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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
The 12 Days of Yakmas: Gift Ideas for the Kayaker on Your List
Stumped on what to get the paddler in your life? Our paddling staff counts down 12 gifts kayakers actually use, from pogies and dry bags...
Seth West
Staff Pick: Hoka Torrent 2 Trail Running Shoe Review
A Next Adventure staffer's take on the Hoka Torrent 2: a light, grippy trail runner that shines on wet, rocky, and technical Pacific Northwest trails...
Mitchell Sheridan
Staff Pick: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad
After three five-month backpacking trips on the same NeoAir XLite, one Next Adventure staffer explains why it's still their go-to sleeping pad. ...
Staff Pick: Merrell Alverstone Hiking Shoe
A Next Adventure staffer wore through four pairs of Merrell Alverstones on a 3,000-mile Continental Divide thru-hike. Here's how they held up, plus sizing and...
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...
Staff Pick: Jackson Rockstar 5.0 Whitewater Playboat
A Next Adventure staffer's first impressions of the Jackson Rockstar 5.0, a lightweight and highly customizable playboat for surfing river waves and downriver play. ...
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....
How to Buy a Backpack for Your Next Adventure
Day pack, backpacking pack, or travel pack? How to choose pack type, volume, and suspension, and why a professional pack fitting matters. ...
How to Pick a Camping Stove for Any Adventure
Two-burner, canister, liquid fuel, or stove system? How to choose a camping stove for car camping, backpacking, cold weather, and group trips. ...
Gift Guide for the Outdoors Lover on Your List
Gift ideas for the hiker, climber, camper, paddler, skier and adventure dog on your list, at a range of price points. ...
Jamie Oliver
Gift Guide for the Non-Outdoorsy Explorer
Ten easy, cozy, practical gift ideas from Next Adventure for friends and family who love comfort more than summits. ...
Francie King