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Staff Pick: Therm-a-Rest Parsec 20F UL Sleeping Bag Review
November 5, 2026
A Next Adventure staffer reviews the Therm-a-Rest Parsec 20F UL after 150 days on the Continental Divide Trail: warm when damp, well ventilated, and roomy...
Ben Ferguson
Staff Pick: Teva Original Universal Sandal
Why a Next Adventure staffer reaches for the minimalist Teva Original Universal sandal for everything from river fording and warm-weather hiking to beach days and...
Sleeping Pad Buying Guide: R-Value, Types, and Fit
How to choose a sleeping pad: what R-value means, how air, self-inflating, and closed-cell foam pads compare, and the size and weight details that matter...
How to Choose a Tent: Camping vs. Backpacking, Size, and Seasons
How to choose a tent: car camping vs. backpacking designs, freestanding vs. non-freestanding setups, sizing and vestibules, 3-season vs. 4-season, and the accessories worth adding....
Buying Guide: How to Choose a Sleeping Bag
How to choose a sleeping bag for camping or backpacking: temperature ratings explained, down vs. synthetic fill, shape and sizing, useful features, and care tips....
Water Filter Buying Guide: Filters vs. Purifiers for Backpacking and Travel
How to choose a backpacking water filter or purifier: what each removes, squeeze vs. gravity vs. pump vs. straw, and how to care for your...
Buying Guide: Knives, Axes, and Multi-Tools
How to choose a knife, axe, hatchet, or multi-tool: blade steels, tang, folding mechanisms, axe size, and staff favorites from Pacific Northwest brands. ...