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The Best Winter Jackets for Women
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (938+ words) Sick of being so cold in the winter that you're always dying to get back indoors? We get it " winter can be beautiful, but not through chattering teeth. Prepped with the right winter jacket, you'll be ready to commute, shovel…...
Exped Terra 15 Review
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (597+ words) A complete package at a budget-friendly price, the Exped Terra 15 is a standout sleeping bag. It includes many features often omitted from budget-friendly bags, such as an adjustable draft collar and hood, a glow-in-the-dark anti-snag zipper, a zippered interior pocket,…...
REI Co-op Magma 15 Review
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (464+ words) We spent several nights sleeping in the REI Magma 15 during a spring trip to Chulilla, Spain, and while climbing a big wall in Yosemite Valley. During cold nights throughout spring, it kept us cozy and warm inside this down sleeping…...
REI Co-op Trailmade 25 Review
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (675+ words) The Trailmade 25 is made for people who want to spend weekend nights outside without spending weeks researching gear. It combines synthetic insulation, practical (if basic) features, and multiple fit options that are uncommon at its very affordable price point. Rather…...
Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 Review
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (427+ words) Gear Lab Our Analysis and Test Results The Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20 might be the warmest, most affordable sleeping bag we tested. It's rated at 12 F for its lower limit, and when we tested it during 30 F nights, we were…...
Big Agnes Anthracite 20 - Women's Review | Tested & Rated
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (349+ words) Big Agnes Anthracite 20 - Women's Review Gear Lab Our Analysis and Test Results The Anthracite 20's comfort rating is right around freezing (32 F), which, when combined with the tight, draft-eliminating fit, is warm enough for late spring to early fall, though we…...
The North Face Cat's Meow 20 Eco Review
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (414+ words) Gear Lab Our Analysis and Test Results Warmth is one of the Cat's Meow's defining strengths, especially for a synthetic sleeping bag. It uses synthetic insulation designed to retain heat even in damp conditions, a major advantage over down bags,…...
Enlightened Equipment Enigma 20 Review
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (293+ words) The high-loft 850-fill-power down compresses down to an easily packable 7 liters. The Enigma 20 will hardly take up any space in your backpack, leaving plenty of room for more food. Or, if you're an ultralight backpacker, it means you can take…...
Gregory Maven 58 Review
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (373+ words) Gear Lab Our Analysis and Test Results The Gregory Maven 58 strikes an impressive balance between capacity and comfort, offering plenty of room for multi-day trips without feeling overbuilt. Even though it's smaller, volume-wise, it carries gear comparably to larger packs…...
REI Co-op Trailmade 60 - Women's Review
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (310+ words) Unboxing the REI Trailmade 60, we immediately noticed clear instructions printed inside the lid, along with guidance for adjusting the back panel height system. This thoughtful detail makes the backpack approachable, reinforcing it as an excellent option for beginners. The U-shaped…...