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Gear Review: Testing the Exped Terra 15 Sleeping Bag
This versatile backpacking sleeping bag from Exped strikes a balance between warmth, weight and compressibility—at a wallet-friendly price.
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What to Look for in a Camping Tent
Learn how to choose a car-camping tent. This article with video covers capacity, seasonality, features and optional accessories.
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The 5 Best Wide Sleeping Pads of 2025: Tested
Discover the best sleeping pads available for backpackers seeking longer lengths and more spacious widths.
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The 6 Best Camping Tents of 2025: Tested
Home is where you pitch it. And, thankfully, home is pretty comfortable with these 6 field-tested tents for car camping.
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The 9 Best Backpacking Tents of 2025: Tested
Discover our favorite backpacking tents, tested and reviewed: From ultralight solo shelters to spacious four-person hideaways, these 9 backpacking tents provide a cozy haven for every type of backpacker.
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The 5 Best College Backpacks of 2025: Tested
These versatile college backpacks easily transition from classes to trail, according to our student tester.