Ultralight Pad Pumps FTW! 3 Inflatable Pad Pumps, Ranked
Love them or hate them, these ultralight pad pumps make quick work of setting up camp. Are they worth a few extra ounces? You decide.
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Anti-Odor Fabric Put to The Test: These Hiking Shirts Stink Less and Dry Faster
We’re no strangers to sweat. We live in Utah, after all, where the desert sun is hot and the air is dry and hiking up mountains regularly happens when it’s over 90ºF. Naturally, that means we’re no strangers to funky smells coming from our clothing, either. So we decided to run a little test to see what fabrics dry fastest and stink less when they get sweaty.
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The 5 Best Hikes In Silverthorne, Colorado (According to Locals)
Silverthorne, Colorado is easy to drive right by, especially if you’re headed down I-70 through the state or making a bee-line to a more popular outdoor destination like Breckenridge. But Silverthone and its neighbor Frisco are more than worth exploring on their own. The area offers outdoor fun galore, plus tons of hiking, biking, and art (and for a lot less money than bougie Breck just a few minutes up the canyon). Plus, it’s located alongside inviting Dillon Reservoir. So grab your sun hoodie and trekking poles and start your exploratory visit with one of the 5 best hikes in Silverthorne (according to the folks who call the region home)!
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Nitecore Offers the Only Two Ultralight Power Banks We Ever Want to Take Backpacking
We’ve tested plenty of portable power banks, backup batteries and chargers over the years. But when it comes to keeping devices like phones and high-tech watches powered on backpacking trips, every ounce (and gram) matters. So we put two of backpacking’s most popular ultralight power banks to the test and weighed their pros and cons (literally) to find out which we’ll be taking on all our backpacking adventures from here on out.
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Zero Waste Backpacking?! It’s Possible! Here’s How.
Backpacking involves tons of waste. Just think about when you come home from a trip and dump a giant bag of messy trash right in the garbage, appalled by the amount of waste you created over the course of a single weekend. There are the single-serve meals, dozens of individually wrapped snacks, tiny packets of electrolytes…And almost none of it is recyclable, reusable or compostable. That’s a lot of waste.
So I wanted to see if I could do better. Iike, a lot better. And find out if I could spend three days in the backcountry and create absolutely zero waste. Want to see how I managed? Whether it’s even possible? If I’d do it again and what products exist to make it easier? Read on.
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REI Labor Day Sale! The 10 Best Deals on Sustainable Gear [2025]
It’s time for the annual REI Labor Day Sale! Which means from August 22 to September 1, 2025 tons of outdoor gear is on sale! So we rounded up 10 deals on more sustainable gear we think are worth a look AND can be bought with a solid discount this holiday. So if you need some new gear, now’s the time to save some cash. Just don’t forget to check for used gear on REI Re/Supply! And check out our full list of Labor Day deals from brands we know and love. And remember: only buy what you need (i.e. don’t over consume), buy used when you can, support sustainable brands, then get outside and wander on!
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The 5 Best Hikes in Glenwood Springs, Colorado (Plus More Things to Do!)
Glenwood Springs, Colorado is easy to miss. If you’re driving down I-70 through the state, it may look like just another one of the small towns that line the major thoroughfare between Denver and Utah. But Glenwood Springs is a more than worthwhile destination in its own right. It offers outdoor fun galore, plus tons of hot springs, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, and more. So grab your sun hoodie and trekking poles and start your exploratory visit with one of the 5 best hikes in Glenwood Springs! Then check out how else you might like to fill your time while you’re in town.
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The Best Synthetic Ultralight Backpacking Quilts and Sleeping Bags
Down is often considered the superior insulator when it comes to sleeping bags for backpacking or camping. But it’s not the best choice for every adventure or every adventurer. If you’re vegan, down isn’t since it’s harvested from dead animals. If you’re on a budget, down is prohibitively expensive. Or if you want a versatile bag that’s suitable for all types of weather, down doesn’t insulate at all when it’s wet. The alternative? Synthetic insulation. But synthetic ultralight sleeping bags are often few and far between since the material is a bit heavier than down. So what’s an ultralighter to do? Try one of these synthetic ultralight bags on for size, of course!
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The 5 Best Hikes in Breckenridge, Colorado According to Locals
Think Breckenridge, Colorado is nothing more than a bougie ski town? Think again. Hundreds of miles of hiking trails carve through the high mountain terrain, often right from downtown! There are practically unlimited opportunities to head into wilderness areas or backcountry whether you’re looking for a family-friendly stroll or a challenging summit. We recently explored the area ourselves, but also tapped a few local friends and fellow outdoorists to share some of their picks for the best hikes in Breckenridge. So grab your boots (or hiking sandals) and get to it!
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The 5 Best Hikes in Crested Butte and Gunnison, Colorado (According to Locals)
Headed to Colorado? These 5 hikes in Crested Butte and Gunnison are some of the best of the best (according to the people who live there).
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