If you're backcountry camping, it's pretty much a forgone conclusion that you'll be sleeping on either a thin foam pad or an inflatable mattress. The LayBakPak offers an alternative, however, as it's ...

No one likes a sweaty back. But for ultralight hikers who prefer small, simple, frameless backpacks, a lack of airflow has always been one of the tradeoffs for a lighter baseweight. Unlike the ...

If your backpack's external frame died years ago or if you found a cheap ALICE pack on Craigslist without a frame, you can easily make one with around $3 worth of PVC piping and fittings. The only ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jenni Gritters When you’re in the wild, a good sleeping pad can transform ...