Wandrd Fernweh backpack camera bag.
Photo: WandrdFernweh is Best camera backpack for hiking. Massive 50 liter capacity can fit anything and maybe the kitchen sink. You may feel overwhelmed with all the straps, zippers and compartments, but you won’t be overwhelmed by the lack of storage space. We have never seen it at a lower price point. We recommend pairing it with the Photo Pack needed to store your camera gear (available at Wandrd’s website).
Sleeping directly on the ground, even when it’s relatively warm, can suck away a lot of your body heat. You almost always want a sleeping pad underneath your sleeping bag to keep you from getting cold. And besides, rocks and roots are annoying. NeoLite XAir is one of the most popular inflatable pads and eliminates any abuse it will last for years.
This is our favorite everyday camera backpack, as seen in our guide to Best camera bag. Compact and lightweight design features customizable interior compartments to organize gear, plus a dedicated laptop sleeve and quick side access. The bag is available in many colors.
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This sunscreen is a WIRED employee’s favorite. The glitter solution leaves no white marks behind. It is light and absorbs quickly. Other Kinship products are also 20% off. Discount is displayed during checkout.
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Photo: WeathermanIn our list of The best umbrella, this has been highlighted thanks to its automatic opening and closing function. The compact stand makes it portable, the fiberglass frames and shafts keep it sturdy, and the lifetime warranty helps protect your purchase. The transactions are displayed at checkout. This discount is part of sell on the site.
Peak Design is offering 10% off all bags, briefcases and tripods; 15 percent off belts; and 30 percent off select devices. NS Daily Sling ($135) The best overall bag is photographed in ours Guide to the best crossbody bags and crossbody bags thanks to comfortable straps and a variety of storage bags.
Big Agnes is one of the big names in the lightweight tent space, and the company has honed its longtime interest in Copper Spur. Senior reviewer Scott Gilbertson praised it in Guide to the best camping tents. This three-person version weighs in at 3 pounds and 8 ounces, which is less than a lot of typical two-person tents.
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Outdoor clothing can be tricky to learn, with conflicting advice coming from all corners of the internet, so while you’re here, check out our guide to How to layer outdoor clothes, Best Baselayers, and The best raincoat.
REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.0
Photo: REIFor hot environments, I prefer loose button-down shirts over t-shirts because they allow better ventilation and the collar protects the neck. Canyon’s SPF 50 equivalent fabric protected me on a four-day hike through Big Bend National Park, where the 95-degree heat in the sun tried (and failed) to toast me. . For more ideas, check out our guide to Best daily sun protection.
The PreCip range has been around for a few decades. Marmot nailed the design years ago and have only had to tweak it since, like including a snazzy zipper and adjustable drawstring hem. Editor-in-Chief contributor Adrienne So gave PreCip Eco a favorable review during her review of The best raincoat.
Steep & Cheap, Backcountry ($18)
Sometimes you don’t need a whole new glove — just a little extra warmth on a long, particularly cold day. These linings slip inside a larger pair of gloves to increase their mobility, and the merino wool continues to be uncomfortable even if you wet them from snowballing.
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These comfortable leggings come in a variety of sizes and colors. They don’t come loose throughout the day, and the high, wide waistband fits snugly without causing discomfort. We recommended them in our guide to The best loungewear and The best recycled products.
Reviewer Medea Giordano loved the Adidas Period Waterproof Shorts. These tights feature the same technology, but in a more seasonally appropriate form. They are meant for prophylaxis, so it’s best to use them with another menstrual product or on days that are too light. Find more Menstrual product recommendations here.
