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Upgrade your car camping menu with this pioneer pot.
Upgrade your car camping menu with this pioneer pot.
Running-shoe comfort with hiking-boot stability.
Get everything you need and nothing you don't in one of these ultralight, ultracomfortable packs.
Ultralight, affordable, and idiotproof. What's not to like?
Feed the troops or go gourmet–these pots do both.
Tackle slick terrain with confidence–and a light load.
Couples camping just got a whole lot better–and lighter–with this down bag built for two.
Zip-off pants? Yes, thanks to convertibles that finally bring form to the function.
Score an ultralight tent for two—for less.
Yes, it's the journey that counts. But every trip is better with fast, delicious food like this.
Send and receive with the ultimate backcountry communicator.
Get the right light on trail and in camp with this 2-in-1 lamp.
Fast and light and luxe: Get running-shoe comfort and hiking-boot stability.
The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas
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Two ultralight, ultracomfortable backpacks - one with a top lid and one without.
Send and receive messages from the backcountry
Snag this pint-sized, ultralight, frameless pack for dayhikes, quick, after-work cross country ski laps, or pack it as a stuff sack/summit pack on your big trip.
Do I really need to buy a tent footprint? Or are the newer tents tough enough that you don't need one?
These four-person tents offer outstanding space-to-weight ratios and high performances in foul-weather.
Stability and comfortability are staples for these three-person tents.
Lightweight, durable, and spacious, these two-person tents offer comfortability while taking on the most foul-weather.
These solo tents offer easy setup, ample space, and durability in weather's toughest conditions.
This four-person tent is great for families, offering generous space for an affordable cost.
Stronger and lighter fabrics make this tent great for any adventure and can handle any weather condition.
This three-person tent handles challenging weather well and the freestanding dome is lightweight and easy to setup.
This ultralight and stable three-person tent offers space and a quick setup.
Ample cooking and storage space along with a durable construction make this tent a champ in handling foul-weather.
Take on challenging weather and withstand strong winds with this freestanding tent.
This three-season, ultralight tent offers durability in some of the most foul-weather.
Stay comfortable in both summer and winter conditions with this tent's floor-to-ceiling doors and fly vents.
Mesh walls create outstanding ventilation in this four-season tent for two.
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.
This tent for two is designed to increase ventilation, durability and interior elbow room.
This spacious, two-person tent uses durable fabrics to provide sturdy weather protection in a lightweight package.
With best-in-class ventilation, this tent provides generous dimensions and a breathable single-wall for a comfortable and roomy experience.
This spacious tent provides stability and protection while weighing less than three pounds.
I'm new to backpacking, should I buy all my gear then buy my pack? Or, should I buy my pack first? I will be doing some long distant hikes and some weekend hikes too.
Are there any "tricks" to keeping water liquid on an extended winter outing?
Stable and light, this three-season minimalist tent offers minimal flapping and a quick setup.
Is my sleeping bag's performance affected by what I wear when I sleep?
All the best gear our reader reporter team saw at the 2012 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.
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These multiday packs provide excellent load support with comfortable designs that will help you move easily with any kind of terrain.
These daypacks offer plenty of comfort, easy to access pockets and the kind of durability you need for any climbing adventure.
An extraordinary toughness-to-weight ratio makes this pack both durable and supportive.
With effective compression and great load stability, this lightweight pack offers great balance and comfort.
Great for family camping trips, this pack has plenty of useful features that everyone in the family can enjoy.
An innovative cinching hipbelt and customizable torso helps create a support system tough enough to handle your heaviest loads.
This pack is equipped with a suspension system that helps increase mobility and overall stability.
This pack handles heavy loads without compromising your ability to move efficiently, offering improved suspension and great versatility.
This best all-around pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch.
Take this pack on any trip as its design is made to handle big days, weekend trips and even ultralight expeditions.
Carry this pack sweat-free with its improved suspension that allows for dynamic movement wherever you take it.
Take on wet conditions with this waterproof pack that offers welded seams and waterproof closures.
Ultralight and climber-friendly, this pack can carry large amounts of gear while remaining light and stable.
This pack offers easily accessible zippers and great suspension for carrying heavy loads comfortably.
A great fit and excellent load transfer is what you'll get with this multiday pack.
This anatomically friendly pack is great for women, offering suspension and comfort when carrying heavy loads.
This ultralight daypack is perfect for spring skiing and offers a U-shapped zipper that's great for quick packing.
Keep air circulating with this highly ventilated daypack.
Easily accessible and plenty durable, this daypack offers plenty of organizers from your GPS to your headlamp.
This daypack easily handles heavy loads and transfers weight well, making warm weather hikes a breeze.
Is old world craftsmanship and custom fit worth the price?
Fix a broken pack buckle on the fly - no sewing needed!
A well-maintained bag can last for years. Learn how to keep your bag in top shape.
All the great gear specs you're used to seeing in the Gear Guide - now in an easy-to-print digital format.
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Ready to endure all the elements, these bags offering warmth and protection for winter camping.
These 3-season sleeping bags offer packability, reliability and durability for wherever your adventure takes you.
These bags are ideal for summer backpacking trips, each offering lightweight comfort for warmer temps.
Get the comfort you deserve with horizontal and vertical tubes that add both support and cushion.
For big-and-tall types, this pad will offer you a comfortable and good night of sleep.
This pad offers a thermal reflective barrier for extra warmth at an affordable price.
High-performance and ultralight, this pad offers comfort and great packability.
This down mat offers comfort and cushion in some of the roughest camp grounds.
Stay warm in this down-filled bag that offers a relaxed cut for extra room and insulation at a bargain price.
This roomy bag allows you to lock in your body heat with its cocoon-like structure.
Sleep comfortably and warm in negative temps with this packable bag.