The North Face TKA 100 Glacier Review
The North Face Glacier ¼ Zip is like the bass player in your favorite rock band: reliable, adaptable, and doesn’t steal the show, but it pulls together your whole backpacking layering system.
REI Kingdom 4 Tent 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.
Exped MegaMat 10 Sleeping Mattress 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.
Camp Chef Everest Camping Stove Review
The Camp Chef Everest stove performed admirably. Its ease of use, powerful burners, and stable design meant that no food was burned, undercooked, or covered dirt.
Enlightened 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.
REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent 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.
MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Backpacking Stove Review
The MSR Pocket Rocket 1 has been the stove standard bearer for years, and the Pocket Rocket 2 is even better. Easy, fast, reliable, and ultralight.
Kelty Cosmic Down 20 Review
The Kelty Cosmic Down 20 is a budget sleeping bag loaded with convenient features for the average backpacker. Down doesn’t come at a better price unless you’re plucking the bird yourself.
MSR Whisperlite International Review
The MSR Whisperlite liquid fuel stove shines for long trips in the mountains. It can go the distance, be repaired when it gets clogged, and uses cheap fuel.
REI Trail Pod Sleeping Bag Review
The REI Trail Pod 29 is an adaptable bag with a soft, squishy heart. Take it adventuring, keep it handy for overnight guests, let it work for its money!
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Sleeping Pad Review
The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol’s accordion folds are classic, but the cost and weight make it an easy choice for the thrifty, gram-counting backpacker.
Petzl e+LITE Review: Ultralight Emergency Headlamp
Prepping for Armageddon? Shaving down the grams? Just want reliable light in the backcountry? The Petzl e+LITE headlamp’s rich feature set does it all.
Kelty Callisto 30 Sleeping Bag Review
The Kelty Callisto 30 is a classic car camping sleeping bag with a modern touch. Think luxurious comfort plus a couples blanket. Snuggle-bots, roll out!
REI Trekker 1.75 Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad Review
New to the outdoors? Experienced adventurer? Anyone can sleep easy on the REI Trekker 1.75 Self-Inflating sleeping pad without breaking your back or the bank.
REI Igneo 17 Sleeping Bag Review
The REI Igneo 17 sleeping bag doesn’t know the meaning of the word “compromise”. You will be will warm, you will be dry, you will be light, and you will sleep so good.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm Review
If Therm-a-Rest is the Ferrari of sleeping pads, the NeoAir XTherm is their show stopper. The combination of warmth, durability, and weight is peerless.
Klymit Insulated Static V Sleeping Pad Review
Laying on a cloud may seem like a luxury, but with Klymit Insulated Static V sleeping pad, even a basic backpacker on a budget can experience such comfort.
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter Review
The Sawyer Squeeze takes the chore of filtering water and turns it into a quick and easy process. Fill the bag, screw it on, and squeeze.