season too tent due to its lightweight unlike other 4 season tents […]
Written by: Seth Levy Custom gear is back. Several mass manufacturers, including Chaco and Princeton Tec are ushering in a new era of customizable gear. In the early years of the outdoor industry, most gear was “custom.” Early manufacturers like Holubar, Stephensons Warmlite and others sold products with choices of fill, liner, and options like […]
Best Tents Made in the USA 2018 reviews Warmlite’s 3C (3 Person Climber) Tent If you’re going to be doing some bad weather camping or climbing trips, the Warmlite Climbers tent will serve you well. We did really in-depth research and testing to see which tents would hold up against the harshest conditions, and this […]
ProfessionalCamping.com Reviews the Warmlite 3R Tent Looking for a lightweight and durable tent for your next camping trip? Check out my full review of Warmlite Three-Person Tent. When it comes to camping and backpacking, there are a couple pieces of equipment which are absolutely necessary for a successful and hassle-free trip. You need a proper […]
The Stephenson’s Warmlite 2R is a strong, spacious, and exceptionally light non-freestanding tunnel tent that is still made in the USA in Gilford, NH. The tent uses high quality materials (though very thin diameter poles) and provides lots of space for a mere 3 lb. 4 oz. The 2R can handle fierce winds as long […]
Sleeping Bags: The name says it all. You want your overnight camping gear to keep you warm but not add weight to the pack, and Stephenson’s Warmlite sleeping bags, tents and other gear use “exotic aerospace-derived materials” to achieve the perfect blend of comfort and efficiency. Learn more by ordering a famous Warmlite catalog, but only if you’re […]
Guilty as charged. The Stephenson tents are such niche products that I sometimes overlook them. Not that being a niche product is a bad thing! Not at all! And the WarmLite is a tent that’s well worth considering. It’s a hoop tent, meaning it has two semi-circular poles, one at each end. This is a […]
I have owned a 3R for more than 20 years and finally replaced it with a 2R. Both tents have the side windows and use them often in the summer. I used the 3R for more climbing and backpacking trips then I can recall and never had a problem with it. It stood up to […]
The Stephenson’s Warmlite 2R is a strong, spacious, and exceptionally light non-freestanding tunnel tent that is still made in the USA in Gilford, NH. The tent uses high quality materials (though very thin diameter poles) and provides lots of space for a mere 3 lb. 4 oz. The 2R can handle fierce winds as long […]
Stephenson’s Warmlite Triple bag is a top notch camping and backpacking sleep “system.” While an old design, it is still unique in the market, has a wonderfully comfortable mattress, and covers an extremely wide temperature range due to the dual tops design, for a price that is very attractive if you consider the alternatives… Read […]
