Labor Day is nearly upon us (in the United States) which means it's one of the about three times a year we get the opportunity to purchase heavily-discounted outdoor gear. After combing through the various sites and sales being offered this week (most through September 5), here are the best
New Bear Canister Regulations in Desolation Wilderness
The Forest Service has introduced new food storage regulations in Desolation Wilderness requiring overnight users to now carry "a canister designed to prevent access by bears." Simply put, bear canisters are now required in Desolation Wilderness. This impacts everyone recreating in Desolation
UPDATED: Two New BearVault Bear Canisters!
Bear canisters are an essential piece of backcountry equipment for anyone traveling into bear country (or even anywhere in the backcountry there are animals). Not much has changed recently in the bear canister and food-protection space, but BearVault has just released two new products, the BV425
Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Review
The Jackery Solar Generator 1000 is a combination package of the Jackery Explorer 1000 and two SolarSaga 100W Solar Panels. The Jackery Explorer 1000 is a 1002Wh power bank weighing 22.04 lb / 10 kg with two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, three Type B outlets, and a 12V car port. It boasts enough
EcoFlow DELTA mini Portable Power Station Review
The EcoFlow DELTA mini is an 882Wh power bank weighing 23.6 lbs / 10.7 kg with three USB-A ports (one quick-charge), one USB-C port, five AC outlets, and one 12V outlet. It's large enough to reliably power most larger devices like laptops, powered coolers, televisions, or drones. It can be charged
NEMO Switchback Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review
The NEMO Switchback is a full-size, insulated, foam sleeping pad that can be used by itself in three-season conditions or as additional insulation in winter conditions. It is available in two sizes, short (51 x 130 in / 130 x 51 cm) and regular (72 x 20 in / 183 x 51 cm); both are 0.7 in / 2 cm
Exped FlexMat Foam Sleeping Pad Review
The Exped FlexMat is a full-size, lightweight, closed-cell foam sleeping pad for outdoor adventures. With an R-value of 1.5, it's a three-season sleeping pad, but can be used in conjunction with an air mattress as part of a four-season setup. It is available in three sizes, XS (51 x 20.5 in / 130 x
REI Anniversary Sale 2022: Guide to Literally Everything on Sale
REI's Anniversary Sale is on and will likely be your last chance to get gear at a discount before the summer (typically, the next date for sales is Labor Day in September). In addition to getting 20% off one full-priced item, members also get an extra 20% off an REI Outlet item. I've put