A good night’s sleep can make or break your backpacking trip. So can an overloaded backpack. Some backpackers will tell you balancing these two conflicting needs is all about sacrifice. Would you ...

Working in the outdoor industry for as long as I have, I’ve become a little numb to the idea of ‘innovation’. In my experience, properly innovative takes on tents, sleeping bags and sleeping pads are ...

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A sleeping pad is a core component of your backpacking / camping sleep system. When paired with the right sleeping bag, your sleeping pad will make for a comfortable night of sleep with protection ...

Sleeping bags are an essential piece of backpacking gear, but they can also be one of the main culprits for ballooning your pack size and weight. If you want to slim down your kit, consider an ...

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