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Let's go on a trip with tents on our backs. Things we used on our Hachijojima trip.
MONTHLY JOURNAL APR. 2026

Let's go on a trip with tents on our backs. Things we used on our Hachijojima trip.

The temperature is rising day by day and the days are gradually getting longer. Just stepping outside is enough to make you feel relaxed, and many of you must be itching to go on a trip somewhere. This is what pushed me to go on a trip to Hachijojima. In this second part, we focus on the gear that supported us on our trip. From transportation, camping, mountain climbing, and running. We will introduce the tools that supported us on this trip, along with our real-life impressions of how they were used.
Click here for the first part.

The three members of the trip are. From left, Shuhei Wakiyama (Huinum editor), Issei Enomoto (writer), and Hiroshi Yamamoto (Huinum senior editor).

Sleeping arrangements for this trip. Nemo tent & mat.

Dragonfly Ozmo 1P ¥77,000 (Neemo Equipment)

Hornet Ozmo 1P ¥68,200 (Neemo Equipment)

[left]TANI OZUMO 1P ¥88,000 (Neemo Equipment)

Lightness, ease of setup, and design are all of a high standard.

NEMO Equipment tents are the king of mountain tents. NEMO Equipment tents are the king of mountain tents. I like solo mountaineering in tents, and I own several tents from this brand. From a real user's point of view, the appeal of this brand is that it combines lightness, design, and ease of pitching at a high level. It is expensive, but I feel that it is well worth it.

It is great that it can be set up without hesitation even for the first time.

The Nemo tent we used this time is lightweight, and you don't need any knowledge or experience to pitch it. I'm not used to camping, but even so, I was able to set it up smoothly and without hesitation. I'm not used to camping, but even so, I was able to set it up smoothly and without hesitation. I thought it would be smaller inside, but when I actually slept in it, it wasn't. I was able to get a good night's sleep.

I like the freedom of being able to complete the work alone.

It was almost my first time to use a solo tent properly, but I can honestly say that nothing was too much trouble. The inside was more spacious and comfortable than I expected, and this Nemo tent looks great. It also looks beautiful when lit at night, and just looking at it lifts my spirits. I also thought again this time that if I were going on a trip with a group of guys, I would prefer a solo tent at night. It is fun to spend time together at the inn, but it is nice to have the freedom to sleep and wake up at one's own pace.

Nemo Equipment] [left]Tenser Elite Regular Wide Mummy ¥38,500, [right]Tenser All Season Regular Mummy ¥33,000 (all from Nemo Equipment) Equipment)

Just leave your body and it will be ready.

This was my first time sleeping on an air mattress. My first impression was that it was very fluffy. But when I actually tried sleeping on it, I found it very comfortable and I was able to naturally lean my body on it. I could turn over without any problem, and there was no stress.

The sleeping comfort is comfortable without feeling the unevenness of the ground.

It was my first experience with an air mattress. The sleeping comfort was simply great. I usually like a soft bed, so it was just right, and I didn't mind the unevenness of the ground at all. It worked great not only in the tent area, but also when I was sleeping on the boat when I was about to get seasick.

Zoa 2026 medium mummy, ¥17,600 (Neemo Equipment)

A perfect balance of hardness and softness.

I used the self-inflatable Zoa. What I liked was the stability. It sinks in moderately, but is not too fluffy. The balance is just right. Personally, I prefer it to an air mattress.

Moonlight Elite ¥30,800 (Neemo Equipment)

Comfortable, ultra-lightweight chair.

The Nemo chair is also excellent. At only 520 grams, it is light, compact, and comfortable. It is one piece of gear that I am glad I brought with me.

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