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Field Test: Daypacks
For all-day epics, fast-and-light summit bids, and even minimalist overnights, reach for one of these versatile load haulers.
Ultralight Shells
These versatile jackets weigh less than a pound and pack smaller than a grapefruit.
Gear Review: Alite Designs Monarch Butterfly Chair
Get off the ground with this packable camp chair.
2009 Editors' Choice Award Winner: Garmin Oregon 400t GPS
Meet the ultimate GPS: simple enough for beginners, powerful enough for experts. Rocky Mountain Editor Steve Howe gives you the tour.
Editors' Choice Awards: Sierra Designs Lightning XT4 Tent
Four is not a crowd in this family-size featherweight.
Eddie Bauer First Ascent Gear Preview
Climbing guru Peter Whittaker gives Backpacker a preview of a new line of gear from Eddie Bauer.
How Do I Keep My Gear Dry?
What's the best way to keep pack contents dry. Pack covers and pack liners have failed repeatedly. Should I just rely on zip lock bags?
What's a Good Non-Itchy Summer/Fall Baselayer?
Baselayers. I need a good one for summer and fall. I know wool is great but frankly, I itch and get pretty hot when I'm mid hike. Any suggestions?
How Do I Get Campire Smoke Out of My Gear?
How do I get the campfire stench out of my gear? I tried washing it but no-go.
Field Test: DaypacksFor all-day epics, fast-and-light summit bids, and even minimalist overnights, reach for one of these versatile load haulers. 
Ultralight ShellsThese versatile jackets weigh less than a pound and pack smaller than a grapefruit. 
Gear Review: Alite Designs Monarch Butterfly ChairGet off the ground with this packable camp chair. |
Gear Review: Brooks Adrenaline ASR 5 Trail RunnersThis dual-purpose runner works well on everything from roads to rough trail. 
Gear Review: MSR E-Bivythanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements. 
The Ultralight Challenge: 2.0Pick the gear I can carry on a trip to determine how low one man can go. |
Model #953Great American made boots for a reasonable price. Sole attachment uses welt construction so sole is sure not to fall off like most ... Read more 
Gunnison 2.1I love this tent, and I bought it over a cheaper one because of reviews here and elsewhere. Granted, for one person it is a bit much, ... Read more |
Grand Mesa 2Good lightweight tent for one or two people. The tent kept us nice and dry and the setup is almost too ... Read more Half Dome 2 HC TenSpent two nights on the beach in high winds and rain. The tent held up well in the wind and kept us dry all weekend. I had to set ... Read more |
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2009 Editors' Choice Award Winner: Garmin Oregon 400t GPSMeet the ultimate GPS: simple enough for beginners, powerful enough for experts. Rocky Mountain Editor Steve Howe gives you the tour. |
Editors' Choice Awards: Sierra Designs Lightning XT4 TentFour is not a crowd in this family-size featherweight. |
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What's the best way to keep pack contents dry. Pack covers and pack liners have failed repeatedly. Should I just rely on zip lock bags?
Submitted by: Ed, Waxhaw, NC
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Unless a pack cover or pack liner is ripped, it should work just fine in terms of keeping your gear dry. Ziplocks work great on smaller items, but good luck trying to get your sleeping bag in one....
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