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Little Big Houses: Three-Season, Double-Occupancy Shelters
At right around two pounds per person, these three-season, double-occupancy shelters do everything but weigh you down.
The Denali Test: Gear for America's Highest, Coldest Peak
Our tester spent 18 days climbing, camping, and evaluating gear on America's highest, coldest peak. If his picks made it there, they can make it anywhere.
Sleeping Bag Water Test Pt. I:
Simulated Rain Smackdown
In this gear test, Shannon Davis jumps in three sleeping bags and we hose them down to see how each one handles high-force rain.
Sleeping Bag Water Test Part II:
Full Submersion
Yeah, we know you probably won't ever get fully submerged in a raging river while in your sleeping bag, but that's not good enough for us.
Sleeping Bag Water Test Part III:
The Beer Fridge
Frigid temperatures are hard to find in the middle of the summer (when we shot this video) so after soaking three sleeping bags, we chilled out at a local liquor store.
Water Purifier When Hiking in the U.S.?
If I only backpack in America, do I have to get a water filter with a purifier, or will a filter for bacteria only suffice?
Waterproof My Own Gear?
What are your thoughts on waterproofing your own clothes, particularly pants. Would that be a waste of time?
Little Big Houses: Three-Season, Double-Occupancy SheltersAt right around two pounds per person, these three-season, double-occupancy shelters do everything but weigh you down. 
The Denali Test: Gear for America's Highest, Coldest PeakOur tester spent 18 days climbing, camping, and evaluating gear on America's highest, coldest peak. If his picks made it there, they can make it anywhere. |
Extreme Layering: Cold-Weather ClothingOur testers faced raging blizzards, pounding hail, frigid temps, and 60-mph winds to select these top clothes. 
Field Notes: Boots, Jackets, Tents, And MoreThe latest word from our testers. This month, we test the Marmot Cauldro jacket, Gregory Z65 pack, Exped Andromeda, tents, Danner Formation boots, and more. 
Ultimate Survival KitWant to make it out alive? Consider packing these 17 items carried by a veteran Yosemite search-and-rescue ranger. |
heliumI've had my Montrail Helium boots for about two months now and really love them. They fit great right out of the box, impressive for ... Read more TorreI have worn only Torre (or their composite sister the Traverse) for about eight years now. I love the fit and that is why I have gone ... Read more Typhoon JacketI wanted a lightweight, absolutely waterproof but well-vented breathable jacket. I looked and tried on about 50 different jackets. I ... Read more |
Big House 4Great tent for car camping. BIG! I've been caught in two hard rains and never had a drop inside. Door mat only causes puddles when it ... Read more Twilight 2This tent is tough!! My husband pitched it himself in 40+ mph winds on a solo trip once. He says he didn't have any worries that night ... Read more 
microlight 2I found this tent to be very easy to set up, inexpensive to buy, light weight and of excellent quality. It's a two pole design which ... Read more |
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Sleeping Bag Water Test Pt. I:
In this gear test, Shannon Davis jumps in three sleeping bags and we hose them down to see how each one handles high-force rain.
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Sleeping Bag Water Test Part II:
Yeah, we know you probably won't ever get fully submerged in a raging river while in your sleeping bag, but that's not good enough for us.
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