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Thule Chasm 40L Duffel Bag Review
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Thule Chasm 40L Duffel Bag Review

Comfortable to carry, sleek, durable, and easy to use, whether you’re camping or jet-setting, this duffel bag is a solid option for any adventure.
Osprey Transporter 65L Duffel Review
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Osprey Transporter 65L Duffel Review

Combine comfy carry with a capacious main compartment, compression straps, and pretty decent weather resistance and you’ve got yourself a solid duffel option for all your adventures.
Lifestraw Peak Straw Water Filter Review
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Lifestraw Peak Straw Water Filter Review

This filter was specifically designed for drinking straight from the water source. No need for extra bladders, bottles, or hydration packs!
Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2025
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Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2025

We’ve filtered out the nonsense to bring you our purest recommendations of the best water filters around.
Matador Freefly Packable Duffel Review
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Matador Freefly Packable Duffel Review

This packable duffle is the perfect option for those who need a lightweight bag for everything from campground snacks to dirty boots.
Best Duffel Bags of 2025
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Best Duffel Bags of 2025

Pack away your worries with our guide to the best duffel bags for any adventure. Find your favorite new carryall based on size, weight and weatherproofing – at prices that won’t weigh you down.
10 Best Camping Blankets of 2025
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10 Best Camping Blankets of 2025

Let your next epic adventure unfold with our recommended collection of camping blankets. These tried-and-true essentials are built to withstand the elements and keep you cozy outdoors.
Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 Backpacking Sleeping Bag Review
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Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 Backpacking Sleeping Bag Review

This bag is lighter than many other synthetic options, packs down decently small, and offers top-of-the-line features – all at a minimal price tag.
Glorsign Outdoor Puffy Camping Blanket Review
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Glorsign Outdoor Puffy Camping Blanket Review

Suspiciously cheap, this outdoor blanket begged our attention. We tested this outdoor puffy quilt, and yep, it gets the job done at a wildly low price.
Kelty Biggie Camping Blanket Review
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Kelty Biggie Camping Blanket Review

We adore this blanket! It is everything you want in a car camping blanket: big, comfy and warm.
Mountain Hardware Bishop Pass 15 Sleeping Bag Review
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Mountain Hardware Bishop Pass 15 Sleeping Bag Review

This down mummy bag offers a balance of comfort and affordability, making it one of our favorite budget buys for backpacking sleeping bags.
Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2025
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Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2025

From summer summits to winter wanderings, our trail-tested list of the best backpacking sleeping bags will keep you warm and cozy in…
Kammok Firebelly 30F Camping Blanket Review
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Kammok Firebelly 30F Camping Blanket Review

This is the warmest and most feature-filled option in our camping blankets lineup. It can be used as a blanket, hammock underquilt, minimalist sleeping bag and poncho.
Katabatic Flex 22 Backpacking Quilt Review
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Katabatic Flex 22 Backpacking Quilt Review

Versatile, lightweight, warm, comfortable, and made in the USA, this quilt is a solid choice for three-season backpacking.
Hammock Gear Burrow 20 Backpacking Quilt Review
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Hammock Gear Burrow 20 Backpacking Quilt Review

Durable, warm for its weight, and budget friendly this quilt also offers basic customization options making it a solid choice for a wide range of backpackers.
UGQ Bandit 20 Backpacking Quilt Review

UGQ Bandit 20 Backpacking Quilt Review

Highly customizable, extra fluffy and lightweight, this backpacking quilt offers the comfort you’ll be looking forward to at the end of a long day on trail.
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