Posts in backpacking
Best Camping Coffee Makers of 2025

We tested 22 different lightweight travel coffeemakers to find the best camping coffee brewers. We included the AeroPress, pour over, percolator coffee pots, and french press portable coffeemakers for on-the-go travel, backpacking, bikepacking, and car camping. AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press · Hario V60 · MSR Mugmate · GSI Outdoors Enamel Percolator · ESPRO Ultralight Travel Press Bottle

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Sea To Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Air and XT Extreme Sleeping Pads Review

The Sea to Summit Ether Light XT sleeping pad is one of the most comfortable, best warmth-to-weight ratio pads we’ve tested recently. Here’s our verdict on the Sea to Summit Ether Light XT and Ether Light Extreme, and a review of their similarities and differences.

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Garmin Instinct 3 GPS Watch Review

Incredible battery life and extensive tracking metrics make the Garmin Instinct 3 our favorite GPS watch for hiking.

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Best Base Layers of 2025

We tested 50 lightweight, midweight, and heavyweight men’s and women’s base layer tops over four years. We put these base layers to work, and came out with the best base layers for warmth, durability, comfort, and ability to wick away sweat and odor over time.

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Best Electrolyte Powder of 2025

We tested electrolyte powders, tablets, capsules, and drops in hot and harsh conditions such as hiking, running, and biking to bring you this list of the best electrolyte supplements on the market.

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Best Shorts for Thru Hiking 2025

We interviewed dozens of PCT and CDT hikers to consider dozens of shorts models. Then we tested them over 1000s of miles of thru-hiking to find the best pair of shorts for thru-hikers of all sizes and shapes.

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Best Backpacking Tents of 2025

We test 25 popular backpacking tents to find the solo, 2-person, and 3-person tents for all kinds of backpackers, hikers, and campers. We tested on 1000’s of miles of backpacking in climates from desert to temperate rain forest to find the best backpacking tents for most people.

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Best Backpacking Cookware Pots of 2025

We researched and tested backpacking cooking pots—ones with positive reviews in outdoor media as well as users. We found the best cook pots for backpacking including titanium, anodized aluminum, stainless steel, and cook sets. We considered cooking efficiency, heat distribution, and weight.

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