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Ultralight Backpacking Basics

Ultralight Backpacking Basics

We love hiking with an ultralight kit because it allows us to spend less time worrying about aches and pains and more time enjoying side trails and the beautiful scenery around us. Whether you’re new to backpacking or you’re a traditional backpacker looking to lighten your load, we’ll break down everything you need to know about getting started with ultralight backpacking.
How To Wash A Rain Jacket and Pants

How To Wash A Rain Jacket and Pants

All rain gear eventually needs some TLC – and maybe more often than you think. This guides walks you through the steps for successfully retreating your gear when…
Teton Crest Trail Backpacking Guide

Teton Crest Trail Backpacking Guide

The Teton Crest Trail is a 40-mile high route that traverses ridges offering spectacular wide-angle views of towering granite peaks, glacier-carved canyons, crystalline lakes and wildflower-pocked meadows. It’s truly one of our nation’s most scenic and iconic trails. 
Best Power Banks for Backpacking of 2024
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

Best Power Banks for Backpacking of 2024

Supercharge your backcountry adventures with our guide to the most portable, dependable, and lightweight power banks out there.
Zpacks Plex Solo Tent Review

Zpacks Plex Solo Tent Review

Going as lightweight as possible doesn’t have to mean sacrificing comfort. The spacious Zpacks Plex Solo weighs in at a ridiculously light 14.2 oz., and is one of the most livable one-person tents we’ve ever backpacked with.
Best Backpacking Freeze Dried & Dehydrated Meals of 2024
GOOD TO-GO – Thai Curry

Best Backpacking Freeze Dried & Dehydrated Meals of 2024

Freeze dried meals aren’t just for astronauts anymore. In fact, they’re some of the most popular meal options for hikers…
10 Best GPS Watches for Hiking & Backpacking of 2024
Closeup of the Coros Apex 2 GPS Watch on a backpacker's wrist with steep mountains in the background

10 Best GPS Watches for Hiking & Backpacking of 2024

Lost? Not on our watch. Plot a course to adventure with our guide to the best GPS watches.
Best Hydration Packs of 2024
A hiker in front of a waterfall with the Gregory Juno 24 H2O hydration pack

Best Hydration Packs of 2024

Ditch your water bottle and free up your hands with our guide to the most comfortable, cool, and affordable hydration packs out there.
Best Backpacking Quilts of 2024
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 2024

Get the ultimate ultralight warmth with one of our trail-tested picks for the most versatile and comfy backpacking quilts available.
10 Best Fleece Jackets of 2024
A female backpacker wearing the Eddie Bauer Super Sevens Fleece Pullover in front of jagged mountain peaks in Glacier National Park

10 Best Fleece Jackets of 2024

We took to the mountains to find the best fleece jackets for taking off the chill. Explore our top picks for staying comfortable and toasty when temps start to dip.
Best Camping & Backpacking Coffee Makers of 2024
Closeup of the GSI Outdoors Ultralight Java Drip brewing coffee into an ultralight backpacking cup on a volcanic rock

Best Camping & Backpacking Coffee Makers of 2024

Spending time in the woods doesn’t mean you have to ditch your daily brew. We’ve tested the top coffee makers so you can embrace your morning coffee ritual wherever you are.
Best Backpacking Cookware of 2024
Closeup of a backpacker peaking under the lid of the TOAKS Titanium 750ML backpacking pot

Best Backpacking Cookware of 2024

If you’re in the market for new backpacking cookware, you’ve come to the right place. Our team of outdoor experts has been cooking up a storm…
Best Hiking Sandals for Women of 2024
A hiker posing on a rock in the women's Chaco Z/1 Classic Sandals

Best Hiking Sandals for Women of 2024

Whether you’re heading out for a paddle or setting off on a grand hiking adventure, your perfect pair of sandals is on our list of tested…
Best Dog Backpacks of 2024
A dog wearing the Ruffwear Approach backpack in front of a snowy lake and marbled mountain peaks

Best Dog Backpacks of 2024

We sniffed out the best dog backpacks for our pup pals to take on trail. These bags are rigorously tested for canine comfort.
7 Best Base Layers of 2024
A woman sitting on the edge of a tree-lined lake in the Smartwool Classic Thermal Base Layers

7 Best Base Layers of 2024

We’ve got you covered from top to bottom with our guide to the best base layers around. Our trail-tested recommendations…
10 Best Travel Backpacks of 2024
Back view of a guy wearing the Cotopaxi Allpa travel backpack in a green park with a bridge overhead

10 Best Travel Backpacks of 2024

Whether your traveling a few hours or 2,000 miles, jet-set in style with our guide to the most organized, affordable, and durable travel backpacks of the year.
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