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The Best Camping Pillows of 2018

We traveled the globe in a quest to find the best camping pillow. After testing eight of the industry's top compressible and inflatable pillows and compared them side by side.

20 hours ago

Best Camping Mattresses and Pads of 2018

To find the best car camping mattress, we researched 40 deluxe pads and bought 17 for side-by-side tests. Our expert...

2 days ago

The Best Laptop Backpacks of 2018

Looking for the best laptop backpack? We researched over a hundred different options and tested the top 13. We loaded...

3 days ago

Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Men of 2018

We pick the best rock climbing shoes for bouldering, sport, trad, gym, kids, and beginners. No matter your budget, we...

Best-in-Class Reviews

Sandals 3 weeks ago

The Best Sandals for Women Review

What are the best sandals for travel, hiking, and daily use? We put 13 great options through a bevy of toe-to-toe...

Camping 3 weeks ago

The Best Soft Coolers of 2018

Which soft cooler is the best? To find out we took eleven of the top rated and most popular models available and...

Ultralight 3 weeks ago

The Best Ultralight Tents and Shelters of 2018

We set out to find the best tarps, free-standing tents and ultralight shelters. We analyzed over 30 models before...

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Product Reviews

Climbing Harnesses 15 hours ago

Petzl Selena

Petzl's updated version of the popular Selena harness weighs the same as the previous version, but now fits better and...

Climbing Harnesses 15 hours ago

Petzl Luna

The latest updated version of the Petzl Luna is the heaviest harness that we tested (15 ounces), but it doesn't seem...

Sleeping Pads 20 hours ago

Klymit Insulated Double V

The double-wide Insulated Double V is a great alternative to the heavy, albeit comfortable, Exped MegaMat Duo. It...

Backpacks 2 days ago

Patagonia Black Hole 25

Sometimes the realities of an active lifestyle and a perpetual workflow can be hard on your technology and equipment...

Editors' Choice

Backpacks 2 days ago

Osprey Flapjack

This pack brings it all together better than the rest. Incredibly versatile for all kinds of settings, it's also...

Editors' Choice

Camping 5 days ago

NEMO Fillo

This hybrid pillow brings together the best of both worlds. It's comfortable like a compressible and adjustable like...

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How-To Articles

Backpacks 2 days ago

How to Choose the Best Laptop Backpack

Deciding on your next laptop backpack? In this article, we explore key questions to help you determine what...

Sleeping Bags 2 weeks ago

How to Choose the Best Camping Sleeping Bag

Okay, let's level with each other: If you're reading this, you're not in the market for a bag to keep you warm while...

Electronics 2 weeks ago

How to Choose a GPS Watch for Running and Training

Are you an endurance exercise fanatic, or just stoked to get started? Do you want to better quantify your endeavors...

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