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A blue best camping hammock hanging in the woods

The Best Camping Hammocks of 2025

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Camping Gear of 2022

The Best Camping Gear of 2025

By Laura Lancaster

Find out what it takes to hike the Pacific Crest Trail.

So You Want to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best kids sleeping bags.

The Best Kids Sleeping Bags of 2025

By Laura Lancaster

The best tent stakes piled on a table.

The Best Tent Stakes of 2025

By Laura Lancaster

Best 8-Person Tents of 2022

The Best 8-Person Tents of 2025

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best 6 person tents.

The Best 6 Person Tents of 2025

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best ultralight backpacking gear.

The Best Ultralight Backpacking Gear, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Hiking Boots of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Hiking Boots of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Phone Skope Pyro Putty

The Best Survival Gear of 2025

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the Mystery Ranch Bridger 65.

Mystery Ranch Bridger 65: Comfort Meets Durability

By Laura Lancaster

The best minimalist hiking boots and trail runners are lined up.

The Best Minimalist Shoes for Hiking and Trail Running, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We assembled the ultimate backpacking checklist.

Backpacking Checklist: Don’t Forget These Must-Have Items

By Laura Lancaster

Big Agnes is one of the best tent brands

Camping Checklist: Don’t Forget These Must-Have Items

By Laura Lancaster

A great camping dish will complement the rest of your camp kitchen setup.

The Best Camping Dishes of 2025

By Laura Lancaster

Best Hiking Shirts

The Best Hiking Shirts of 2025

By Laura Lancaster

The author put 13 camping utensils through rigorous testing.

The Best Camping Utensils of 2025

By Laura Lancaster

What is r value? Your sleeping pad's R-Value is important for keeping you warm while backpacking.

What is R Value? It’s Why Your Sleeping Bag Doesn’t Keep You Warm

By Laura Lancaster

We reviewed the best ultralight backpacks.

The Best Thru Hiking Backpacks of 2025

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best waterproof hiking shoes for women.

Best Waterproof Hiking Shoes for Women, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the Gregory Baltoro and Deva.

Gregory Baltoro and Deva Review: A Great Choice for First-Time Backpackers

By Laura Lancaster

Two hunters in camo and blaze orange caps walk across a winter field.

Deer Hunting Gear

The Heart & the Skull: A First Deer Hunt Brings You Closer to the Wild

By Laura Lancaster

The best sleeping bags for camping sit on the grass.

The Best Sleeping Bags for Camping, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The author wears the Big Agnes Garnet backpack on trail.

Big Agnes Parkview and Garnet: A Lightweight Option for Traditional Backpackers

By Laura Lancaster

The best backpacking chairs sit in the grass.

The Best Backpacking Chairs, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The Crazy Levity is an ultralight puffer.

Crazy Levity Review: Can a Super Ultralight Puffer Actually Keep You Warm?

By Laura Lancaster

Author wears one of the best hiking jackets in the snow.

The Best Hiking Jackets of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The Garmin inReach Messenger receives a message.

Backcountry Hunting Gear

Garmin inReach Messenger Review: A Longer Battery Life for Backcountry Messaging

By Laura Lancaster

The Therm-a-Rest Xlite and Xlite NXT sit side by side.

Backcountry Hunting Gear

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite: Same Comfort, More Quiet

By Laura Lancaster

Hikers wearing the best hiking boots for women.

The Best Hiking Boots for Women

By Laura Lancaster

Altras have a wider fit than Hokas.

Backcountry Hunting Gear

Altra Lone Peak 6 Review: We Put the Best Hiking Shoe to the Test

By Laura Lancaster

The Anker 767 is one of the best solar generators.

Anker Solar Generator 767, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The author is wearing the Deuter Aircontact while snowshoeing.

Deuter Aircontact Core: A Versatile Pack that Handles Heavy Loads

By Laura Lancaster

Testing the LifeStraw water filter

Backcountry Hunting Gear

LifeStraw Review: We Put This Affordable Water Filter to the Test

By Laura Lancaster

Grizzly testing a bear can.

Backcountry Hunting Gear

How Are Bear Cans Tested? They’re Mauled, Stomped, and Chewed by Hungry Grizzlies

By Laura Lancaster

Rebecca hiking with the Kelty Coyote.

Kelty Coyote: An Entry-Level Backpack for Smaller Frames

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Alcohol Stoves

Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Alcohol Stoves

By Laura Lancaster

MSR PocketRocket 2 with fuel and dinner sitting on a rock.

MSR PocketRocket 2: The First and Last Stove You Need to Buy

By Laura Lancaster

kakay trip to hawaii

Wilderness Survival

Here’s What It Takes to Kayak 2,400 Miles from California to Hawaii, Alone and Unsupported

By Laura Lancaster

These are the best camping games of 2022.

The Best Camping Games

By Laura Lancaster

The OnX Backcountry App lying on top of a paper map.

OnX Backcountry App Review: The Digital Mapping Tool That Backpackers and Campers Need

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Water Containers of 2022

The Best Camping Water Containers of 2025

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Camping Accessories of 2022

The Best Camping Accessories

By Laura Lancaster

The best tent brands have quality products and a tradition of innovation

The Best Tent Brands

By Laura Lancaster

The best tents for camping with dogs

The Best Tents for Camping with Dogs

By Laura Lancaster

Cooking with the best camping cookware for an open fire

The Best Camping Cookware for Open Fires

By Laura Lancaster

Testing the best gear for backpacking with a toddler

Best Kids’ Backpacking Gear: The Items You Need to Keep Your Toddler Happy in the Backcountry

By Laura Lancaster

A row of the best camping mugs

The Best Camping Mugs of 2025

By Laura Lancaster

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