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How to Use Your Phone as a GPS Device for Backpacking

How to Use Your Phone as a GPS Device for Backpacking

Last Updated: October 3, 2025
Finding the trail, the next water source, and your next campsite is so much easier with gps navigation tools on your phone.
Moon Lence Portable Camping Chair Review
a backpacker stares across a canyon while sitting comfortably in the Moon Lence Portable chair

Moon Lence Portable Camping Chair Review

Published: September 2, 2025
This chair is affordable and comfortable, but there are tradeoffs, too. Learn more in our first-hand review of this budget option.
Exped Skyline 20 Daypack Review
A person packs items into a green EXPED Skyline 20L Daypack. A black lab watches from the background.

Exped Skyline 20 Daypack Review

Published: September 2, 2025
A breathable, technical daypack built for comfort and versatility. Perfect for hot hikes and multi-sport adventures with clever storage and sleek style.
Deuter Speedlite Pro 25/23 SL Daypack Review
Person wearing purple Deuter Speedlite Pro 25 pack adjusts something as they face a mountainous, treed landscape.

Deuter Speedlite Pro 25/23 SL Daypack Review

Published: September 2, 2025
A lightweight, feature-rich pack that delivers excellent comfort and support for fast-paced hikes, scrambles, and peak-bagging missions.
Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack Review
Person wearing a colorful Cotopaxi daypack squats by a riverside to watch the rapids.

Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack Review

Published: September 2, 2025
Ultralight, colorful, and easy to pack, this minimalist daypack is perfect for short hikes, travel, and spontaneous adventures when you need gear that won’t weigh you down.
Decathlon Quechua MH100 20L Daypack Review
A person holds a black Decathlon Quechua daypack by the backstrap, giving a view of the padded back panel.

Decathlon Quechua MH100 20L Daypack Review

Published: September 2, 2025
This sleek 20L daypack provides features and comfort at a price that keeps more money in your wallet for trail snacks.
Gossamer Gear Thinlight Foam Pad Review
The Gossamer Gear Thinlight pad set up as a recliner with its backrest leaning against a log

Gossamer Gear Thinlight Foam Pad Review

Published: September 2, 2025
Sit pad. Sleep pad. Yoga mat. Lounger. This backcountry foam pad isn’t a classic backpacking chair, but it can pull off a lot.
Therm-a-Rest Z-Seat Pad Review
close up of the thin foam cushion pods of the Therm-a-Rest Z-Seat sit pad

Therm-a-Rest Z-Seat Pad Review

Published: September 2, 2025
Backpacking demands redefining “chair.” Thru-hikers and ultralight backpackers might be tempted to add this sit pad to their must-have list of backcountry luxuries.
Helinox Ground Chair Review
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Helinox Ground Chair Review

Published: August 29, 2025
If you’re looking for a stable backpacking chair that lets you extend your legs at camp, this low rider is a top pick.
REI Flexlite Air Stool Review
REI stool set up on the stand in front of gray boulders

REI Flexlite Air Stool Review

Published: August 29, 2025
We prefer REI’s latest camp stool over the original because it’s lighter, more packable, and carries more weight.
INIU 20000 PD 22.5W Power Bank Review
The Iniu 20000 PD power bank sitting on a granite slab while charging a rechargeable Biolite headlamp with the Wallowa Mountains at sunset in the background

INIU 20000 PD 22.5W Power Bank Review

Last Updated: August 28, 2025
With 20,000mAH this bank will keep your electronics powered on a long loop, point-to-point, or thru-hike. Just snuggle up with it at night to keep it’s juice!
REI Flexlite Air Chair Review
Close up of backpacking chair set up in the sand in front of boulders

REI Flexlite Air Chair Review

Published: August 28, 2025
Lightweight, comfortable, and packable, this chair gives us everything we want from a backpacking chair at a nice price point.
Trekology Yizi-Lite Camping Chair Review
hiker sits on a rocky cliff overlooking a desert canyon while sitting on a camp chair

Trekology Yizi-Lite Camping Chair Review

Published: August 28, 2025
We were hesitant at first to trust this entry-level camp chair that’s just light enough for backpackers. Testing proved it’s a great budget buy for your back and your bum.
Crazy Creek Hex 2.0 Original Backpacking Chair Review
a hiker rests in the Hex chair in a desert wash

Crazy Creek Hex 2.0 Original Backpacking Chair Review

Published: August 27, 2025
Built with a backrest for frontcountry and backcountry comfort, Crazy Creek’s been is the OG brand to beat with this budget alternative to a traditional legged backpacking chair.
Helinox Chair Zero Review
A man relaxes with his legs out and hands behind his head on a small backpacking chair.

Helinox Chair Zero Review

Published: August 27, 2025
This little luxury is an ultralight backpacking chair that our gear analysts love, thanks to its balance between weight savings and premium performance.
NEMO Moonlite Elite Reclining Backpacking Chair Review
backcountry campsite with a tent and backpacking chair set up in front of a grove of lodgepole pines

NEMO Moonlite Elite Reclining Backpacking Chair Review

Published: August 25, 2025
A recliner for your backcountry campsite?! This suprisingly stable and lightweight backpacking chair wowed us, but it isn’t for everyone. Learn more in our first-hand review.
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