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a hiker wears Piedra Sunglasses By Bajio in a southwest national park

Gear Review: Piedra Sunglasses By Bajio

Check out our gear review of the Piedra Sunglasses by Bajio. These high quality sunglasses provide full-wrap eye protection, while offering ample customization and a medium fit. Great for hiking and backpacking!

a woman drinks a Recpak One Complete Meal while out on a big backpacking adventure in the southwest

Review: Recpak One Complete Meal

Check out this review of Recpak One Complete Meal if you're looking for a simple way to consume enough calories on backpacking trips and tough adventures. These ultralight, no mess meals might be a game-changer!

a backpacker sits in the Hornet OSMO Ultralight Backpacking Tent By NEMO Equipment sending off a satelite message

Gear Review: Hornet OSMO Ultralight Backpacking Tent By NEMO Equipment

Check out our review of the Hornet OSMO Ultralight Backpacking Tent by NEMO Equipment! This lightweight, durable tent is perfect for a huge array of adventures from deserts to mountains. Find out how we used it over hundreds of miles, and if it's a tent we plan to use in 2025.

a banner featuring a backpackers using thermarest gear by cascade designs now on sale for 2025

SALE: Up To 40% Off Cascade Designs! Save Big On Thermarest, MSR & More!

Looking to save big on all the companies you know and love from Cascade Designs? This great sale features up to 40% off on MSR, Therm-A-Rest, PackTowl, Platypus and SealLine gear! Gear up for adventure!

a hiker holds the Ti-Double 450 Anodized Mug By Snow Peak in a forested blue sky scene

Gear Review: Ti-Double 450 Anodized Mug By Snow Peak

A lovely camp mug can make a big difference in the backcountry! Check out our review of the Ti-Double 450 Anodized Mug by Snow Peak to learn how it handles camp coffee, and if a pop of color is worth the higher price.

a backpacker is cozy in his outdoor vitals summit sleeping bag that is currently on sale for 2025

SALE: Outdoor Vitals Summit Sleeping Bags

If you're in the market for a new ultralight sleeping bag, you'll want to check out the Summit Sleeping Bag Sale from Outdoor Vitals! Check out this article to see what the sale is all about.

a hiker wears the Eos Down Jacket By Feathered Friends at a frozen waterfall and she stays warm

Gear Review: Eos Down Jacket By Feathered Friends

If you're looking for a perfect down jacket for your next adventure, check out our review of the Eos Down Jacket by Feathered Friends! This ultralight puffy is well made and uses ethically sourced goose down to insulate. Perfect for your next backpacking trip!