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Charmast 26800mah Power Bank Review
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Charmast 26800mah Power Bank Review

The streamlined design, efficient charging capabilities, and not-too-shabby weight to charge ratio makes this portable charger one of our favorites.
Nitecore NB10000 Gen 3 Power Bank Review
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Nitecore NB10000 Gen 3 Power Bank Review

One of the lightest, most efficient, and most portable power banks on the market, it is no wonder that this is one of our favorite options.
INIU P41 10000 45W Power Bank Review
INIU Megapower 10000 charging a phone and the Garmin Inreach on a rock with trees and mountains in the background.

INIU P41 10000 45W Power Bank Review

A high-performing and versitile battery bank with all the conveniences for your devices and anyone else without power lucky enough to cross your path on the trail.
Ultimate Backpacking Checklist & Gear Essentials

Ultimate Backpacking Checklist & Gear Essentials

After years of honing our backpacking gear to find the balance of weight, comfort, and…
Marmot Precip Eco Rain Jacket Review
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Marmot Precip Eco Rain Jacket Review

A lightweight, yet affordable option, this is a great entry-level rain coat providing enough weather resistance to ride out a passing drizzle.
REI Skyward 4 Tent Review
The image shows a medium shot of the REI Skyward 4 from the side with a child poking is head out of the ten. The ten is surrounded by pine trees.

REI Skyward 4 Tent Review

This a well-rounded tent with a sweet balance of simplicity, spaciousness, and weather protection. You can stand up and move freely inside.
REI Wonderland 4 Tent Review
A medium wide photograph of the REI Wonderland 4 camping tent. The ten is set on a mountainside and the sun is setting in the background. Wildfire smoke shrouds the sky and the sun is setting with a twinge of orange in the clouds.

REI Wonderland 4 Tent Review

This tent is one of our favorite shelters for frontcountry camping because it feels spacious, luxurious, and it’s super user-friendly.
Sawyer Micro Squeeze Filter Review
Backpacker filling his sawyer squeeze pouch from a stream

Sawyer Micro Squeeze Filter Review

This filter is a trail-ready, pint-sized powerhouse of a squeeze filtration system. It takes up minimal space and provides safe drinking water while you’re in the backcountry.
SOTO WindMaster Backpacking Stove Review

SOTO WindMaster Backpacking Stove Review

Soto Windmaster is touted as one of the absolute best backpacking stoves for its superior wind performance.
SOTO Amicus Cookset Review
A backpacking stove with a pot on top sits on a stump in front of a mountain lake on a sunny day.

SOTO Amicus Cookset Review

This cookset provides you with the hardware you need to prepare a comforting backcountry meal at an affordable price.
Solo Stove Lite Review
A hiker sets a pot on the Solo Stove Lite. A tent and trees are in the background.

Solo Stove Lite Review

This wood-burning stove is easy to use, nearly smoke-free, and doesn’t scar the ground. Most of all, it’s fun!
Snow Peak Gigapower 2.0 Backpacking Stove Review
A low angle view of the Snow Peak Gigapower 2.0 sitting on a rock with trees in the background. The stove is installed with a small fuel canister, and a small cook pot is on the pot stand.

Snow Peak Gigapower 2.0 Backpacking Stove Review

This is a stable, durable stove that gets the job done with few moving parts and packs down small, making it one of our favorites.
MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove Review
The PocketRocket 2 installed on a fuel canister and holding a pot with mountains and a lake in the background.

MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove Review

This stove is a whole lot of power in a tiny package. With excellent simmer control, and an efficient burn, it’s one of our favorites.
MSR WindBurner Stove Review

MSR WindBurner Stove Review

This stove system is among the highest quality and best-performing integrated stove systems on the market. We love its exceptional performance in windy weather, its speedy boil times, and great fuel efficiency.
Jetboil MiniMo Review
A profile shot of the MiniMo installed with burner, pot, fuel canister, and base support. Trees are in the background.

Jetboil MiniMo Review

This model is one of our favorites for backcountry gourmets and makes our list of the best backpacking stoves.
Snow Peak Litemax Stove Review

Snow Peak Litemax Stove Review

This is one of the lightest and most compact backpacking stoves on the market. This tiny powerhouse can boil a liter of water in just under five minutes, and then it folds away nicely to fit into pretty much any cookpot when you’re done.
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