Gear Reviews

Roundup reviews of backpacking gear — tents, sleeping pads, stoves, and other equipment for the trail.

Best Backpacking Stoves for Weekend Trips: 8 Picks for Casual Hikers

Eight honest stove picks for 1-3 night backpacking trips — without the ultralight spreadsheets.

Comparing inflatable, hybrid, and foam backpacking pillows for better sleep without extra bulk.

Top budget tents under three hundred dollars with practical comfort and trustworthy all-weather performance.

A curated roundup of the best backpacking tents for comfort, weight balance, and real-world livability.

I tested 5 backpacking folding chairs and share the one I trust on every trip.

I’ve completed over 120 backpacking trips in the last 5 years. My mission is to help new backpackers explore the outdoors with confidence.

Simplify your 3-day backpacking trip with ready-to-use templates: Gear, food, routes and safety - all in one kit.

Backpack: Osprey Exos 48
Tent: Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL
Sleeping Bag/Quilt: EE Revelation
Sleep Pad: Thermarest Neo Air X-Lite
"Luxury" Item: Helinox Chair Zero

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