Marmot Cloudbreak
Provides the tailoring of a high-end down bag—snug hood, plush draft tubes around the face, ergonomic footbox—in a moderately priced synthetic.
Frederick Reimers
Stoic Somnus 15
A luxurious, incredibly light bag at a great price.
Columbia Reactor 15 Mummy
The space-blanket effect works, but some testers disliked the way it felt
Sierra Designs Pyro Maniac 15/30
If your budget doesn’t allow for both summer-weight and three-season bags, this is a great way to split the difference.
Western Mountaineering Summerlite
Light is right.
L.L. Bean Katahdin
One tester noted, “You don’t have to spend a million bucks for a good night’s sleep.”
The Best Summer Getaways: Weekend Floats
A comprehensive list of 27 great summer vacation getaways and weekend trips. Start planning your summer getaway on OutsideOnline.com today!
The 2012 Adventure Bucket List
Float the Grand Canyon in a Dory. Bike across America. Tie your own fly. And 47 more essential items for the ultimate adventurer.
Dive the Great Barrier Reef
It’s been called the best diving in the world.
Take a Nap in an Alpine Meadow
Understand afternoon delight
Night-Ski Hokkaido
Eight out of every 10 days, snow falls on the volcanic peaks of Japan’s northern island.
Read Right
Might we suggest Cormac McCarthy’s The Crossing?
Become a Backcountry Gourmand
Forget the gorp
Learn to Judge Something Other than Wine
A taste profile unparalleled by any other spirit, and in a stainless steel flask, travels beautifully in the backcountry.
Learn a New Sport at 40
Get some air
