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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.
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.
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.
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
Hiker drinking coffee while in the Katabatic Flex 22 Quilt

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
Hammock Gear Burrow 20 Quilt wrapped around someone drinking coffee in camp

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.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear 20-Degree Backpacking Quilt Review
Hiker drinking coffee in the Hyperlite Mountain Gear 20 in camp on the Appalachian Trail

Hyperlite Mountain Gear 20-Degree Backpacking Quilt Review

Ultralight fabrics, 1000 fill power down, and slim construction make this quilt one of our top performers with an excellent warmth to weight ratio.
ZPacks 20F Twin Backpacking Quilt Review
Hiker in a tent in the ZPacks 20F (-7C) Twin Quilt

ZPacks 20F Twin Backpacking Quilt Review

Hiking duos looking for warmth and weight savings will be well served by this lightweight 900 fill power down quilt with a sewn footbox and just the right amount of room to stay cozy without being cramped.
Loco Libre Operator Series Ghost Pepper 20 Backpacking Quilt Review
The Loco Libre Operator Series Ghost Pepper 20 Quilt in camp in the Badlands of South Dakota

Loco Libre Operator Series Ghost Pepper 20 Backpacking Quilt Review

This quilt is a good choice for backpackers looking for a three-season, customizable quilt that will keep them warm on chilly nights, but opens flat for warmer ones.
Western Mountaineering AstraLite Backpacking Quilt Review
Hiker sleeping in a Western Mountaineering AstraLite Quilt in a tent at night

Western Mountaineering AstraLite Backpacking Quilt Review

With an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio and all the features we’re looking for, our Best Overall Backpacking Quilt is a versatile three-season option.
Best Backpacking Quilts of 2025
A backpacker wrapped up in the Enlightened Equipment Revelation sleeping quilt while sitting on a rocky slab overlooking bare granite mountains across the valley

Best Backpacking Quilts of 2025

From the deep forests of the coastal Pacific Northwest to Arizona’s desert and beyond, we’ve vetted the best backpacking quilts to keep you cozy no matter the climate.
Hydro Flask Carry Out 20L Cooler Review
The Hydro Flask Carry Out 20L cooler sits on a rock with mountains in the background.

Hydro Flask Carry Out 20L Cooler Review

This stylish soft shell cooler is a great choice for casual outings and day trips. With its eye-catching look and portability, it’s a spacious cooler with an elevated aesthetic that comes at an incredibly reasonable price.
RTIC Ultralight 52 Cooler Review
A close up of a person carrying the RTIC Ultralight 52 cooler by its built-in molded side handles.

RTIC Ultralight 52 Cooler Review

Built to keep weight to an absolute minimum, this cooler weighs significantly less than comparable models, while still having plenty of room for all your cold storage needs. Combining high volume with light weight, it’s a product that’s uniquely portable.
RTIC Soft Pack Cooler Review
The RTIC Soft Pack cooler sits on a rock with sage brush and boulders in the background.

RTIC Soft Pack Cooler Review

This burly soft shell cooler is designed to be used outside and is equipped to handle adventures on and off the water. The only cooler we reviewed that floats, its fully waterproof design and rugged exterior shell is built to withstand the roughest usage.
REI Cool Trail Split Pack Cooler Review
REI Cool Trail Split Pack Cooler Review

REI Cool Trail Split Pack Cooler Review

At first glance, this cooler might look like a traditional backpack. However, featuring a split design, its bottom half is a cooler with plenty of room to accommodate day trip needs for maximum portability on and off the trail.
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