‘Fight for Equality’ Camp Gear Giveaway
Donate to charity to win our camp gear giveaway. Every $5 you donate will get you one entry.
Free Gear Fridays: Therm-a-Rest Sleeping Pad Giveaway
This week, three lucky winners will receive a Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Topo Luxe Sleeping Pad!
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The Best Sleeping Pads for Backpacking and Car Camping in 2020
From ultralight sleeping pads to ultracomfortable air beds, we tested and found the best camping sleeping pads to fit every adventure and budget.
Breath Savers: New Therm-a-Rest Valves Fill Sleep Pads Faster
Sleeping pads bring the comfort of home into our tents. However, inflating and deflating the pads is often a tedious drawback.
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The Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2020
A sleeping bag is one of the most important pieces of camping gear. We’ve found the best backpacking sleeping bags for every use and budget.
The Best Sleeping Bags of 2020
A sleeping bag is one of the most important pieces of camping gear. Choosing the best sleeping bag can help keep you warm (but not too warm), cozy, and rested.
This Expandable Sleeping Bag Gives Adventurers a Custom Fit
New from Big Agnes, the expandable Torchlight line of sleeping bags has a unique fit system in a lightweight, efficient mummy.
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First Look: ‘Klymaloft’ Sleeping Pad Combines Foam, Air for Cushy Sleep
Klymit combines some of the best features of foam and air sleeping pads for a unique hybrid mattress called Klymaloft.
We Just Tried TNF’s Most ‘Advanced Mountaineering Kit’ Yet
The North Face introduced the Advanced Mountaineering Kit at the Outdoor Retailer show last month, and it blew our minds. We got a first look at this pinnacle equipment package on a ski tour near Aspen, Colorado.
Save 44% on Our Favorite Sleeping Pad for Backpacking
Save $88 on our favorite sleeping pad for backpacking during the latest REI end-of-season sale. Get the Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated Sleeping Pad while it’s 44% off.
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Mummy Moves: Therm-a-Rest Questar Sleeping Bag Review
The curse of the mummy is more than just a B movie. The industry-standard sleeping bag shape leaves many feeling too confined, like a, well, coffin. Therm-a-Rest set out to solve that with its W.A.R.M. FIT Questar sleeping bag. I took it for a spin — and roll, and toss — to find out.
Free Gear Fridays: NEMO Forte Sleeping Bag Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive a Forte sleeping bag from NEMO!
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REI Outlet Sale: Half Off Kelty Sine Sleeping Bag
Save 50 percent on the Kelty Sine Sleeping Bag during the REI Outlet sale. The sale ends on November 11, so get it before it’s gone.
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Topo Luxe Sleeping Pad Review: Mattress for Most Seasons
Therm-a-Rest is launching the NeoAir Topo Luxe sleeping pad in February. I got a chance to test it early, and it impressed me as a balanced sleeping pad for three-season use.
College Students: How to Keep Outdoor Gear Organized in Your Dorm
Kids and not-so kids alike are back at school this month. The adventure-minded college-bound would do well to heed these pointers on keeping their room, and their gear, in tip-top shape.
Western Mountaineering Puma Gore Sleeping Bag Review: Cold-Weather Killer
An abundance of warmth and room to spare make the Puma Gore WS Sleeping Bag a superior option for cold-weather pursuits. But get ready to empty your wallet
Marmot Sale: Up to 65% Off
From sleeping bags to pants and jackets, now’s the time to stock up on your favorite Marmot gear. Save big with deals up to 65 percent off.
NEMO Switchback Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review: New Take on Classic Design
NEMO challenges the gold standard in ultralight sleeping pads with the Switchback Ultralight Sleeping Pad. Is the Switchback better than the Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol?
Backcountry’s Big Memorial Day Sale: Up to 50% Off 100+ Products
Arc’teryx, The North Face, Salomon, and more respectable brands are on sale for Backcountry’s Memorial Day sale. With discounts as deep as 50 percent, this is one sale you won’t want to miss.
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Heated ‘Hot Pocket’ Stuff Sack Promises On-Demand Camp Warmth
Push a button, heat your sleeping bag or quilt, and tuck the Hot Pocket in with you for hours of added warmth.
‘Silent Nights’: NEMO Tensor Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review
Unique construction silences and stabilizes the new NEMO Tensor sleeping pad, which we review here.
First Look: NEMO Kyan 35 Synthetic Mummy Sleeping Bag
Patent-pending FeatherCore insulation closes the gap to down in the NEMO Kyan 35 Synthetic Mummy sleeping bag.
Half Off ‘Ghost Whisperer’ Sleeping Bags? You Aren’t Seeing Things
For next to nothing, it’s everything you want in a bag that weighs next to nothing.
First Look: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite Air Mattress
The Therm-a-rest NeoAir UberLite is the lightest insulated air mattress ever made. We tested the NeoAir UberLite for this review.
REI Magma 15-Degree Sleeping Bag Review: Simple, Warm Slumber
Plenty of warmth and intuitive design make the REI Magma 15 sleeping bag a simple, solid three-season option.
Insomnia? Listen to App-Based Bedtime Stories by ‘Extreme Sleep Adventurer’
Phoebe Smith has slept soundly on mountaintops and inside glaciers. Now she’s sharing her secrets through the popular app Calm. Think bedtime stories for adults.
NEMO Ramsey 30 Sleeping Bag Review: Down Mummy Vents With ‘Gills’
The NEMO Ramsey 30 is a middle-of-the-road sleeping bag with gills for dumping heat.
Free Gear Fridays: Backcountry Sleep System With Kelty
This week, one lucky winner will receive a complete backcountry sleep system from Kelty!
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Pedal, Rest, Repeat: Rapha Launches Sleep System for Bikepackers
From bike bibs to sleeping bags, Rapha expands to keep cyclists comfortable from the starting line to the campsite.
Kammok Bobcat Trail Quilt Review: Blanket Transforms for Hammock Camping
A minimalist sleeping bag, a blanket, a top quilt, and an underquilt all in one cozy package, Kammok’s new Bobcat Trail Quilt packs a soft, feathery punch!
Big Agnes Double Sleeping Pad, Bag Review: Cuddling in the Backcountry
We’re always up for a review that involves some cuddling. In this gear test, we took Big Agnes’ Sentinel 30 double sleeping bag and Q-Core SLX insulated double sleeping pad into the backcountry. Spoiler: We’re never going back to separate mummy bags.
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