Squeeze Water Filtration System with Cnoc Premium 2-Liter Bladder

50 ways to save on the best ultralight gear with coupons & sale pricing.

Most fit hikers can handle the Mt. Whitney Trail, but altitude and weather can stop you from reaching the summit.

Altogether, these nine ultralight backpacking items weigh just over nine pounds—perfect for the ultralight-curious.

The collaboration creates one of the best out-of-the-box backpacking filter options out there.

We tested 31 filters in rushing mountain streams and scummy lakes to vet our top picks.

The Adventure Alan & Co. 9 Pound Ultralight Gear List

A 100% complete backpacking water storage & filtration system featuring a detailed breakdown of every component and how they work together.

Our favorite ultralight styles and the best of the best backpacking gear.

Here are the top 50 products other consumers are purchasing during the REI Holiday/Winter Sale.

A review of the Squeeze Water Filtration System with Cnoc Premium 2-Liter Bladder.

Liz Kidder's top 10 tips for thru-hiking the PCT.

I’m a professional hiking guide, and every item on this list is something I’ve tested or seen hikers actually use on the trail.

We’ve listed a variety of gift ideas that will help commemorate their adventures.

Less than ten pounds of equipment is all you need to be safe, warm, and comfortable in the backcountry.

Here are 20 of our top gift ideas for the ultralight backpacker in your family.

Gift Ideas: what to give people who like backpacking

7 prizes for 7 years from 36 outdoor gear brands

This post covers the highest-rated gear, the most common gear, base weights, gear advice, and more.

One of the ways people (myself included) who live in zones under threat of natural disasters can prepare is by having an emergency kit.

Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone.

Here are all the best hardgoods, outdoor clothing, and gear items you can find at the REI Fourth of July 2025 sale.

Hiking and camping with the best backpacking gear is one of the most awe-inspiring ways to adventure in the great outdoors.

A 100% complete backpacking water storage & filtration system featuring a detailed breakdown of every component and how they work together.

Because clear water isn’t always clean—and you don’t want to find out the hard way.