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Deal
Camping Deals: Stove, Bag, and Tent Markdowns Before the Season Ends
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Feature
REI's 2026 Anniversary Sale Dates Are Confirmed
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How REI's Anniversary Sale Actually Works
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Review
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Review: Quieter, Warmer, Still Fragile
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The XLite NXT adds warmth and drops most of the crinkle. Thirty nights in, it's still the ultralight pad to beat — and still one to baby.
Review
Nemo Forte 20 Review: A Synthetic Bag With One Good Idea
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Nemo's Forte 20 nails comfort for side sleepers and hot sleepers, then gives most of it back in bulk and weight. A car-camping bag, not a backpacking one.
Buying Guide
The Best Camping Stoves of 2026
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From two-burner basecamp stoves to ultralight canister burners, these are the best camping stoves we tested this year.
Buying Guide
The Best Sleeping Bags of 2026
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We tested 14 sleeping bags across three seasons. These are the warmest, lightest, and best-value bags for backpacking.
Review
Jetboil Flash Review: Boils Water, Cooks Nothing
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The Jetboil Flash boils half a liter in about a hundred seconds and does almost nothing else well. For most trips, that's the right trade.