Brooke Wilder
Brooke Wilder is the gear editor at Best for Backpacking, the named editorial persona we publish our research under. She synthesizes manufacturer specs, independent lab tests, long-term owner reports, and editorial reviews.
Best Backpacking Quilts: What to Buy and What to Avoid
Backpacking quilts are lighter than mummy bags and sleep warmer in most conditions, but only if you know how to buy one. The market is full of temperature ratings that do not mean the same thing across brands, footbox options that matter only in specific conditions, and no standard for comparison ac
Gregory Baltoro 65 Review: Heavy-Load Comfort, Correctly Capped
The Baltoro 65 earns its weight with strong load transfer, body-following shoulder straps, and unusually useful organization. It is best for bulky or shared gear and loads up to Gregory's 50-pound maximum. Light-kit hikers should skip it.
