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Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2025
Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2025
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 2025
Best Backpacking Meals & Food of 2025
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 2025
Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2025
Whether you’re looking to tackle a thru hike or haul some serious gear, we’ve got backpack recommendations for every type of adventure.
Best Backpacking Tents of 2025
Best Backpacking Tents of 2025
We put the most promising backpacking tents on the market through the wringer to find the ones with the best balance of comfort, weight…
Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2025
Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2025
Our list of trail-tested backpacking sleeping bags will help you find a cozy sack for everything from summer summits to winter wanderings
Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2025
Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2025
We’ve filtered out the nonsense to bring you our purest recommendations of the best water filters around.
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Mountain Hardware Stretch Ozonic Rain Pants Review
Mountain Hardware Stretch Ozonic Rain Pants Review
Published:
December 5, 2025
Full-featured rain pants with thigh-length side zips, comfortable fabric, elastic waistband, all in a package made with recycled fabrics.
Arc’teryx Beta Rain Pants Review
Arc’teryx Beta Rain Pants Review
Published:
December 4, 2025
Rain pants with full-length thigh thigh zips, a three-layered GORE-TEX construction, and adjustable ankle cuffs for maximum protection and durability.
Salomon Bonatti Waterproof Rain Pants Review
Salomon Bonatti Waterproof Rain Pants Review
Published:
December 4, 2025
Fully waterproof, ultralight, mobility-friendly rain pants with ankle zips and an exceptionally comfortable elastic waistband tailor-made for backpacking and bikepacking trips.
Best Rain Pants of 2025
Best Rain Pants of 2025
Last Updated:
November 30, 2025
We’ve trekked thousands of miles in drizzles, downpours and snow to find the most protective, versatile, and comfy rain pants out there. Any weather is hiking weather with the right gear!
Feathered Friends Swallow UL20 Sleeping Bag Review
Feathered Friends Swallow UL20 Sleeping Bag Review
Published:
November 29, 2025
This premium goose down sleeping bag is hard to beat for a three-season sleeping bag that provides excellent warmth without extra bulk and weight.
Enlightened Equipment Enigma Quilt 20 Review
Enlightened Equipment Enigma Quilt 20 Review
Published:
November 29, 2025
Minimalists, ultralighters, and restless sleepers look no further. This quilt provides the warmth you need and extra room to roll around without extra bulk.
Exped Terra 15 Sleeping Bag Review
Exped Terra 15 Sleeping Bag Review
Published:
November 29, 2025
This quality down sleeping bag is warm, roomy and rich with features, offering an affordable entry into lightweight backpacking for the casual or first-time adventurer.
Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2025
Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2025
Last Updated:
November 28, 2025
Our list of trail-tested backpacking sleeping bags will help you find a cozy sack for everything from summer summits to winter wanderings
A Complete Guide to Hiking the Tour Du Mont Blanc
A Complete Guide to Hiking the Tour Du Mont Blanc
Published:
November 25, 2025
Planning your Tour du Mont Blanc trip can be tougher than the hike itself! But don’t worry: our guide provides planning, booking, and packing advice.
Counter Assault Bear Keg Review
Counter Assault Bear Keg Review
Published:
November 25, 2025
When you need the highest level of security, durability, and widespread approval, this bright yellow bear canister is the ticket. Regulating agencies love it and bears hate it.
BearVault BV500 Journey Bear Canister Review
BearVault BV500 Journey Bear Canister Review
Published:
November 25, 2025
This popular bear canister is durable, secure, and reliable, making it one of our favorite, affordable options for most backpackers.
Ursack Major Review
Ursack Major Review
Published:
November 25, 2025
This soft-sided bear resistant bag is a refreshingly lightweight alternative to heavy bear canisters. Although it lacks universal approval, it’s still accepted as a viable option in many backcountry zones.
REI Traverse Bear Canister Review
REI Traverse Bear Canister Review
Published:
November 25, 2025
One bear canister to rule them all…its modular design adapts to different trip lengths, saving you from owning a collection of canisters.
BearVault BV450 Jaunt Bear Canister Review
BearVault BV450 Jaunt Bear Canister Review
Published:
November 25, 2025
This popular bear can strikes a great middle ground between capacity and portability. It’s tough enough for most trips, and its transparent design makes it easy to see your food.
Smellyproof Bags Review
Smellyproof Bags Review
Published:
November 25, 2025
These clever bags provide an affordable way to add extra security to any food storage setup with minimal weight. It’s a simple solution to keep pesky critters out.
Bare Boxer Champ Bear Canister Review
Bare Boxer Champ Bear Canister Review
Published:
November 19, 2025
This ultra-secure bear canister is one of our favorites when security is a top priority and bear activity is high.