I want to get into backpacking and am on a tighter budget but still want decent quality gear. For my shelter options I thought I had decided on the Paria Bryce 1p, which is $165, but I recently found out that I can get the North Face Stormbreak 1p for $90 through a discount at work. I’m pretty sure the Paria is better from what I’ve seen and read online, but is it $75 better, especially when I can use that money on other gear. Considering the price points, which one should I go with?

Hey guys I’m in the early stages of planning a trip into the wind river range for 9 days. I’m. It opposed to splitting up the trip into a couple different loops but don’t think I could do a point to point. Of course I’ve heard of titcomb basin and cirque of the towers but wondering if anyone else has some places to look into and to try and visit, thanks guys.

Does anyone have experience with taking collapsible hiking poles as carryon baggage on a US airline? Is it allowed or banned?

Is there a recommended app to use to ensure this or are you all looking at a map and doing it old school style? Banking on trail signs?