Posts tagged liz thomas
Tested from the Mojave Desert to the High Sierras: How the VOORMI River Run Sun Hoodie Holds Up

Is the VOORMI River Run Hoodie Sun Shirt worth it? We tested its fit, comfort, breathability, durability, and style to see how it performs hiking, bikepacking, backpacking, and thru-hiking.

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50 Nights, Sub-Freezing to Warm Summer: What I Learned Testing the Kelty Cosmic 20

The Kelty Cosmic 20 camping sleeping bag combines 550-fill down insulation with durable construction - our review tests real-world warmth and packability for car campers, cabin and summer camp trips, sleepovers, and entry-level backpackers.

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Best (and Brightest) Headlamps of 2025

We spent 400+ nights testing the best headlamps for brightness, battery life, comfort, and ease of use for backpacking, hiking, running, climbing, and camping.

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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT Sleeping Pad Review

Long-term review of the insulated Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT Sleeping pad based on thousands of miles of cold-weather backpacking, thru-hiking, snowshoeing, and ski touring on this inflatable, lightweight pad.


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Best Women's Short Tights for Hiking, Running, and Outdoor Activities of 2025

Find the best women's short tights (aka, biker shorts or compression shorts) through expert testing and reviews. We tested shorts hiking, running, and outdoor activities with fit guides for every body type.

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