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The Sea to Summit sits in a tent.

The Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2026

By Ashley Thess, Laura Lancaster

We tested the best camping chairs.

The Best Camping Chairs of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Camper sets up tent.

Instant vs Camping Tents: Are Pop-Up Tents Worth It?

By Justin La Vigne

We tested the best hiking leggings.

The Best Hiking Leggings of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

A tent under the starry sky

A Beginner’s Guide to Camping in the Wilderness

By Diana Helmuth

Find out where to go camping.

Where to Go Camping — Even Without a Campsite Reservation

By Laura Lancaster

A tent with a footprint is set up outdoors.

How to Pitch a Tent: Setup, Siting Your Tent, and Other Considerations

By Christine Peterson

Author crosses snow field.

The Best Thermal Underwear for Men, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally

A Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking

By Diana Helmuth

Rtic vs Yeti: Is a More Expensive Cooler Actually Worth It?

By Laura Lancaster

How to Tie a Knot: 22 Essential Knots You Need to Know (Photos and Video)

By Bob McNally, Tim MacWelch

We tested the best winter gloves in extreme conditions.

The Best Winter Gloves of 2026, Tested in Alaska and Minnesota

By Justin La Vigne

The best walkie talkies were tested in a variety of conditions

The Best Walkie Talkies of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Red Hilleberg Allak 3 set against a misty forest background

Hilleberg Allak 3: A Backpacking Tent That I Trust with My Family

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Hot Tents, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Hot Tents, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

packets of instant coffee piled up on each other next to a coffee mug

The Best Instant Coffee for Backpacking: Buzzed & Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Primus Lite Plus, JetBoil Flash, and MSR Windburner backpacking stoves sitting on a picnic table with a grassy field in the background

Backpacking Stove Head to Head to Head: JetBoil Flash, MSR Windburner, and Primus Lite Plus

By Laura Lancaster

open electric cooler with produce and cans inside next to a portable power station

The Best Electric Coolers: Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best sun hats.

The Best Sun Hats of 2026, Field Tested

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best water purification tablets.

I Tested the 5 Best Water Purification Tablets for Backpacking and Survival

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best portable solar panels.

The Best Portable Solar Panels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best satellite messengers.

The Best Satellite Messengers, Based on Field Testing

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Headlamps of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

A phone and the Garmin inReach Messenger Plus sit on a rock.

The New Garmin inReach Messenger Plus Sends Photos, Voice Memos, and Group Chats

By Ashley Thess

Vargo MegaHex smokeless fire pit in low light with a roaring fire

Vargo MegaHex Review: A Smokeless Fire Pit That Folds Flat

By Laura Lancaster

The best women's rain jackets

The Best Rain Jackets for Women

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best freestanding and non-freestanding tents.

Freestanding vs Non-Freestanding Tents: The Pros and Cons of 2 Ultralight Designs

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best tick repellents.

The Best Tick Repellents of 2026

By Alice Jones Webb

sleeping bags both unpacked and packed up on a wooden platform

The Best Ultralight Sleeping Bags, Tested on the Pacific Crest Trail

By Laura Lancaster

Cheap and expensive backpacking tents set up side by side.

Cheap vs Expensive Backpacking Tents

By Ashley Thess

The Zpacks Free Zip is set up near a glacier.

Zpacks Free Zip 2P Tent: Ultralight, Bomb-Proof, and Freestanding

By Ashley Thess

The Best Backpacking Food, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Backpacking Food, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Three hikers using ultralight gear trek through the woods.

Traditional Backpacking Is Dead. Here’s Why Everyone Should Be Ultralight Backpacking

By Laura Lancaster

Backpackers walk single file on trail to leave no trace.

The Leave No Trace Principles, Explained

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best sunscreens.

The Best Sunscreens of 2026, Tested and Ingredients Inspected

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best 10-person tents.

The Best 10-Person Tents of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Testing the best cast iron skillets for camping

The Best Cast Iron Skillets for Camping of 2026, Tested

By Laura Lancaster

We reviewed the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir vs Nemo Tensor Warmth to Weight.

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir vs Nemo Tensor

By Laura Lancaster

wilderness first aid kit in mountains

The Best First Aid Kits for Hiking of 2026

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best soft coolers.

The Best Soft Coolers of 2026, According to Testing

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best down jackets.

The Best Down Jackets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best camping pillows.

The Best Camping Pillows of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Camping Grills of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Camping Grills of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Testing Solar Power Banks

The Best Solar Power Banks of 2026: We Found One Actually Worth the Money

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best camping towels.

The Best Camping Towels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Outdoor Life Staff

Testing the best heated gloves in the field

The Best Heated Gloves of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best Patagonia jackets.

We Tested the Best Patagonia Jackets

By Ashley Thess

The Best Outdoor Deep Fryers, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Outdoor Deep Fryers, Tested and Reviewed

Camping food ideas are endless.

25 Best Camping Food Ideas

By Christine Peterson

dehydrating food

Dehydrating Food: How to Make Your Own Backpacking Meals