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?
Best Sleeping Bags of 2019
Sleep can be one of the most elusive parts of camping. But the right sleeping bag can help keep you warm (not too warm), cozy, and rested.
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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Best Sleeping Pads for Backpacking and Car Camping in 2019
From ultralight backpacking sleeping pads to ultracomfortable air beds, we tested the best camping pads to fit every adventure and budget.
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.
I Tried the Camp Sleep System Made for the Restless
Zenbivy builds on a revolutionary design with its zipperless, hooded quilt. I took one of its latest prototypes, the Zenbivy Light, high in the Rocky Mountains for this review.
Tested: Sierra Designs Backcountry Quilt With ‘Hideaway Hood’
Quilts are lighter, cheaper, and nearly fail-safe. The zipperless down throws have become synonymous with fast-and-light endeavors. And now, Sierra Designs offers a hooded quilt.
Gear Overhaul: Mountain Hardwear Doubles Down on Climbing for 2019
Mountain Hardwear hits the reset button for 2019, harking back to its alpine roots. Nothing on its equipment line goes untouched for the reboot. We joined the brand on the Grand Teton to get the story first.
Why Enlightened Equipment Quilts Are All the Rage
Go to a thru-hike campsite, and chances are you’ll see an Enlightened Equipment quilt. This is why long distance hikers love the lightweight sleeping quilt.
Outdoor Office: Big Agnes to Thru-Hike Colorado
Sleeping-bag maker Big Agnes will send more than 70 employees on an awareness-raising thru-hike of Colorado’s Continental Divide Trail.
Therm-a-Rest Calls the Parsec Its Most Balanced Sleeping Bag Yet: Here’s Why
Therm-a-Rest says this versatile 20-degree-rated bag might be its most effective and well-rounded sleep system to date.
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Free Gear Fridays: Therm-a-Rest Parsec Sleeping Bag Giveaway
Win a Therm-a-Rest Parsec Sleeping Bag in this week’s Free Gear Friday giveaway! Click to enter now.
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L.L. Bean Introduces Aerogel-Insulated Sleeping Bag
The new-to-market L.L.Bean Ultralight Sleeping Bag is the first to use an innovative insulation by PrimaLoft that blends aerogel with traditional fibers.
Crazy Russian Hacker Opens Canned Sleeping Bag From 1952
YouTube’s Crazy Russian Hacker peels open a giant sardine can from 1952. But inside is no snack; it’s a U.S. military-issue sleeping bag.