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NEMO Switchback Sleeping Pad Review
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NEMO Switchback Sleeping Pad Review

Last Updated: November 21, 2024
A closed-cell pad can’t be any lighters, simpler and faster for softening the ground you sleep upon. Use for warm seasons, or pair with an air pad for winter camping.
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Sleeping Pad Review
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Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Sleeping Pad Review

Published: November 21, 2024
CleverHiker founder Dave Collins relied on this pad while thru-hiking the PCT. Affordable, indestructable, and lightweight, its a great option for hard sleepers or anyone who’s going for an ultralight backpacking set-up, or will be winter camping.
Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated Sleeping Pad Review
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Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated Sleeping Pad Review

Published: November 20, 2024
Big Agnes designed a pad that sets up easily, deflates quickly, insulates the cold ground, is soft and cushy, and takes a good old fashioned backcountry beating.
REI Helix Insulated Air Sleeping Pad Review
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REI Helix Insulated Air Sleeping Pad Review

Published: November 20, 2024
This air pad a great option for backpackers who sleep on their backs and tend to camp in colder temps. Plus the price won’t make you lose any sleep at night.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite Sleeping Pad Review

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite Sleeping Pad Review

Last Updated: November 18, 2024
We absolutely love how light, compact, quiet, and comfortable the Therm-a-Rest UberLite is. This is the pad you’ll find in our packs for all our summer outings. The main question to ask yourself with this pad is: how often do you backpack in sub-freezing temps? If the answer is rarely, this might be the perfect pad for you.
Sea to Summit Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad Review
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Sea to Summit Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad Review

Published: November 15, 2024
It’s nice when a pad doesn’t break your bank or your back. This version’s simple and clever design features provide you with a reliable and cushioned sleep.
NEMO Tensor Trail Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad Review
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NEMO Tensor Trail Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad Review

Last Updated: November 12, 2024
Thick, cushy, quiet, and very comfortable (even for side-sleepers), this ultralight pad is a perfect companion for summer backpacking trips that stay above freezing temps at night.
CleverHiker Gear Guide

CleverHiker Gear Guide

Last Updated: November 11, 2024
Trail-tested recommendations on the best hiking, backpacking, and camping gear for maximizing comfort, minimizing weight, and increasing smiles.
Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket Review
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Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket Review

Last Updated: November 11, 2024
This featherweight shell provides excellent coverage, is incredibly breathable, and is surprisingly durable for how light it is.
15 Winter Camping Tips
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15 Winter Camping Tips

Last Updated: November 7, 2024
The magic of winter camping, where snowfall transforms familiar trails into pristine wilderness adventures. Experience the profound satisfaction of wandering through untouched powder on snowshoes and digging your own sanctuary for a cozy camp.
Winter Camping Checklist
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Winter Camping Checklist

Last Updated: November 7, 2024
When you go into the backcountry during the harshest season of the year, it pays to have the right equipment to keep…
NEMO Tensor All-Season Sleeping Pad Review
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NEMO Tensor All-Season Sleeping Pad Review

Published: November 5, 2024
An ultralight, technical pad for all 4-seasons. It delivers a low decibel, comfortable, warm sleep, with a premium feeling top fabric and a protective bottom material.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xtherm NXT Sleeping Pad Review

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xtherm NXT Sleeping Pad Review

Last Updated: November 5, 2024
One of the best warmth-to-weight ratios of any sleeping pad on the market, but is it worth the spendy price tag? We put the new iteration to the test to see how it holds up to real-world conditions.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Review
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Review

Last Updated: November 1, 2024
A global best-seller and one of our favorite backpacking sleeping pads for years just one-upped itself with a lofty 3 inches of insulation and 6x quieter design.
Zpacks Duplex Zip Tent Review
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Zpacks Duplex Zip Tent Review

Last Updated: November 1, 2024
We put 500 miles on the Zpacks Duplex Zip to see how it stacks up against the best ultralight tents on the market.
Exped Ultra 6.5R Sleeping Pad Review
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Exped Ultra 6.5R Sleeping Pad Review

Last Updated: November 1, 2024
Hike through all of the seasons with this new sleeping pad on the market. Its size, comfort, and warmth all but guarantee a good night’s sleep in the backcountry.
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