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Coconut Chickpea Stew meal pouch on a white table with the Black Garlic Ramen and Quinoa Skillet in the background, next to crackers and outdoor gear.

Review: Poe & Co Folk Foods Backpacking Meals

Trail-tested review of Poe & Co Folk Foods dehydrated backpacking meals: Black Garlic Ramen Bowl, Coconut Chickpea Stew, and Quinoa Sweet Potato Skillet. Plant-based, gluten-free, and full of flavor.

Collage of outdoor adventurers using Hyperlite Mountain Gear's new Dyneema® Woven Composite backpacks while hiking through forests, mountains, and alpine terrain.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Relaunches Iconic Packs with Revolutionary Dyneema® Woven Composite

The Junction, Southwest, and Windrider packs are back: reengineered with next-gen Dyneema® Woven Composite for unmatched durability and ultralight performance. Hyperlite Mountain Gear sets a new standard in backpacking gear with this game-changing relaunch. Learn More!

Hiker wearing La Sportiva Spire GTX boots on snowy rocks while preparing Angry Pika dehydrated food in bright sunlight.

Gear Review: Spire GTX Hiking Shoes by La Sportiva

The La Sportiva Spire GTX is a lightweight, breathable hiking shoe with serious grip and support: perfect for scrambling 14ers, navigating slickrock, and tackling rugged terrain with confidence.

Cold water being poured into an Angry Pika Caramel Apple Granola Breakfast pouch in a snowy alpine setting.

Best Cold Soak Backpacking Meals Of 2025

Cold soaking is in! These top cold soak backpacking meals of 2025 make trail eating simple and satisfying. No stove, no stress, just add water.

Top view of the fully packed Near Zero Dean 60 Backpack lying on dirt, showing external stretch cords and storage compartments.

Gear Review: The Dean 60 Backpack By Near Zero

The Dean 60 by Near Zero is a full-featured, lightweight backpack that balances comfort, thoughtful design, and excellent value. Ideal for anyone ready to hit the trail with a versatile and capable pack.

Wide-angle view of SlingFin pyramid tent pitched in a high-desert campsite with surrounding trees and hills.

Gear Review: Cinder Cone 4-Person Pyramid Tent By SlingFin

The SlingFin Cinder Cone 4P Pyramid Tent is built to handle serious weather while offering ample space for group camping or ultralight basecamp setups. Tested in high winds and snow, this shelter excels in wind resistance and modular versatility, making it a top choice for mountain adventurers.

Hiker wearing yellow Merino hoodie trekking through snow with poles, surrounded by dramatic San Juan peaks in the background.

Gear Review: Merino Base Hoodie By Melanzana

Excerpt: The Merino Base Hoodie from Melanzana is a soft, breathable, ultralight base layer made in Colorado. A go-to for mountain lovers and ultralight hikers.