Surprisingly light, yet strong and comfortable, and reasonably priced. The Arata AX Series, packed with innovative ideas, offers a new perspective on freestanding mountain tents. [Practical Review]
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
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Recommended tents for this season, chosen by a mountain enthusiast who spends over 100 days a year camping in a tent, and how to choose a tent for mountain climbing that you won't regret
Mobi Garden , Big Agnes , tents , Arai Tents , NEMO , HILLEBERG , mountaineering introduction , recommendations , how to choose , mont-bell , HERITAGE , MSR , hcs , Sea to Summit
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Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
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