The Patagonia Micro Puff is our favorite synthetic insulated jacket with an incredible warmth-to-weight ratio and retains its warmth when wet.
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Looking for a way to stay upright in icy conditions? Sure-footed traction in snow and ice allows you to carry your outdoor life into the shoulder seasons and beyond.
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A great all-around trail workhorse, the Topo Terraventure 4 trail runners are durable, grippy, comfortable, and secure.
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We review 20 of the most popular synthetic insulated jackets and tested the top models for months in conditions as diverse as mountains in Arizona to snow storms near Bend, Oregon to walking a toddler in Portland. We considered models by Patagonia, Arc’teryx, L.L.Bean, Mountain Hardwear, Rab, Outdoor Research, The North Face, and Montbell.
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Not just for elite athletes – anyone can benefit from the Coros Apex 2's data, feedback, excellent battery life, app, and customizable interface.
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With long battery life, durability, full smartwatch capabilities, and superior mapping capabilities, the fenix 7 Pro is our top pick for endurance activities.
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The Nemo Coda Endless Promise is a sleek and trim sleeping bag that provides enough room for side sleepers to move around comfortably at night.
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A lightweight, durable, customizable pack with the volume and features to make it the best backpack for thru hiking.
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Stay safe, stay connected, and stay found in the backcountry with a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon.
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The HMG Junction backpacking backpack is a favorite of thru-hikers and ultralight backpackers who want water-resistant and durable Dyneema material in a simple design.
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Our favorite lightweight backpacking backpack for hikers on a budget, the Granite Gear Crown3 60 is a full-featured pack that weighs ~2 pounds with removable features to get even lighter.
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In-depth review of the Gossamer Gear Mariposa lightweight backpacking backpack for comfort, durability, ventilation, pocket organization, and long-term use on thru-hikes.
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We researched, tested, and used our own experience to find the best lightweight backpacks for backpacking. We researched 20 packs to find the best overall for most people, best Dyneema (DCF), high volume, heavy loads, budget, frameless ultralight packs for multi-day trips in the backcountry.
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In-depth review of the Zpacks Duplex based on 10,000 miles of backpacking, it’s our favorite two-person tent and best ultralight backpacking tent for waterproof DCF fabric, ease of set up, and spacious design.
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Looking for that perfect trail shoe – one that's not too light and not too heavy? The Danner Trail 2650 has that just-right balance.
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We researched and tested the best tough cameras for your backcountry (and front country) adventures - waterproof, freeze-proof, drop-proof, shock-proof cameras that function no matter the extremes of weather and environment.
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With a gorgeous AMOLED touchscreen and too many features to list, Garmin hit it out of the park with the epix Pro (Gen 2) GPS watch.
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We tested backpacking quilts side-by-side for 8 months. Discover a lighter, more versatile alternative to traditional sleeping bags.
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We taste test and compare 24 instant coffees to find the best specialty coffee, budget, grocery-store available, bulk, powder, freeze-dried, and most caffeine. Our review compares Starbucks VIA · Mount Hagen · Nescafé · First Ascent · SwiftCup · Four Sigmatic · Canyon · Cascadia · Alpine Start · Voila · Waka · Trader Joe's
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Whether you’re day hiking, swimming at the local watering hole, camping, at the park, or relaxing in your very own backyard, as a hammock camper you’ll be the envy of every ground dweller around.
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