Lab Tested: A Look at the Coolest Devices We Used to Test Backpacking Gear in 2025
We added a little STEM to Backpacker’s field-testing this year.
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gear testing
So You Want to Be a Gear Tester?
Backpacker just got back from a week-long gear testing trip in Colombia. Get a glimpse at what we did while we were there.
Gear Test Fest: Sleeping Bag Shopping Tips
Our resident gear expert looks at down vs. synthetic, mummy vs. rectangular, zipper options, and more. Our resident gear expert looks at down vs. synthetic, mummy vs. rectangular, zipper options, and more.