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Alps Mountaineering Lynx 4 Review
The Alps Mountaineering Lynx 4 is a standout camping tent. If you’re looking for ease of set up, comfort, and durability, then this may be the tent for you.
Read Full Gear ReviewMiiR 27oz Bottle Review
The MiiR 27oz Bottle is a stainless steel water bottle with a fancy lid. And it’s an investment that won’t drown you in buyer’s remorse.
Read Full Gear ReviewKelty Salida 2 Review
The Kelty Salida 2 is an great option for a tent that is packable, shareable, and durable. It works like a tent should, and won’t destroy your wallet.
Read Full Gear ReviewKatadyn Hiker Pro Review
Stay Giardia-free with the Katadyn Hiker Pro, a pump-style water filter that makes water taste good and connects to basically everything.
Read Full Gear ReviewSnow Peak LiteMax Stove Review
Truly light and cool to the max, the SnowPeak LiteMax Stove delivers quick boil times and ease of use in a tiny titanium package. Welcome on any trip.
Read Full Gear ReviewREI Kingdom 4 Review
The REI Kingdom 4 is a palace. Enough room for four adults, board games, and bedtime stories, it’s also guaranteed to make your camp neighbors jealous.
Read Full Gear ReviewEnlightened Equipment Revelation 20 Review
When it comes to weight, packability, and versatility, the Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20 quilt is hard to beat. Move like a ninja through the wilderness.
Read Full Gear ReviewExped MegaMat 10 Review
The Exped MegaMat 10 is the most comfortable outdoor sleeping experience around. If you’re considering a new mattress for your bedroom, get this instead.
Read Full Gear ReviewZpacks Duplex Review
The Zpacks Duplex is a masterpiece of design. An ultralight backpacker simply will not find a tent that is lighter, roomier, more durable, or more packable.
Read Full Gear ReviewREI Half Dome 2 Plus Review
The REI Half Dome 2 Plus is a backpacking tent fit for a King and Queen. Sleep like the royal family in a well-designed space filled with abundant comforts.
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How to Choose the Best Camping Stove For You
The best camping stove depends on your cooking needs. Do you want Cornish game hen or refried beans? Figure out the best camping stove for you.
Read The GuideHow to Choose the Best Backpacking Stove For You
The best backpacking stove is situational. Figure out what stove is best for your wilderness experience, and learn a few things too!
Read The GuideSleeping Pad Guide
This sleeping pad guide helps you choose the best pad for you. Learn about different types of sleeping pads, R-Value and insulation, and how to patch a pad.
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BioLite FirePit: Meet the Smokeless Campfire
A portable campfire that grills your food, let’s you s’more, and does away with all that smoke. Meet the BioLite FirePit, on Kickstarter now.
Read The PostBackpackers.com September 2017 Highlights
Your Backpackers.com highlights for September 2017. See the new gear we recommended and the outdoor guides we penned for your reading pleasure.
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Tiny Planet Pictures: The Outdoor World From On High
A tiny planet is a photo that captures the whole world in a single shot. Confused? See it to believe it, and learn how to capture an outdoor tiny planet!
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MiiR 27oz Bottle Review Water Bottles
Kelty Salida 2 Review Tents
Katadyn Hiker Pro Review Water Filters and Purifiers
Snow Peak LiteMax Stove Review Stoves
REI Kingdom 4 Review Tents
The North Face Glacier 1/4 Zip Review Fleece Jackets
Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20 Review Sleeping Bags and Backpacking Quilts
Exped MegaMat 10 Review Sleeping Pads
Zpacks Duplex Review Tents
REI Half Dome 2 Plus Review Tents
MSR PocketRocket 2 Review Stoves
Kelty Cosmic Down 20 Review Sleeping Bags and Backpacking Quilts
The Best Backpacks for Backpacking and Hiking Backpacks
The Best Rain Jacket for Backpacking and Hiking Rain Jackets
The Best Water Filter and Water Purifier for Backpacking and Hiking Water Filters and Purifiers
Kelty Callisto 30 Review Sleeping Bags and Backpacking Quilts
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Review Sleeping Pads
Petzl e+LITE Review Headlamps
MSR Whisperlite International Review Stoves
Camp Chef Everest Review Stoves
REI Trail Pod 29 Review Sleeping Bags and Backpacking Quilts
REI Igneo 17 Review Sleeping Bags and Backpacking Quilts
Klymit Insulated Static V Review Sleeping Pads
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter Review Water Filters and Purifiers
REI Trekker Self-Inflating Review Sleeping Pads
Nemo Tensor 20R Mummy Review Sleeping Pads
Feathered Friends Egret Nano 20 Review Sleeping Bags and Backpacking Quilts
Western Mountaineering UltraLite Review Sleeping Bags and Backpacking Quilts
