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Serge

Serge is the founder and editor of Gear & Home. A weekend hiker and camper since 2012, he researches outdoor gear the slow way - through hundreds of owner reviews, spec sheets, and rainy nights of personal trial and error - so readers don't waste money on hype.

Joined: April 3, 2025
Articles: 67

Gear

Ultralight Tents for One-Person Camping (2025): Lightweight Shelter Without Compromise

Ultralight one-person tent setup in mountain meadow with backpacker

Gear

Top Lightweight Hiking Chairs Under 2 lbs: Portable Rest for Weary Trails (2025)

Top lightweight hiking chairs under 2 pounds arranged in outdoor setting

Gear

Best Compact Gear Bags for Weekend Trips: Travel Light Without Sacrificing Space (2025)

Best compact gear bags for weekend trips in 2025

Gear

Best Waterproof Socks for Hiking (Dry Feet in the Wettest Conditions)

Top waterproof hiking socks displayed with trail gear and boots

Gear

Best Rain Ponchos for Backpacking: Ultralight Rain Protection for Trails & Wilderness (2025)

Lightweight hiking ponchos covering both hiker and backpack on forest trail

Gear

Top Heated Sleeping Pads for Winter Camping: Stay Cozy on Cold Nights (2025)

Heated sleeping pad keeping camper warm in winter tent with snowy mountains in background

Gear

Budget-Friendly Hiking Sunglasses: Complete Guide to Affordable Eye Protection (2025)

Budget hiking sunglasses with polarized lenses for trail protection

Gear

Best Camping Grills for Quick BBQ: Portable Options for Outdoor Cooking (2025)

Best portable camping grill for quick outdoor BBQ cooking

Lifehacks

How to Keep Your Tent Warm at Night (Even in Near-Freezing Temps)

Keep Your Tent Warm at Night

Gear

Lightweight Backpacking Chairs Under 2 lbs: Sit Down Without Weighing Down (2025)

ultralight backpacking chair camping mountains