Our criteria for the best backpacking knife is as follows: (1) high quality 2.5-3″ blade, (2) useful for food prep, (3) weighs less than 3 oz.

You’re researching which are the best freeze dried meals for backpacking, and we’ve got recommendations! There have been lots of new brands and dietary options popping up in the freeze dried sector over the past decade, and this buyer’s guide highlights a few of our favorites.

We will help you choose the best backpacking trowel or shovel for hiking. It should weigh half an ounce, cut roots, and be comfy to dig with.

In this guide, we showcase the very best sleeping pads on the market, the ones we use the most. We back up these recommendations with a data-based analysis of weight, warmth, & cost as well as extensive field experience in a broad range of conditions. With better sleep comes more spring in your step, more alertness on the trail, and wider smiles all day long. Sweet dreams!

The best long handle spoon for backpacking weighs half an ounce, has an upwards tilted bowl, and offers exceptional durability.

We have identified the best backpack for bear canister storage. This comfy, lightweight pack can easily fit a horizontal bear can inside.

Attach a water bottle holder to your backpack shoulder strap for on the go hydration while hiking and backpacking.

We connect you to the best shoulder strap pocket for backpack phone and accessory storage to use while hiking and backpacking

What makes the best backpacking pillow is (1) ultralight, (2) comfortable, (3) mass user-approved. These ultralight pillows are top tier!

We will help you choose the most effective hiking water bottle for your ultralight backpacking needs. Hard and soft-sided options.