The Best Tents and Shelters for Camping and Backpacking
Whether you’re headed on a lightweight solo backpacking trip or taking the whole family to the local campground, find the right shelter for your next night outside.
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Fixed-Blade Knives
Benchmade Dacian
by Wolfed September 2, 2024
Newest fixed blade from Benchmade Today I get to give you my assessment of my newest acquisition. Always looking for the perfect knife, I've probably… Full Review »
Liquid Fuel StovesOptimus No. 00
by Jim September 1, 2024
Still an excellent winter stove. Burns hot, reliable, bomb proof. Recommended for week or more winter backpacking trips where two people share the stove. I’ve… Full Review »
Meat EntréesBackpacker's Pantry Drunken Noodles with Chicken
by JWatson September 1, 2024
Backpacker's Pantry continues its exploration of Asian cuisine in a freeze-dried format, and continues to produce solid meals at a decent price. Another new offering… Full Review »
Pots and PansFire Maple Petrel Ultralight Pot
by Brian Nordberg August 30, 2024
Very fast boiling, small backpacking pot After seeing some reviews, I decided to give this a go. I started testing with my old 900ML cheapo aluminum pot that has… Full Review »
Pack PocketsREI Packmod Rainshield Pocket
by BigRed August 30, 2024
A simple but effective add-on pocket to keep a smartphone within easy reach for photos or a map check. The rain flap opens and closes easily and should keep at… Full Review »
Soft Shell PantsKuiu Attack Pants
by Eric Blumensaadt August 28, 2024
The Attack pants, made for hunting (during which there is a LOT of hiking) are polyester with a 2% flex fiber coiled threads called "Primeflex". The high quality… Full Review »
Dry PacksSealLine Boundary Dry Pack
by Sean Van Cleve August 27, 2024
This hard-wearing bag isn’t designed just for the canoe, kayak, and SUP- an integrated suspension system with substantial shoulder straps helps move your gear… Full Review »
Long Sleeve Performance TopsSalomon Cross Run Long Sleeve
by Brian Nordberg August 26, 2024
Very light, fast-drying, decent-feeling shirt that keeps the sun and bugs away I love this shirt for what it is. It is a very light long sleeve t-shirt that breathes… Full Review »
Closed-Cell Foam Sleeping PadsGossamer Gear ThinLight 1/8" Insulation Pad
by Brian Nordberg August 26, 2024
Too fragile, rips on the edges when attached to pack. Very little R value. After reading all the reviews I thought this would be great to help protect my Exped… Full Review »
Hiking BootsKeen Pyrenees
by Dave Martinson August 25, 2024
They did not have much of a break-in period if any. The waterproofness was great. The grip pattern on the sole gave great traction and felt stable while hiking… Full Review »
