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In-depth outdoor gear reviews based on hands-on testing. Honest, detailed, and written by real backpackers.

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Outdoor Research Foray Rain Jacket Review

ByJon Rosenberg

The Outdoor Research Foray weighs just a hair over a pound, provides best-in-class breathability, and keeps you comfortable no matter where you go.

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Mystery Ranch Urban Assault Review for Commuters & Hikers

ByMelanie MacDowell

Mystery Ranch Urban Assault Review: Worlds collide productively with this pack, which unites function and fashion for commuters of all kinds.

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Therm-a-Rest Luxury Map Sleeping Pad Review

ByDeirdre

The Therm-a-Rest Luxury Map is a camping pad that will fool you into believing you’re sleeping on a comfy mattress. Fancy pressure points, high-grade foam, and high durable materials.

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Outdoor Research Helium Pants Review

ByDeirdre

Outdoor Research Helium Pants review: They’re lightweight, pack up tiny, and have a pocket! If you need a go-to pair of ultralight rain pants, this is it.

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Helinox Chair Zero Review

ByEditor

Helinox Chair Zero Review: a 17 ounce ultralight backpacking chair that lifts you 11 inches off the ground and can fit just about anywhere.

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Arc’teryx Fortrez Hoodie Review

BySeb Cancino

The Arc’teryx Fortrez Hoodie is a classic rock and alpine climbing lightweight fleece that excels as a multi-purpose layer on the trail. Balaclava included!

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Marmot PreCip Pants Eco Review

ByArthur McMahon

The Marmot PreCip Pants Eco Full Zip review: adaptive rain pants you can adjust at the hip, at the zip, and at any time on your outdoor trip.

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Marmot Trestles 15 Sleeping Bag Review

BySeb Cancino

Marmot Trestles 15 review: Versatile, feature-rich, and wallet-friendly, this is a capable, warm backpacking or camping sleeping bag.

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The North Face Campshire Fleece Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

The North Face Campshire review: a creature comfort, a guilty pleasure, a true enabler of lazy days. A heavyweight fleece jacket with a kangaroo pocket!

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The North Face Nuptse Review: Iconic Warmth & Street Style

ByKara Kieffer

The North Face Nuptse review: a downy ball of retro nostalgia. The comfort is outrageous, as is the sheer puff of each oversized baffle. A cozy down jacket.

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Patagonia R2 Review: High-Performance Fleece for Hikers

ByDeirdre

The Patagonia R2 is soft, fuzzy, warm, and breathable. A fleece jacket of many uses, it’s not overkill in any situation and it looks good everywhere.

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Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape Review

ByArthur McMahon

Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape review: versatile rain poncho and tarp tent! Ultralight backpackers will love its lightweight functionality.

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Marmot Minimalist Review – Top Pick for Wilderness Trips

ByKara Kieffer

Marmot Minimalist review: the perfect rain jacket for outdoor folks who want a one and done shell and are themselves minimalists.

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Arc’teryx Beta SL Hybrid Review

ByArthur McMahon

Arc’Teryx Beta SL Hybrid review: a lightweight rain jacket that’s comfortable and will protect you from the elements like a piece of hydrophobic armor.

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Reef Fanning Low Review: Best Flip-Flops with Bottle Opener

BySteve Cleverdon

The Reef Fanning Low is a rock-steady sandal that excels at grip while staying minimal and light. Perfect for beach days, especially if you want to crack a cold one.

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NEMO Forte Review: Best Spoon-Shaped Bag for Side Sleepers

ByEditor

NEMO Forte 35 review: this sleeping bag is a side-sleeper’s dream. Synthetic, feature-filled, and reasonably priced. Join the Spoon Bag movement.

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Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed Sleeping Bag Review

ByJosh Mathe

Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed review: a warm down sleeping bag with revolutionary features. No zippers, arm sleeves, and a “bed-like” sleep.

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Rumpl Down Puffy Blanket Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

Rumpl Down Puffy Blanket review: a functional, fashionable, down-filled blanket that knows how to cater to dirtbag luxury.

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