Ben KilbourneDec 28, 20213 minPatching EPL UltraEven 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...
Ben KilbourneOct 22, 20214 minDon't Forget To Pack Your Critical Thinking SkillsIt 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...
Ben KilbourneSep 18, 20214 minCan 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...
Ben KilbourneAug 23, 20215 minNew Pack FabricsFabrics Old and New DCF (Dyneema composite fabric) hybrids and X-Pac fabrics have become ubiquitous in the ultralight backpacking world,...
Ben KilbourneJul 23, 20216 minPlanning and Pulling off a Family TripWhen my sister and I first talked about doing a family trip, we were feeling fairly ambitious. We imagined that we could plan a shortened...
Superior WildernessApr 18, 20193 minWhich 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,...
Superior WildernessFeb 19, 20192 minWhat 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,...
Superior WildernessJan 11, 20192 minWhat'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)....
Superior WildernessNov 8, 20182 minInternal 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...
Superior WildernessOct 26, 20185 minGlossary of materials, features, and customizationsWe understand that putting together a custom backpack can require some unique jargon. To help you better understand the different...