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1 month ago | outdoorgearlab.com | Ian McEleney |Jack Cramer

By Ian McEleney ⋅ Review Editor  ⋅  Updated May 14, 2025 You can't put a price on a great night's sleep, and staying warm and comfortable in the backcountry is not just an important safety precaution; it also helps set you up for maximum enjoyment when outdoors. Choosing a sleeping bag that balances warmth with weight is key for backpacking. We've been testing backpacking sleeping bags since 2011, having now purchased and rigorously tested upwards of 100 of the top models available.

Dec 5, 2024 | outdoorgearlab.com | Jeff Dobronyi |Andy Wellman |Jack Cramer

By Jeff Dobronyi, Andy Wellman & Jack Cramer  ⋅  Dec 5, 2024 The Best Belay Devices for 2024Belay devices come in three different categories — tube-style, auto-blocking devices, and assisted braking devices — and our expert climbing testers have put in hundreds of hours belaying and testing all three kinds.

Oct 30, 2024 | outdoorgearlab.com | Jack Cramer |Ian McEleney |Jessica Haist |Jason Wanlass

By Jack Cramer, Ian McEleney, Jessica Haist, and Jason Wanlass  ⋅  Oct 30, 2024 The Best Sleeping Bags for 2024Our testers are always on the hunt for the best sleeping bags for making outdoor overnights more comfortable, more fun, and hopefully more affordable. Sleeping bag designs, however, can be as complicated and varied as the people who snuggle up inside them.

Oct 4, 2024 | outdoorgearlab.com | Justin Simoni |Andy Wellman |Ethan Newman |Jack Cramer

Best Ultralight Hooded Mummy Bag Warmth 9.0 Weight 6.5 Comfort 8.0 Versatility 6.0 Features 8.0 Weight: 21.4 oz. | Fill: 900 Fill-Power GooseDown REASONS TO BUY Great warmth-to-weight ratio High-quality goose down Built-in pad straps REASONS TO AVOID Not for the budget-minded Heavier than some options Not as versatile as a quilt With our lab and field testing finished and metrics tabulated, one bag was head and shoulders above all the others. The Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 20 takes the crown —...