There’s much consideration that must be given to the gear brought on overlanding and adventure trips: Is it reliable? Durable? Lightweight and easy to deploy? When every ounce counts and access to ...

For general backpacking, the Sawyer Squeeze offers the best balance of reliability and capacity. The Katadyn BeFree wins for ultralight trips where every ounce matters. For group camping or base camp ...

Water filters are one of those gear items you don’t mess around with—there are few worse outcomes to a backpacking trip than a surprise parasite. To ensure you don’t bring home an uninvited guest, we ...