Backpacking Gear Reviews, Expert Tips, & Trail Guides
Lifestraw Peak Straw Water Filter Review
Lifestraw Peak Straw Water Filter Review
Published:
August 10, 2025
This filter was specifically designed for drinking straight from the water source. No need for extra bladders, bottles, or hydration packs!
Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2026
Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2026
Last Updated:
August 9, 2025
We’ve filtered out the nonsense to bring you our purest recommendations of the best water filters around.
Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 Backpacking Sleeping Bag Review
Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 Backpacking Sleeping Bag Review
Last Updated:
August 7, 2025
This bag is lighter than many other synthetic options, packs down decently small, and offers top-of-the-line features – all at a minimal price tag.
Mountain Hardware Bishop Pass 15 Sleeping Bag Review
Mountain Hardware Bishop Pass 15 Sleeping Bag Review
Published:
August 7, 2025
This down mummy bag offers a balance of comfort and affordability, making it one of our favorite budget buys for backpacking sleeping bags.
Katabatic Flex 22 Backpacking Quilt Review
Katabatic Flex 22 Backpacking Quilt Review
Published:
August 4, 2025
Versatile, lightweight, warm, comfortable, and made in the USA, this quilt is a solid choice for three-season backpacking.
Hammock Gear Burrow 20 Backpacking Quilt Review
Hammock Gear Burrow 20 Backpacking Quilt Review
Published:
August 3, 2025
Durable, warm for its weight, and budget friendly this quilt also offers basic customization options making it a solid choice for a wide range of backpackers.
UGQ Bandit 20 Backpacking Quilt Review
UGQ Bandit 20 Backpacking Quilt Review
Published:
August 2, 2025
Highly customizable, extra fluffy and lightweight, this backpacking quilt offers the comfort you’ll be looking forward to at the end of a long day on trail.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear 20-Degree Backpacking Quilt Review
Hyperlite Mountain Gear 20-Degree Backpacking Quilt Review
Published:
August 1, 2025
Ultralight fabrics, 1000 fill power down, and slim construction make this quilt one of our top performers with an excellent warmth to weight ratio.
Men’s La Sportiva Prodigio Review
Men’s La Sportiva Prodigio Review
Last Updated:
August 1, 2025
Tackle your next fast and light hike into the mountains with these high performing trail running shoes.
Men’s Salomon X Ultra 5 GORE-TEX Hiking Shoes Review
Men’s Salomon X Ultra 5 GORE-TEX Hiking Shoes Review
Last Updated:
August 1, 2025
Wear this shoe on your next wet and muddy adventure to keep your feet dry while logging long days on the trail.
ZPacks 20F Twin Backpacking Quilt Review
ZPacks 20F Twin Backpacking Quilt Review
Published:
August 1, 2025
Hiking duos looking for warmth and weight savings will be well served by this lightweight 900 fill power down quilt with a sewn footbox and just the right amount of room to stay cozy without being cramped.
Loco Libre Operator Series Ghost Pepper 20 Backpacking Quilt Review
Loco Libre Operator Series Ghost Pepper 20 Backpacking Quilt Review
Published:
August 1, 2025
This quilt is a good choice for backpackers looking for a three-season, customizable quilt that will keep them warm on chilly nights, but opens flat for warmer ones.
Western Mountaineering AstraLite Backpacking Quilt Review
Western Mountaineering AstraLite Backpacking Quilt Review
Published:
July 31, 2025
With an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio and all the features we’re looking for, our Best Overall Backpacking Quilt is a versatile three-season option.
Best Backpacking Quilts of 2026
Best Backpacking Quilts of 2026
Published:
July 26, 2025
From the deep forests of the coastal Pacific Northwest to Arizona’s desert and beyond, we’ve vetted the best backpacking quilts to keep you cozy no matter the climate.
Rab Ascendor Light Hoody Review
Rab Ascendor Light Hoody Review
Published:
July 24, 2025
This fleece jacket is an ultralight (8.5 oz) hooded fleece. It’s packable, layers great, and moves with your when youre getting after it in the alpine.
Cotopaxi Abrazo Half-Zip Fleece Jacket Review
Cotopaxi Abrazo Half-Zip Fleece Jacket Review
Published:
July 24, 2025
This soft, cozy pullover features an extended ½ zipper down the chest, a zippered chest pocket, and a kangaroo-style hand pocket in the front.