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Olukai Hiapo Review
We love to proven wrong, and this flip showed our skeptical testers that fancy looking dress flops can hike and...
Birkenstock Arizona Essentials Review
If you're on the hunt for a flip flop that combines comfort, vegan ethics, and some style to boot, this is a great...
Retrospec Rover Hauler Review
This affordable bike cargo trailer gets the job done and offers decent durability and space to haul the kitchen sink...
How to Choose a Hydration Pack for Running
There are several factors to help choose a hydration pack for your running needs. This article systematically helps...
Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Review
This pad earned high marks in nearly every metric. The high level of comfort and clever stuff sack were some of the...
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Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated Review
A durable four-season sleeping pad that has a uniquely redundant design to keep the user from bottoming out. If...
NEMO Switchback Review
If you've woken up in the middle of the night on a deflated pad, trust us when we say we understand your concerns...
Sea to Summit UltraLight Review
The UltraLight utilizes the company's new AirSprung Cell design and is a great choice for warm weather trips. This pad...
Big Agnes Q-Core SLX Insulated Review
Uniquely thick and had a fantastic comfort to weight ratio, this is a great three season sleeping pad that will keep...
REI Co-op Flash Thermal Review
If you're on the hunt for a decently balanced sleeping pad appropriate for a wide variety of uses and don't have the...
Exped MegaMat Lite 12 Review
Do you like waking up disoriented from a deep restorative slumber when out camping instead of a long night spent...
Exped SynMat HL M Review
While the SynMat HL does have some redeeming features, we struggled with the low level of comfort offered by this...
REI Co-op Flash 3-Season Review
A decent entry-level pad capable enough to get you out the door but lacking the heavy-hitting features we expect in a...
Nemo Astro Insulated Review
This was one of the thickest pads we reviewed; it's plush enough to cover up huge grass lumps and roots. A few updates...
How to Choose a Backpacking Sleeping Pad
We help you find the perfect pad for your next backcountry adventure and let you know where to spend and where to save...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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