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The Best Ultralight Sleeping Bags of 2019

Waking up to a chilly morning after sleeping out in the San Juan Mountains. The Vireo in blue and the HighLite in purple.

Ultralight

The Best Ultralight Sleeping Bags of 2019

We tested 14 of the top models available today to help you find the best bag for your lifestyle. Ultralight sleeping bags use top of the line materials and construction to keep...

Best-in-Class Reviews

The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2019

Sleeping Pads 6 hours ago

The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2019

We spent months checking out the best backpacking sleeping pads for 2019, testing the top 20 pads side-by-side. Here...

The Best Winter Boots of 2019

Boots - Men's 6 hours ago

The Best Winter Boots of 2019

There are lots of winter boots for many different kinds of use. To help you find what suits you best for the 2019...

The Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2019

Shoes - Women's 7 hours ago

The Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2019

We're here to help you sort through the options for the best women's hiking shoes. We checked out the market's leading...

The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2019

Shoes - Men's 4 days ago

The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2019

Overawed by the countless trail running shoe options? We're here to help. We researched over 100 of the most popular...

The Best Winter Jackets of 2019

Jackets - Men's 4 days ago

The Best Winter Jackets of 2019

We put in the cold hours and the nitty-gritty research to bring you reliable recommendations. As it pertains to winter...

The Best Camping Mattresses of 2019

Sleeping Pads 4 days ago

The Best Camping Mattresses of 2019

Our search for the best camping mattress starts with sifting through 40 models and choosing the top 15 from the bunch...

Product Reviews

Petzl Sum'Tec

Ice Climbing 6 hours ago

Petzl Sum'Tec

The Sum'Tec is a true hybrid of a traditional ice axe and an ice tool. It features the same modular head that is found...

Black Diamond Venom

Ice Climbing 6 hours ago

Black Diamond Venom

The Venom is a modular model that blurs the lines between an ice axe and an ice tool and excels in complex glacial...

Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork

Editors' Choice

Hiking 9 hours ago

Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork

The Alpine Carbon Cork is the jack of all trades pole, providing extreme comfort, versatility, and bombproof...

Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 120

Backcountry Skiing 2 days ago

Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 120

We readily recommend this model for anyone that needs a boot for all sorts of ski touring and ski mountaineering, and...

Dometic CFX 50W

Editors' Choice

Camping 6 days ago

Dometic CFX 50W

This seriously impressive performer squashed the competition in the running for the best powered cooler out there...

Patagonia R1 Hoody

Editors' Choice

Jackets - Men's 7 days ago

Patagonia R1 Hoody

Our testers loved using the R1 Hoody. We put this fleece through the wringer, from the desert floors of Las Vegas to...

How-To Articles

How to Heal a Blister and other Foot Care Essentials

Backpacking 2 days ago

How to Heal a Blister and other Foot Care Essentials

Blisters are the dreaded enemy of hikers, runners, and athletes alike. Want to know how to treat them or, even better...

How to Pack Luggage Like a Pro

Luggage 2 days ago

How to Pack Luggage Like a Pro

How to pack a suitcase and travel bags regardless of whether you are packing a suitcase for a week-long adventure, a...

How to Choose the Best AT Bindings

Backcountry Skiing 2 days ago

How to Choose the Best AT Bindings

Planning to spend time in the backcountry this season? Where do you start your in searching for the best pair of at...

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