Hey SMD Community,
The Six Moon Designs team has just returned from PCT Days, and what a weekend it was. This was not only my first PCT Days with the company, but my first time attending the event at all. Having grown up in Portland, I’d always heard great things about the weekend in Cascade Locks, and it was incredibly rewarding to finally experience it firsthand. |
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Over the course of the event, we had the chance to reconnect with longtime supporters of Six Moon Designs and meet many new members of the trail community. It was great to support those heading back out on the trail after the festivities, as well as those preparing for upcoming adventures. A sincere thank you to everyone who stopped by, whether you braved the rain on Friday or enjoyed the sunshine on Saturday. The setting in Cascade Locks was as beautiful as ever, and the energy throughout the event reflected the strength and spirit of the hiking community. |
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We also had a great time at the Pre-Funk Fest at Thunder Island Brewery, an excellent way to kick off the weekend and connect in a more relaxed setting. Our Mile Marker and Pack Weight games were a hit and we loved seeing everyone's guesses. Overall, it was a successful and inspiring few days, and I am already looking forward to the next one.
- Serena & the SMD Team |
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This week on the Ultralight Hiking Blog we are revisiting an old post... |
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Trekking Through the Peaks of the Balkans
By Raquel Mogado |
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The Peaks of the Balkans remain relatively unknown beyond Europe. This beautiful trail is a 192km journey through the untamed Accursed Mountains of Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo, it traverses one of Europe's last untouched wilderness areas and the trail meanders through remote villages, across alpine meadows, glacier-fed lakes, and ancient forests, offering not only awe-inspiring natural beauty but also a profound cultural immersion.
Click below to read more! |
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Meet the Gatewood Cape, the ultimate ultralight adventurer’s tool, brilliantly combining rain gear and shelter into one compact package. Whether you're hiking the PCT, Appalachian Trail, or chasing weekend fastpacks, this minimalist design provides full 360° protection. With its pyramid shape and smart venting, it shelters you and your pack from rain and wind while allowing fresh air in from the bottom
Key Features
- Dual-purpose design: Worn as a cape or pitched into a full shelter, no extra tarp needed.
- Adjustable ventilation: Dual front zippers and side snaps let you control airflow while maintaining cover.
- Easy setup: Requires just six stakes and a pole, center-pole support adds extra stability in windy or snowy conditions.
- Lightweight and spacious: Offers 35 sq ft of coverage, packs down to roughly 10"×8"×1.5", and weighs only 11 oz (310 g)
- Can be paired with the Serenity Net Tent
Integrated map/night-stash pocket doubles as the items’ stuff sack, and micro-buckles connect the harness for smooth transitions between wearing and shelter setup
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