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OL staff writer Laura Lancaster and I tested the best backpacking sleeping bags in the field to determine which are best suited to varying conditions, sleeping habits, and backpacking kits. I also ...

As a frequent camper, I never thought I’d see the day when I’d forego my trusted GoLite sleeping bag that’s kept me warm all ...

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They were then put through a series of controlled tests before heading out on Outdoor Life’s annual backpacking gear testing trip to the Goat Rocks Wilderness to be tested in tandem by experienced ...

Realistic expectations and careful planning are necessary to ensure a great, fulfilling and memorable backpacking experience.

I’ve been a hiker, backpacker, and outdoor gear outfitter for years, and I’ve seen it all at this point: hikers forsaking ...