A good night’s rest is vital to the success of backpacking and climbing trips. Our Gear Editor Chelsey Cook has spent nearly ...

There are very few things that can tank morale on a camping trip like a bad night of sleep. Fortunately, with all the stellar sleeping pad options out there, there’s no reason for your gear to ...

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As far as we’re concerned, car camping is all about comfort—save the rehydrated meals and paper-thin foam sleeping bags for the backcountry. And if there’s any part of your kit you shouldn ...

There's no better feeling than sinking into a warm sleeping bag after a long day spent in the great outdoors. Whether you're backpacking or enjoying an activity-filled backcountry camping ...

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Backcountry campsites are kept more natural and only have room for a very small number of campers. They lack public facilities like restrooms and showers, but those willing to do the work to reach ...

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I’ve spent more than 15 years wild camping on mountain tops, suspended from cliffs and inside glaciers – and yet I always sleep more soundly than I ever manage to at home in my own bed.