Bags

Our testers sampled the best sleeping bags for backpacking. These are their four favorites.

When your sleeping bag won’t zip properly, the slider is often to blame. We explain how to repair or replace a worn-out zipper slider.

Learn about the different types of chalk for climbing and get tips on choosing and using it.

A dirty sleeping bag is also a less-warm sleeping bag. Learn how to properly wash it to get peak performance from the insulation again.

This versatile backpacking sleeping bag from Exped strikes a balance between warmth, weight and compressibility—at a wallet-friendly price.

Read all about how to pack a canoe or kayak for proper trim and gear access; then check out our diagrams of where to place items by weight.