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Backpacking
April 15, 2026
America’s best backpacking routes: Mountain West
Matthew Renda
March 26, 2026
Sleeping bag materials guide, part 2: Insulation
Gear Analytica Staff
March 18, 2026
Sleeping bag materials guide, part 1: Fabrics
Gear Analytica Staff
March 11, 2026
America’s best backpacking routes: Northeast and Great Lakes
Matthew Renda
March 4, 2026
Sleeping bag materials, part 3: Hardware and waterproofing
Gear Analytica Staff
March 4, 2026
America’s best backpacking routes: The South
Matthew Renda
February 25, 2026
The five best sleeping bags under $200
Matthew Renda
February 18, 2026
The best family backpacking tent: How the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL5 gets families into the wild
Matthew Renda
February 13, 2026
Best backpacking tents Winter 2026: North Face, Samaya tops
Gear Analytica Staff
January 16, 2026
Down vs. synthetic sleeping bags: The ultimate guide
Matthew Renda
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