The 5 Best Ultralight Fleece For Backpacking and Hiking in Every Season!
These are some of our fave ultralight fleece layers for hiking and backpacking when breathability and insulating power are paramount.
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Glasses or Contacts for Backpacking? Here’s How to Choose and Keep Your Eyeballs Healthy
Trying to decide between glasses or contacts for backpacking? It’s a tough choice and one that largely comes down to personal preference. But there are also some pretty solid reasons to choose one over the other depending on your situation.
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Small Business Sales Week 2026
It’s Small Business Sales Week! Which means backpacking and hiking gear from small cottage brands–including ultralight backpacking brands–is on sale! These are some of our favorite small, sustainably-minded outdoor brands that are offering stellar deals this week (May 12-19th) so you can score some new gear for a song.
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The 10 Best Deals from the REI Anniversary Sale!
It’s that time of year again! Time to celebrate REI’s anniversary with one of the retailer’s biggest and most comprehensive sales of the year. This year, tons of gear is on sale. And while we’ve seen larger percentages off some gear in the past, the Anniversary sale is a great opportunity to score deals across tons of brands and product categories. Meaning if your entire kt needs a refresh or you’re brand new to camping or backpacking and want to gear up, now’s a great time. Here are our top sustainable gear picks from the REI Anniversary Sale.
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How to Choose the Best Hydration System for Hiking & Backpacking
How to choose AND build a personal hydration system that works for your style, trip length, preferences and environment. All so you can stay happy, healthy and hydrated on any trail.
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The 7 Best Barefoot Hiking Sandals [2026]
Looking for the best barefoot hiking sandals for your next adventure? We wore these barefoot sandals hiking, camping, and trail running to find out which ones are the absolute bomb.
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The 5 Best Manual Coffee Grinders for Camping, Travel and Home (2026)
These portable, manual coffee grinders make it possible to enjoy good coffee no matter where you are: the campground, hotel or home.
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THIS is the Best Car Camping Setup for When You Want to Sleep in Your Car
Looking for a reliable and comfortable setup for sleeping in your car? We’ve got just the thing so you sleep comfy cozy.
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Cold Outside? Here’s How to Enjoy Winter Mountain Biking: Gear, Tips and Tricks
You can still enjoy mountain biking when it’s cold out with strategic layering, smart solutions, and the right winter cycling gear. Here are tips and tricks for enjoying the ride in the fourth season, including how to dial in your kit, plus a few standout pieces of gear and clothing that make a real difference, how to layer well, choose appropriate outerwear, and keep your fingers, nose and toes from turning into popsicles.
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Wash Your Ski Jacket. It’s Gross. Here’s How.
Your ski jacket is filthy. Don’t think so? Is it shedding water like it should? Or does the inside feel clammy after one run? Then guess what…It’s dirty. But I have good news: you can and should wash your ski jacket. Here’s how to do it right.
