Did you read the wikipdeia link? It's a more specific that 'hiker'. It means someone on a long distance walk. Hiker could refer to someone on a day hike.
It does seem to be a glorified tarp (admittedly a very good one) I just feel that the prices for these kind of things are getting ridiculous I like to see maybe some smaller companies (such as alpkit) making a competitive product
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News New National Park for Ireland
The Irish Government today announced the creation of a new National Park, the country's eighth. Located on the Dingle Peninsula, Páírc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí includes the rugged Conor Pass, the unique island of Sceilg Mhichíl, and Mount Brandon, one of...