Backpacking Tents
Best Lightweight Backpacking Tents Under 2 kg: 8 Picks From Budget to Premium
Eight lightweight backpacking tents under 2 kg, arranged by price bracket from around £45 to £560, with the trade-offs that matter at each level.
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From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Camping Gear
Best Lightweight Camping Gear Picks: Two Synthetic Jackets and a Packable Camp Game
Three lightweight camping picks with clear use cases: a packable ax throwing game and two synthetic insulated jackets built for very different buyers.
Outdoor Protection
Best Mosquito and Tick Repellents for Hiking: Sawyer Picaridin, Sawyer Permethrin, and Thermacell
Three practical insect protection options for hiking and backpacking, tested against mosquitoes and ticks, with honest notes on what each one can and cannot do.
Backpacking Food
Best New Backpacking Meals: 8 Taste-Tested Options Ranked
Eight new backpacking meals ranked by flavor, calories, protein, and camp practicality, from a spicy Indian paneer scramble to a cheesy pizza bowl.
Backpacking Gear
Best New Ultralight Backpacking Gear 2026: Six Standout Products
Six new ultralight backpacking products for 2026, from a 2 gram carbon fiber tent stake to a collapsible bear canister, with honest notes on price and durability.
Backpacking Tents
Best One-Person Backpacking Tents 2026: Award Winners for Every Kind of Trip
Six standout one-person shelters, from a 285 g floorless tarp to a fully freestanding all-rounder, with the trade-offs that matter before you buy.
Knives
Best Outdoor and EDC Knives 2026: Eight Blades Worth Carrying
Eight fixed blade and folding knives that handle hiking, backpacking, and everyday carry, with the practical strengths and trade-offs of each one.
Daypacks
Best Outdoor Daypacks for Travel, Commuting, and Everyday Use
Three 20 to 30 litre daypacks from established outdoor brands, each with a dedicated laptop sleeve and a clear best use case.
Backpacks
Best Outdoor Daypacks for Travel and Commuting: Three Packs Worth Considering
Three 20 to 30 litre daypacks from established outdoor gear brands, each with a dedicated laptop sleeve and a different balance of comfort, features, and value.
Outdoor Knives
Best Outdoor and EDC Knives 2026: Eight Blades Worth Carrying
Eight field-tested fixed blades and folders for hiking, backpacking and everyday carry, with honest notes on size, weight and trade-offs.
Overland Camping Gear
Next-Level Overland Camp Gear: 6 Essentials for a Comfortable Remote Camp
Six pieces of overland camp gear that cover storage, shade, light, refrigeration, power, and running water, with the trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Overlanding Gear
Best Overlanding Camp Gear: Awning, Chair and Air Mattress Compared
A suction-cup awning, a redesigned folding chair and a thick air mattress, with the real strengths and trade-offs of each for a dual-purpose vehicle setup.
Camping Gear
Best Overnight Camping Gear for Wet and Windy Trips: Four Picks Worth Knowing
Four pieces of overnight hiking kit put through a wet, breezy night on the moor, with honest notes on what held up and what did not.
Camping Heaters
Best Portable Camping Heaters 2026: Mr. Heater Buddy, Kovea Cupid, and Naturehike 3-in-1 Compared
A practical comparison of three portable camping heaters, covering output, run time, safety systems, and the spaces each one handles best.
Portable Power Stations
Best Portable Power Stations for Car Camping: Bluetti AC50B, EB3A, and AC180 Compared
A practical guide to choosing a portable power station for car camping, with three Bluetti models matched to different trip lengths, devices, and power demands.
Hiking Nutrition
Best Powder Drink Additives for Hikers: Three Options Worth Packing
A practical look at three powder drink additives for hikers, covering protein, electrolytes, and what to check before adding weight to your pack.
Hiking Gear
Best Rain Gear and Layers for Cold, Wet Treks 2026: Six Field-Tested Picks
Six pieces of hiking gear for cold, wet treks, from a heavier rain shell and ultralight rain mitts to alpaca socks, trail runners, an Alpha Direct mid layer, and a quick-drying sun hoodie.
Rain Gear
Best Rain Jackets for Backpacking: Budget, Cold Weather, and All-Purpose Picks
Three lightweight rain jackets for backpacking, covering a twenty dollar two-piece suit, a windproof shell for cold conditions, and a soft all-purpose jacket.
Camping Gear
Best Rainy-Weather Camping Gear: Five Field-Tested Picks
Five pieces of camping gear used on a wet overnight trip, including a roomy ultralight tent, an unusual cassette stove, and three hot dehydrated meals.
Outdoor Safety Gear
Best Satellite Communicators 2026: How to Choose a Backcountry Safety Device
A practical comparison of satellite communicators and satellite SOS features, from Iridium messengers to Globalstar devices, with guidance on matching a device to your trips.
Outdoor Navigation
Best Satellite Communicators and Outdoor GPS Devices 2026
A practical guide to handheld GPS units, satellite messengers, beacons and outdoor watches, with the real strengths and trade-offs of each option.
Outdoor Tech
Best Satellite Communicators for Backcountry Safety: What to Know Before You Buy
A practical guide to satellite messengers and emergency communicators, from the Garmin inReach Mini 2 and GPSMAP handhelds to ZOLEO, Bivy Stick, Somewear, SPOT Gen4, the iPhone 14 and the Apple Watch Ultra.
Backpacking Tents
Best Semi-Freestanding Backpacking Tents 2026: Six Ultralight Models Compared
Six semi-freestanding backpacking tents compared on weight, headroom, floor width, and fly design, with clear guidance on which one suits your trips.
Backpacking Gear
Best Shoulder Season Backpacking Gear: Warm, Light, and Ready for Cold Nights
The sleep system and layering pieces that keep a shoulder season pack warm and light when overnight temperatures drop into the twenties.
Sleeping Bags
Best Sleeping Bags for Backpacking: Six Down Bags Worth Considering
Six down sleeping bags for backpacking, from a made-in-the-USA bag built to last to a budget pick that still uses down fill.
Backpacking Gear
Best Sleeping Pad Pumps for Backpacking: Electric Pump vs Pump Sack
A practical comparison of a pad-specific electric pump, a multi-use pump with a lantern, and a battery-free pump sack for backpacking trips.
Sleeping Pads
Best Sleeping Pads for Backpacking: 7 Options Compared
Seven backpacking sleeping pads compared on weight, warmth, comfort, and price, including the best budget pick, the best cold-weather pad, and one to avoid.
Sleeping Pads
Best Sleeping Pads for Comfort: Ten Inflatable Pads Compared
A practical look at ten inflatable sleeping pads, from a $40 budget pick to premium comfort mats, with what each one does well and where it falls short.
Backpacking Gear
Small Backpacking Gear Worth Carrying: 12 Lightweight Essentials
A practical roundup of small backpacking items that earn their place in a pack, from navigation and food pouches to bottles, bags, and a simple tree hanger.
Backpacking Gear
Best Small Backpacking Gear: 12 Lightweight Essentials Worth the Space
Twelve compact backpacking items that earn their place in a pack, from an insulated meal pouch and a 5,000 mAh power bank to reusable bottles, food bags, zippered pouches, and a simple tree hanger.