Labor Day Sales: 50 Best Camping and Backpacking Deals [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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The 10 Best Ultralight Knives For Backpacking: Ranked
For the ultralight backpacker, everything comes down to weight. If a piece of gear is going to earn a place in your pack it has to be light, functional and useful. So here are 10 knives, complete with deets about which ones are our favorites after testing, what each is best for, and how much they weigh.
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Recycling Outdoor Gear and Clothing Is Hard. But Some Brands Are Making It Anyway. Here’s Why.
Recycling outdoor clothing and gear is technically and operationally difficult. Here’s why and a few brands who are trying anyway.
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The 5 Best Ultralight Backpacking Tents According to UL Experts
Tents are one of the four heaviest items you take backpacking (along with your backpack, sleeping bag and sleeping pad). And many backpacking tents out there claim to be lightweight, but weigh up to four pounds! Not these superstars. These five ultralight tents are not only some of our favorites (we’ve tested them all and have been packing UL for years), but help keep your pack light so you can go farther, faster. Take a look to see which one might be right for you.
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Is the Zpacks Duplex Tent the Ultimate Ultralight Backpacking Tent?
There are plenty of ultralight tents available these days, and all of them claim to be the best. So we tested the iconic Zpacks Duplex two-person tent to see if it stands up to the other UL backpacking tent options available (and whether we’ll pack it in our UL setup again and again). Here’s what makes it unique and what we thought of it and its functionality.
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The Best Sustainable Women’s Mountain Bike Clothing for Femmes Who Shred
Don’t settle for less: These brands are making more sustainable women’s mountain bike clothing for femmes, by femmes.
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The Best Ultralight Trekking Poles for Hiking and Backpacking So You Can Move Fast and Far
A reliable pair of trekking poles is a beautiful thing. They make uphill hikes seem less strenuous, ease pressure on your knees on the downhill, and are a beautifully multi-functional piece of gear. What’s more, a good pair from a sustainably-minded brand will also be repairable. That means you can invest in a quality pair, fix them if small parts or pieces like clips or sections break, and keep using them for years to come (compared to cheap poles that break and you’ll probably have to replace in a few seasons if you’re an avid hiker). So if you’re in the market for an ultralight pair of trekking poles you’re ready to love for the foreseeable future, try one of these on for size and hike happy.
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It’s Road Trip Season! Here’s How to Choose a Rooftop Storage Box (And Two of Our Faves)
Rooftop cargo boxes are a classic roadtrip staple. Whether you have tons of camping gear and not enough space in the car or simply want to free up interior space for your cooler and snacks, they make carting extra gear easy and efficient. But choosing one from the tons of options out there can seem complicated, especially if you need crossbars, too. But this guide will help you figure out how to choose a vehicle rooftop storage box and which one is right for you.
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Is the New Peak Design Carry On Worth $600? We Review the New Roller Pro!
If you’re a frequent traveler, especially one who lugs around camera gear or tech equipment, you know the value of good luggage. And when I say “good,” I mean something that doesn’t just survive baggage claim but actually makes travel easier. That, friends, is the Peak Design Roller Pro Carry-On. We got our hands on this sleek, high-end carry-on before it officially launched, and after putting it through the paces on a few trips, we figured it was time to tell you all about it now that it’s officially available for purchase.
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Are Windbreakers the Most Valuable Piece of Gear? Here are the 7 Best Packable, Sustainable Hiking Windbreakers
These packable, sustainable windbreakers are perfect for hiking, trail running, mountain biking and so much more. They keep out the chill, keep you from bailing on the summit early because you’re too cold, and pack up small enough you don’t need to think twice about whether to take them along. So whether you’re planning adventures near home or traveling farther afield, one of these packable windbreakers will keep you sheltered on cool mornings, breezy hikes, sunset summits, beach walks, windy downhill rides and so much more.
