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10 Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2024
10 Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2024
Whether you’re looking for inflatable or foam, ultralight or ultra-plush, we’ll help you get a great night’s sleep in the backcountry with our trail-tested picks…
Best Backpacking Meals & Food of 2024
Best Backpacking Meals & Food of 2024
Backpacking Food Meal planning is one of the most important considerations for any backpacking trip. The food you choose will depend on taste preference, nutritional value, caloric density of each meal, and how easy it is to cook. Some hikers bring dehydrated meals because they’re quick and easy. Others prepare DIY dinner recipes and use […]
Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2024
Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2024
Our team of seasoned backcountry experts hiked thousands of miles using the best backpacking packs on the market to narrow down this list of…
10 Best Backpacking Tents of 2024
10 Best Backpacking Tents of 2024
We put the most promising backpacking tents on the market through the wringer to find the ones with the best balance of comfort, weight…
10 Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2024
10 Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2024
From summer summits to winter wanderings, our trail-tested list of the best backpacking sleeping bags will keep you warm and cozy in…
Best Backpacking & Hiking Water Filters of 2024
Best Backpacking & Hiking Water Filters of 2024
We’ve filtered out the nonsense to bring you our purest recommendations of the best water filters around.
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How to Lace Hiking Boots & Shoes
How to Lace Hiking Boots & Shoes
How many ways can you tie your shoes? If you like to hike, you’ll need more than one.
How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots
How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots
In this guide, we walk you through how to take care of your footwear – so your footwear can take care of you.
La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes Review
La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes Review
The La Sportiva Spire GTX have received high praise in both the fastpacking and hiking worlds – but do they live up to the buzz?
Zpacks Duplex Zip Tent Review
Zpacks Duplex Zip Tent Review
We put 500 miles on the Zpacks Duplex Zip to see how it stacks up against the best ultralight tents on the market.
Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Tent Review
Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Tent Review
If you’ve been in the ultralight scene for more than a minute, chances are you’ve heard about the Durston X-Mid Pro 2.
100 Best Gifts For Hikers, Backpackers & Campers 2024
100 Best Gifts For Hikers, Backpackers & Campers 2024
Give the gift that gets them outside with our guide to the best gifts for hikers and backpackers.
7 Best Trekking Poles of 2024
7 Best Trekking Poles of 2024
We’ve rigorously tested these trekking poles over thousands of miles to find the sturdiest and most lightweight options. Get more stability on tough terrain…
10 Best Rain Jackets of 2024
10 Best Rain Jackets of 2024
From drizzles to downpours, we’ve got your back. Our team of seasoned hikers weathered the storm to find the best rain jackets for performance and protection.
ZPacks Arc Blast Backpack Review
ZPacks Arc Blast Backpack Review
At a mere 16.4 ounces, the ZPacks Arc Blast is an ultralight backpackers dream come true. The ZPacks Arc Blast is one of…
Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Tent Review
Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Tent Review
Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo is revered in the ultralight backpacking world for its palace-like spaciousness…
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.
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness Loop Backpacking Guide
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness Loop Backpacking Guide
The Strawberry Mountain Wilderness Loop is one of our favorite hikes we’ve ever done in Oregon. Out in this Eastern Oregon paradise, you’ll encounter crystal clear lakes, vibrant fields of wildflowers, ample opportunities to view wildlife, and sweeping views of the Blue Mountain Range.
Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Tent Review
Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Tent Review
The Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 is one of the lightest double-wall, 2-door tents on the market. This makes it ultralight, convenient, and easy to pitch. It also has more headroom than much of the competition due to its long brow pole that pulls out the sidewalls.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xtherm NXT Sleeping Pad Review
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xtherm NXT Sleeping Pad Review
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT has 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 Xtherm NXT to the test to see how it holds up to real-world conditions.
Platypus QuickDraw MicroFilter System Review
Platypus QuickDraw MicroFilter System Review
The Platypus QuickDraw MicroFilter System is similar to other popular squeeze filters on the market but stands out…
REI Co-op Flash 2 Tent Review
REI Co-op Flash 2 Tent Review
Spoiler alert: we really dig the REI Co-op Flash 2. This tent is ultralight, has a convenient design, and is very well-priced for the specs and quality. Read our full review to find out why this tent is earning high marks on our list of the Best Backpacking Tents.