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Smiling hiker bundled in a Feathered Friends Egret sleeping bag inside a tent.

Gear Review: Egret Ultralight 20° Sleeping Bag By Feathered Friends

The Egret Ultralight 20° by Feathered Friends is an exceptional women’s sleeping bag built for serious backcountry use. With 950+ fill power down and a thoughtful design, it’s ideal for ultralight backpackers and cold sleepers alike.

Backpacker relaxing next to a lit Six Moon Designs ultralight tent with sleeping bag inside, set up in a rugged alpine landscape at dusk with snowy mountains in the background.

SALE: 20% Off Sitewide at Six Moon Designs

Six Moon Designs is celebrating Independence Day with a huge Fourth of July Sale! From July 1–11, enjoy 20% off all SMD products (excluding third-party and closeout items). Shop ultralight shelters, packs, and accessories now. Just in time for summer adventures.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid shelter set up in an alpine meadow at sunset with mountain views in the distance, showcasing ultralight backcountry camping.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear July Sale 2025: Save Up to 20% Sitewide on Ultralight Essentials

The Hyperlite Mountain Gear July Sale is here!Save 10% on shelters, 15% on packs, and 20% on accessories and organization gear. Learn more here!

Backpacker wearing an Exotic Pack Co Custom FKP with alpine lake and mountains in the background.

Gear Review: Custom FKP Backpack By Exotic Pack Co

The Custom FKP by Exotic Pack Co is a practical and streamlined ultralight pack designed for big miles and bold hikers. We tested it on 14ers in the Sangre de Cristos and deep down into the Grand Canyon to see how this custom pack performs in demanding terrain.

Person standing with a dog on a cliff edge overlooking forested mountains at sunset

How to Responsibly Hike and Backpack With a Dog: A Guide for Good Trail Manners

Hiking with your dog can be awesome! But only if done responsibly. From leash use to Leave No Trace, here’s how to protect wildlife, fragile landscapes, and other hikers while enjoying the trail with your pup.

Two people sitting outside a Sea to Summit tent in an alpine meadow with snow-covered mountains in the background, showcasing lightweight backpacking gear in a scenic wilderness setting.

Sea to Summit July 4th Sale: 50% Off Tents for Adventure Season

Sea to Summit is offering 50% off all tents from June 27 to July 7. Celebrate July 4th with ultralight savings while supplies last!

Three people jumping into a mountain lake from a dock while another lounges in a swimsuit, capturing summer joy and outdoor fun—REI 2025 Fourth of July Sale.

Celebrate Summer With Huge Savings at REI’s Fourth of July Sale 2025

REI’s Fourth of July Sale is back with up to 50% off outdoor gear, bikes, and summer essentials from June 27 to July 7! Members enjoy exclusive perks like bonus cards, extra discounts, and more. Celebrate the season with savings both online and in-store. Learn more here!