Gear Review: Patagonia Capilene 4 Expedition Weight Zip-Neck
When you want something thick to keep you warm, this baselayer has you covered.
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Gear Review: Mammut Alpine Underwear Long All Year
You'll be feeling just right below the waist with this intricatly fitted long underwear.
Gear Review: Wild Things Power Stretch 1/4-Zip Hoody Baselayer
If you like going up and down snowy mountains, you're going to like this simple baselayer.
Gear Review: Polarmax Light Weight Tech Silk Men's Crew Baselayer
The most affordable baselayer that still get the job done right.
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Cabela's E.C.W.C.S. Thermal Zone Baselayer
Our top pick for baselayers in 2012.
Gear Review: Nau M2 Hoody Baselayer
We're still counting the uses for this versatile hoody for any layer.
Columbia Sportswear Women's Supah Buttah Softshell
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Columbia Sportswear Women's Phurtec Softshell Jacket
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Gear Review: The North Face Wool Base Layer One Piece
Stay warmer and bunch-free in this worthy one-piece baselayer.
Columbia Sportswear Women's Triteca Softshell
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Columbia Sportswear Women's Triple Trail II Shell
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Columbia Sportswear Women's Ultrachange Jacket
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Gear Review: Arc'teryx Phase AR Zip Neck Long Sleeve and Bottoms Baselayer
This layer raises the bar in moisture wicking technology.
Columbia Sportswear Roffe Ski Jacket
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Columbia Sportswear Supa Buttah
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Columbia Sportswear Triteca Softshell
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Columbia Sportswear Triple Trail II Shell
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Columbia Sportswear In the Light Jacket
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Columbia Sportswear Ultrachange Jacket
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Columbia Sportswear Lhotse Mountain Interchange Jacket
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Columbia Sportswear Tree Grinder Shell Jacket
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Columbia Sportswear Timber Tech Shell
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Vaude Campon Family XT 5P
A long drip line and spacious headroom let's you enjoy the inside, and the outside, no matter the elements.
Vaude Campo 3P
A long drip line and spacious headroom let's you enjoy the inside, and the outside, no matter the elements.
Vaude Campo Compact 2P
A long drip line and spacious headroom let's you enjoy the inside, and the outside, no matter the elements.
Vaude Power Lizard UL
A long drip line and spacious headroom let's you enjoy the inside, and the outside, no matter the elements.
Vaude Hogan Ultralight
A long drip line and spacious headroom let's you enjoy the inside, and the outside, no matter the elements.
Vaude Norrsken
Stay warm with this down-lined inflatable sleeping pad from Exped.
Vaude Norrsken Large
Stay warm with this down-lined inflatable sleeping pad from Exped.
Vaude Sove
Stay warm with this down-lined inflatable sleeping pad from Exped.
Vaude Tour
Stay warm with this down-lined inflatable sleeping pad from Exped.
Vaude Deluxe
Stay warm with this down-lined inflatable sleeping pad from Exped.
Vaude Venus
Stay warm with this down-lined inflatable sleeping pad from Exped.
Columbia Sportswear Women's Hot Thought Jacket
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Columbia Sportswear The Compounder Shell
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Vaude Dream
Stay warm with this down-lined inflatable sleeping pad from Exped.
Columbia Sportswear Women's Tech Attack Shell
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Columbia Sportswear Women's Tectonic Softshell
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Vaude Air Mattress
Stay warm with this down-lined inflatable sleeping pad from Exped.
Columbia Sportswear Men's Tectonic Softshell
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Columbia Sportswear Men's Tech Attack Shell
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Columbia Sportswear The Compounder Shell
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Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment UltraLite Quick Tent
A long drip line and spacious headroom let's you enjoy the inside, and the outside, no matter the elements.
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment Stubai
A long drip line and spacious headroom let's you enjoy the inside, and the outside, no matter the elements.
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment Foray Tent
A long drip line and spacious headroom let's you enjoy the inside, and the outside, no matter the elements.
Lowe Alpine TFX Kibo ND65
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Lowe Alpine TFX Kongur ND65:75
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Lowe Alpine TFX Kibo 65
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Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment Propel
A long drip line and spacious headroom let's you enjoy the inside, and the outside, no matter the elements.
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment Propel 2D
A long drip line and spacious headroom let's you enjoy the inside, and the outside, no matter the elements.
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment Invasion Tent
A long drip line and spacious headroom let's you enjoy the inside, and the outside, no matter the elements.
Danger Zones/Escape Plans: Gravity
A hiker's worst enemy is the earth's downward pull. Here's how to prevent falls, and survive rockslides and avalanches.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2012: Cameras
Bring back better images and video with these adventure-worthy cameras and accessories.
Gear Review: Photo Editing Apps
Get two smart apps that do spiffy editing tricks.
Gear Review: Cotton Carrier Camera Vest
Never miss a shot with this quick-draw vest system.
Gear Review: Pentax K-30 DSLR Camera
"This is the best adventure DSLR ever made for its price."
Gear Review: Olympus OM-D Camera
Old-school sturdiness fused with iPhone-generation usability made the OM-D our pick for tech-savvy hikers.
Gear Review: Nikon Coolpix 510 Camera
A point-and-shoot with advanced hiker-centric chops
AKU Arriba II Mid GTX
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AKU Arriba II GTX
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Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2012: Footwear
Climb, hike, or run with snow-ready shoes.
Gear Review: Vasque Snowburban/Pow Pow UD Winter Boot
A high-cut winter hiking boot at home on steep slopes and deep snow.
Gear Review: Keen Bryce WP Hiking Boots
Low-cut hiking boots with plenty of support.
Gear Review: Scott eRide Icerunner Trail Running Shoe
Winter trail runners that stick
Gear Review: adidas Terrex Softshell Mid Hiking Boots
Ultralight, cold-weather speed hikers
Lowe Alpine TFX Kongur 65:75
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Gear Review: La Sportiva Omega GTX Hiking Boot
A shoulder-season boot that goes the distance in any terrain.
Gear Review: Scarpa Rebel GTX Carbon Mountaineering Boots
One of the world's lightest mountaineering boots designed by climbing phenom Ueli Steck.
Rab Kickturn Jacket
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Rab Infinity 500
Sorry men, this lofty and warm Marmot Xenon 15 is only available for women.
Rab Infinity 300
Sorry men, this lofty and warm Marmot Xenon 15 is only available for women.
Rab Neutrino Endurance 600
Sorry men, this lofty and warm Marmot Xenon 15 is only available for women.
Rab Neutrino Endurance 600 W
Sorry men, this lofty and warm Marmot Xenon 15 is only available for women.
Rab Neutrino Endurance 400
Sorry men, this lofty and warm Marmot Xenon 15 is only available for women.
Rab Neutrino Endurance 200
Sorry men, this lofty and warm Marmot Xenon 15 is only available for women.
Year of the Reader: Win a Gear or Skills Makeover!
We're matching your needs with our expertise and making over six lucky readers with new skills and gear to get more out of their trail time.
Survival Lab: Gimme Shelter
Losing daylight and don't have a tent? Don't panic: We tested three shelter-making techniques that will help you survive the night. Plus: Three bomber bivies.
Troubleshoot This: Can't Ignite Damp Wood
Maximize your spark's potential with a tinder bundle that will burn anywhere.
Out Alive: Chased by Widowmakers
A violent storm ravages a stressed forest, threatening to crush two dayhikers.
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment Elephant Foot Sleeping bag – DownTek
Sorry men, this lofty and warm Marmot Xenon 15 is only available for women.