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Gear Guide
Best Hiking Shoes of 2025
Gear Guide
Best Fleece Jackets of 2025
Gear Guide
Best Trekking Poles of 2025
Gear Guide
Best Synthetic Insulated Jackets of 2025
Gear Guide
Best Hiking Pants of 2025
Gear Guide
Best Hiking Daypacks of 2025
Gear Guide
Best Hiking Boots of 2025
Gear Guide
Best Rain Jackets of 2025

Gear Guide
Best Hiking Boots of 2025Outdoor Gear
Which Big Agnes backpacking tent is the right fit for you? Is the ultralight Fly Creek? The spacious and durable Blacktail? Or the all-around G.O.A.T, the Copper Spur? Get the full breakdown in our guide to Big Agnes' backpacking tents.
Education
When it comes to sleeping bag warmth, manufacturer (or ISO) temperature ratings don't always tell the whole story. If you want to dive deep, you'll want to consider a bag's fill power, fill weight, and overall weight. We break down how to interpret these sleeping bag specs so you don't get left out in the cold.


Sustainability
It seems simple enough: build better gear, make it last longer, and eliminate the need to buy more. But what really makes a product durable? And how well can you actually predict a product’s lifespan?
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Public Lands
The Backpack Tax
Public Lands
Taking Action for Public Lands
Public Lands
Should We Ski on Poop?
Public Lands
How Do I Know What Land is Public?
Public Lands
Threats to Public Lands
Public Lands
Public Lands Types
Public Lands
How We Fund Our Public Lands
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Multiple Use on Public Lands

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Public Lands
Letter from the Editor
Education
How We Actually Are Minimalists
Sustainability
About Our Sustainability Ratings