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How  3F UL GEAR  is challenging the big names in ultralight tents If you are looking for a high-quality, lightweight and affordable tent for your next backpacking adventure, you might want to check out 3F UL GEAR, a Chinese brand that has been making waves in the ultralight community. 3F UL GEAR  has been manufacturing ultralight tents since 2009, and they have a range of models to suit different needs and preferences.   One of their most popular products is the Lanshan 2, a two-person, double-wall tent that weighs only 1120g (2.47 lbs) and costs $174 . That’s a fraction of the price of some of the big-name brands like  MSR  and  Big Agnes , which can charge over $400 for similar tents. So what makes 3F UL GEAR tents so good? Here are some of the features that set them apart They use high-quality materials like 15D or 20D silnylon fabric, which is durable, waterproof and lightweight. They have a clever design that maximizes space and ventilation, while...

  The Importance of Outdoor Education at an Early Age... is beyond the sights, smells, and sounds of the outdoors. It is where we can expand our palette beyond the technology we are exposed to for hours on end. But sadly, many children today are growing up disconnected from nature. They spend more time indoors, in front of screens, than outdoors, in contact with living things. They miss out on the benefits of outdoor education, which can help them develop a variety of skills and traits that are essential for their well-being and future success. Outdoor education refers to education that occurs outside of a classroom. It can take many forms and settings, such as nature-based learning, place-based learning, forest schools, environmental education or experiential learning. It can happen in green spaces, on playgrounds, on school grounds, in nearby natural environments, gardens or any other accessible place in the community. Outdoor education has many benefits for children, from cognit...