Gear Reviews

A rundown of the best backpacking pots and cook sets for solo and two-person trips.

Eight rain jackets for backpacking, sorted by weight, breathability, and price to match how you hike.

Eight hydration reservoirs compared for taste, cleaning, drying, and weight.

Nine three-season sleeping bags compared for warmth, fit, and weight. From premium down to budget & synthetic picks.

Seven trekking poles compared for weekend backpackers, and which one is right for your kit.

Eight backpacking water filters compared across squeeze, gravity, purifier, and pump types to match your trips.

Every major satellite communicator for backpacking — what each device does well and what it costs to own.

7 power banks compared across three capacity tiers, so you can match the right bank to the trips you’re actually taking.

Three-season backpacking quilts compared — warmth, draft control, and a pick for each buyer type.

Which bear canister to buy for Sierra and Yosemite backpacking, broken down by trip length, weight, and park approval.