Wilderness wrapped: our most popular gear & skills guides of 2025

See which gear and skills articles were our most-read in 2025! 🧭

December 30, 2025

Let’s take a look back at which skills and gear guides got the most reads in 2025!

2025’s best sleeping bags

Our most read gear guide of 2025 helps you choose the best bag for you based on your budget.

How to treat a wasp sting

With summer tramping now in full swing, it’s a great time to review what to do if you’re stung by a wasp when tramping.

Apply for a $1000 tramping scholarship!

Wilderness is proud to announce the inaugural Shaun Barnett Memorial Scholarship as a tribute to leading tramping author and photographer Shaun Barnett. Open to aspiring photojournalists of all ages, the annual scholarship offers up to $1000 to the successful applicant in support of their backcountry adventures and creative development.

How to clean your insulated jacket

If you want many years’ use from your jacket (and given its price, you’ll surely want to), washing it at least once a year will improve its longevity substantially. Here’s how.

Current issue: Jan/Feb 2026

Upgrading to ultralight without replacing everything

To go ultralight you don’t need to replace every piece of gear. Sometimes just replacing a few items can make a world of difference. Here’s what to target.

Gear review: Lowa Randir GTX Mid

There’s a lot to like about this boot: it provides the support of a traditional leather tramping boot in a design that’s both reasonably light and versatile. Read the full review.