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  • The five best cold-weather sleeping bags for the money
    October 28, 2026

    The five best cold-weather sleeping bags for the money

    Matthew Renda
  • Five Parks: Austin
    October 5, 2026

    Five Parks: Austin

    Kyle Magin
  • Sleeping pads: How they fail, and how to pick the right one for you
    September 8, 2026

    Sleeping pads: How they fail, and how to pick the right one for you

    Matthew Renda
  • The five best sleeping pad brands under $100
    July 16, 2026

    The five best sleeping pad brands under $100

    Matthew Renda
  • America’s best backpacking routes: California
    June 11, 2026

    America’s best backpacking routes: California

    Matthew Renda
  • Outdoor gear prices in 2026: What the latest earnings tell us about hiking and backpacking costs
    May 21, 2026

    Outdoor gear prices in 2026: What the latest earnings tell us about hiking and backpacking costs

    Matthew Renda
  • How gear reviewers missed the best backpacking tent
    May 7, 2026

    How gear reviewers missed the best backpacking tent

    Matthew Renda
  • Best sleeping pads: Spring 2026 guide
    April 30, 2026

    Best sleeping pads: Spring 2026 guide

    Matthew Renda
  • Sleeping pads: What drives the price tag?
    April 22, 2026

    Sleeping pads: What drives the price tag?

    Matthew Renda
  • America’s best backpacking routes: Mountain West
    April 15, 2026

    America’s best backpacking routes: Mountain West

    Matthew Renda
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