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Nov 9, 2024 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Ben Applebaum-Bauch |Elizabeth Paashaus |Jason Wanlass
By Ben Applebaum-Bauch, Elizabeth Paashaus, and Jason Wanlass ⋅ Nov 9, 2024 The Best Backpacking Chairs for 2024Are you on the hunt for the best backpacking chair? We've tested more than 40 different models over the past 10 years. In this review, we compare 19 of the best backpacking chairs available today. We evaluate each seat on its comfort, identifying crucial elements of each product's performance.
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Apr 25, 2024 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Ben Applebaum-Bauch |Sam Schild |Jane Jackson |Ian Nicholson
By Ben Applebaum-Bauch, Sam Schild, Jane Jackson, Ian Nicholson, and Elizabeth Paashaus Thursday April 25, 2024 Looking for a quality backpacking gear checklist to help you prepare for an upcoming trip. Our backpacking expert editors have put together a comprehensive backpacking checklist with both the most essential items, and some nice-to-haves.
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Apr 17, 2024 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Jason Wanlass |Mary Witlacil |Ben Applebaum-Bauch |Maggie Nichols
Looking for a great camping packing list? We've got you covered. Our expert camping editors have compiled this comprehensive list of what to bring on your camping trip, from the essentials to luxury items you might want to consider. While you don't need much to enjoy the outdoors, even the most minimalist campers need a few essentials; think food, shelter, and clothing.
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Jan 12, 2024 | 
techgearlab.com | Austin Palmer |David Wise |Ben Applebaum-Bauch
Best Overall Toothbrush HeadReplacement Frequency: 3 months | Color ID Ring: NoThe Philips Sonicare Genuine DiamondClean is a top-notch cleaning machine. This model has a diamond-shaped bristle pattern, which allows the brusher to effectively navigate between teeth better than any other brush we tested. Though it is labeled as a medium firmness, full-sized head, we found that the bristles are comparatively soft, and the stem is slender, making it a solid option for people with smaller mouths.
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Dec 1, 2023 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Ben Applebaum-Bauch
This 20-liter pack comes with a durable and water-resistant 100% recycled nylon body. Its three main storage compartments can fit multiple laptops up to 17 inches, and its auxiliary pockets are great for small items like pens, keys, and tissues. Performance Comparison The dedicated laptop pocket is everything we need. It has padding on its front and back and is extra well-protected by the thick cushion of the air mesh back.
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Nov 18, 2023 | 
techgearlab.com | Ben Applebaum-Bauch |Jason Wanlass
Best Overall Cookware SetMaterial: 3-ply Stainless Steel with Aluminum Core | Pieces: 12 The Tramontina Prima Set is our favorite; it makes the crispiest bacon, cooking evenly throughout and providing exceptional heat management. It comes with all the necessary pieces to keep your kitchen fully stocked and ready for any meal. We love the easy pour-over rims and the durable lids. What's more, the cooking performance is stellar.
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Nov 16, 2023 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Ben Applebaum-Bauch
The Kyanite Lightweight has a high proportion of elastane, making it super comfortable and stretchy. It fits well over a base layer and under another fleece or a shell. Even with a slim fit, its gusseted armpits ensure there is enough room inside this featherlight fleece. Performance Comparison The Kyanite Lightweight Hoody is warmer than we would have expected. With a long sleeve base layer underneath, it is reliably warm to about 45 °F during moderate activity.
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Nov 16, 2023 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Ben Applebaum-Bauch
With a brushed polyester fleece fabric and enough loft to keep in body heat on chilly winter days, this jacket is a clear choice for a basic, inexpensive mid-layer. The zippered pockets are effective at keeping small items safe and the variety of color options means there is something for everyone with this model. Performance Comparison If nothing else, this fleece is warm. The 100% polyester fabric is dense and thick.
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Nov 15, 2023 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Ben Applebaum-Bauch |James Lucas |Buck Yedor
Updated Version AvailableWe've tested this fleece over several seasons and in multiple colorways. This year, Outdoor Research tweaked the design a bit and renamed it the Vigor Grid Full Zip Hoodie. The materials and design features remain largely the same, but there are some revised seamlines, as noted in the comparison photos above. The price has also bumped ten bucks. We're linking to the updated version in our affiliate links and plan to get our hands on one to test for our next update cycle.
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Nov 13, 2023 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Ben Applebaum-Bauch
This pair is both comfortable and weather-resistant. The 88/12 nylon/elastane blend makes for stretchy mobility, while the DWR coating and tight fabric weave combine to create a wind and water-resistant award winner. The fabric is noticeably heartier than some other models in this review and resistant to catching on thorns and branches. All in all, we are really pleased with these pants. Performance ComparisonThe fabric blend on this model is excellent.
