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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A comfortable, durable, swap-for-your-carry-on travel pack with plenty of room and just enough organization to make your longer travels easier.
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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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Our verdict: the MSR PocketRocket Deluxe is one of the best backpacking stoves out there with a fast boil, light weight, excellent simmer control, and incredible ease of use.
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After researching and testing 12+ mountain biking headlamps and handlebar lights, we found the brightest and best battery life LED MTB lights for night riding. We rank bar lights and helmet lights by lumens max output, USB charging, and price including Light & Motion, Bontrager, Niterider, Cygolite, Gloworm, and more.
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We review the safest and best road bike helmets for commuters, road cyclists and urban recreational biking. The top rated helmets under $150 with vents and visors
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Long-term, in-depth review of our favorite ultralight backpacking canister stove. We test for windproofing, fuel efficiency, fast boil, ease-of-use, and compatability with different-sized cook pots.
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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 review the Engel Roll Top Backpack Cooler for hiking, picnics, and road trips based on ice retention, ease of carry, and more.
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Long-term, in-depth review of the Jetboil MiniMo backpacking stove. This all-in-one integrated stove has a fast boil, is packable, easy to use, and is fuel efficient. It’s our favorite pot + stove combo.
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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 researched and tested 25+ rotomolded camping coolers to find the best performance for ice retention, best for the money, best wheeled, and best Yeti alternative. Then we tested to verify our findings on camping, fishing, white water rafting trips.
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An easy-to-use, compact, lightweight double-walled backpacking tent with the perks of a traditional backpacking tent.
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In-depth review of the Xero Shoes Scrambler Mid II, and comparison to the Scrambler Mid I. We tested for waterproofing, responsiveness for these zero drop shoes.
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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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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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The Garmin inReach Mini 2 is the smallest, lightest, toughest two-way satellite communicator, with two-way messaging, interactive SOS, weather forecasts, and more.
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In-depth, long-term review of the Hest Dually mattress. We test for comfort, portability, and ease-of-use and cleaning for camping, camper vans, vanlife, and base camping.
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