Review: Zenbivy Light Bed
The Zenbivy Light Bed combines features found in quilts and sleeping bags into a sleep system that is more comfortable while remaining lightweight for backpacking.
Your Guide to Hiking, Backpacking & Camping in the Pacific Northwest
Review: REI Traverse 60 Backpack
With excellent comfort and smart storage solutions, the REI Co-op Traverse 60 is a well-designed backpacking pack that balances support, accessibility, and durability for multi-day adventures.
Backpacking Trips in the High Cascade Mountains
These backpacking trips are all focused on close-up mountain scenery in the High Cascades, including Mount Hood, Mount Adams, the Three Sisters, Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens.
Review: Kuhl Hiking Shorts
It can be a challenge to find hiking shorts for women that are made of quality fabric, provide a good fit, and that have useable pockets. The Kuhl Freeflex and Trekr shorts meet all of those requirements plus have wicking and sun protection features important for hiking.
Review: Kuhl Hiking Pants
The Kuhl Trekr and Freeflex hiking pants are made with high quality fabrics that have built-in stretch and are lightweight and comfortable to wear when hiking.
Review: Outdoor Vitals Nebo Windbreaker
The Nebo windbreaker is the layer I didn’t know I needed, providing lightweight protection while remaining highly breathable for staying warm while hiking without overheating.
Review: Outdoor Vitals NovaPro Jacket
The NovaPro Jacket from Outdoor Vitals is a feature-packed ultralight (and seriously warm) jacket. Utilizing a stitch-less baffle construction to keep out wind and rain, this jacket is made for cold weather.
Review: Outdoor Vitals Tern Ultralight Merino Hoodie
The Tern ultralight merino hoodie is a versatile layer – useful as a base layer in cold weather, or for sun protection with a UPF rating of 36+.
Review: Outdoor Vitals Tushar Rain Jacket
The Outdoor Vitals Tushar is an ultralight rain jacket that's designed for hikers and backpackers.
Review: Outdoor Vitals Ultralight LoftTek Jacket
This synthetic insulated jacket has many features not found on similar jackets, and the price tag is much less than you'd expect for what you get.
Review: Outdoor Vitals Vario Jacket
The Outdoor Vitals Vario jacket is an ultralight jacket tailored for active pursuits with bodymapped synthetic insulation and underarm perforations for ventilation.
Review: Outdoor Vitals Ventus Active Hoodie
The Outdoor Vitals Ventus Active Hoodie is an ultralight insulated mid-layer that provides a lot of warmth for the weight.
Review: Showers Pass Basecamp Merino Hoodie
The Showers Pass Merino Hoodie is soft, warm and lightweight. Perfect for wearing on outdoor adventures – and unlike other hoodies, this one is not too bulky for layering.
Review: Venustas Heated Jacket
This heated jacket from Venustas features six graphene heat panels and is powered by a portable battery pack... ideal for staying cozy on cold weather outdoor adventures.
Review: Woolx Merino Wool Layers
I've been looking for warmer base layers to wear on cold weather camping and backpacking trips and these heavy and midweight merino wool items from Woolx fit that bill.
Review: Hydroblu Versa Flow water filter
The Hydroblu Versa Flow is a squeeze-type water filter that is lightweight, inexpensive and easy to use. After using the Versa Flow on over 15 days of backpacking, it's now my preferred filter.
Review: FireMaple Petrel G3 Pot & GreenPeak Stove
The FireMaple Petrel G3 Pot and GreenPeak stove combine a powerful backpacking stove with a heat exchanger pot for fast boil times and fuel efficiency.
Review: Outdoor Vitals StormLoft 15 Quilt
The Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt is feature-packed and provides greater protection in wet and humid conditions with down fill that's been treated with gold nano particles.
Review: REI Flash Air 2 Tent
The REI Flash Air 2 is an ultralight backpacking tent with plenty of room for two people at a lower price than similar options. The unique hybrid wall design of the Flash Air provides good ventilation as well as stargazing opportunities.
Review: REI Magma 30 Down Trail Quilt
REI’s Magma 30 Down Trail Quilt is a high quality option that is offered in multiple sizes for various body types and sleeping preferences.
Review: Six Moon Designs Pack Pods & Pack Liner
The Six Moon Designs Pack Pods make it easy to grab your gear for a last minute trip, help to balance the load in your backpack, and keep your tent organized.
Gear Basics: How to Choose a Backpack
A backpack will be one of the most important purchases you make since it is what you use to carry all of your gear, ideally in well-balanced comfort.
My 2007 Honda CR-V Camper Setup
This is my 2007 Honda CR-V camper for one-person, featuring an easy DIY bed platform that fits without removing any of the car seats.
Review: FireMaple Orange Lantern
The FireMaple Orange lantern connects to an isobutane fuel canister to add a cool camp vibe wherever you choose to go.