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A Portable Soda Stream?! The Aerflo Bottle Carbonates Water Whenever, Wherever
ByAlisha McDarris September 16, 2025September 15, 2025

If there’s one thing I love after a long hike on a hot day or when kicking it around the campfire in the evening it’s sparkling water. Sure, camp cocktails are great, but frankly, I don’t need alcohol to celebrate. If you feel the same and you can never keep enough cans of sparkling water in the house (or the cooler), then the Aerflo System Bottle is for you: a reusable water bottle that carbonates water at the touch of a button (OK, several touches).

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REI’s Member Days are Here! And the Savings, Though Limited, are HUGE.
ByAlisha McDarris September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

For 11 day from September 12-22, REI’s Member Days offer exclusive deals and expanded benefits to REI Co-op Members, from double rewards to discounts on used gear. Want to know if you should shop now to save some cash? Read on to learn more about the benefits.

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The 4+ Best Ultralight Sleeping Pads (That Are Also More Sustainable)
ByAlisha McDarris September 11, 2025February 7, 2026

Consider yourself an ultralight backpacker? Or just want to trim some weight from your pack? Ready to upgrade from an old, leaky air mattress to something more reliable? An ultralight sleeping pad is the way to go. But choosing one can be a pain, especially if you’d prefer to buy from a sustainable brand or score a pad that’s made of more responsible materials. Fortunately, we’ve tested plenty over the years. Here are a few ultralight sleeping pads we love (inflatable and foam) and that are perfect for all kinds of ultralight backpacking adventures–but that don’t sacrifice comfort.

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Ultralight Pad Pumps FTW! 3 Inflatable Pad Pumps, Ranked
ByAlisha McDarris September 11, 2025April 6, 2026

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
ByAlisha McDarris September 9, 2025November 26, 2025

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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Bluetti Elite 100 V2: The Only Portable Power Station You Need
ByJosh McDarris September 3, 2025November 25, 2025

Need a power solution for camping and road trips? The Bluetti Elite 100 V2 delivers with its modern battery technology and low price.

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Nitecore Offers the Only Two Ultralight Power Banks We Ever Want to Take Backpacking
ByAlisha McDarris September 2, 2025September 1, 2025

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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The Best Deals on Camping, Backpacking and Outdoor Gear [September 2025]
ByJosh McDarris September 1, 2025September 1, 2025

Outdoor brands and retailers are constantly running sales and specials. There are so many of them, and they change so often, how on earth are you supposed to keep track of them all? Lucky for you, we’ve compiled some of the best deals on outdoor gear right here in one place. And since the links to specials and sales update automatically, you can check back as often as you please to find out who’s offering the best sales and specials every week!

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REI Labor Day Sale! The 10 Best Deals on Sustainable Gear [2025]
ByAlisha McDarris August 22, 2025August 22, 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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Labor Day Sales: 50 Best Camping and Backpacking Deals [2025]
ByJosh McDarris August 22, 2025August 22, 2025

It’s that time of year again! Here’s some of our favorite sales from outdoor brands this Memorial Day. Camping and Backpacking.

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