Gear Review: Chaos Spruce Recycled Cashemere Hat
An 80-percent recycled cashmere hat delivers a bit of backcountry luxury.
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Gear Review: Helly Hansen HH Dry Balaclava
Made with Helly Hansen's Lifa material, this balaclava wicks and dries super quickly.
Gear Review: Arc'teryx Venta LT Gloves
Leather/softshell gloves that weigh less than a Clif bar.
Gear Review: SmartWool Reversible Training Beanie
This 100-percent merino cap will be your go-to three-season and winter-workout hat.
Gear Review: Stoic Forge Gloves
These all-purpose gloves cost less than $90.
Gear Review: Fjällräven Skare Softshell
A 93-percent nylon, double-woven cap that is extremely lightweight and low profile.
Gear Review: Black Diamond Roj Headband
A super wide ear band with a brim that blocks sun while encouraging air flow.
Great Family Hikes: Chosen by the Editors of Backpacker
Hit the trail with your kids on these family-friendly hikes all over the country.
Reader Leader Application: Become a Backpacker Field Scount
Tell us about your dream destination and why it fits in the pages of Backpacker Magazine...and we may just send you there.
Gossamer Gear Mumur DX Ultralight backpack
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Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Western Mountaineering Flash Down Booties
Goose down booties with a nylon shell that pack down super small.
Black Diamond Orbit Lantern
A lightweight lantern that illuminates any tent perfectly.
Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Smartwool Mountaineering Extra Heavy Crew Socks
The perfect Merino sock for mountaineering or winter expeditions
Holiday Gift Guide 2011: M-EDGE Recon iPad Jacket
A military-grade iPad case, built for the backcountry.
Tecnica Spider X-Lite
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Tecnica Inferno X-Lite
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Tecnica Diablo Sprint
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Tecnica Inferno Sprint
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Tecnica Diablo Max
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Tecnica Inferno Max
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Tecnica Dragon Max GTX
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Tecnica Dragon X-Lite
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Tecnica Brezza II
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Tecnica Cyclone Sport Mid
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Tecnica Cyclone III Low GTX
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Tecnica Cyclone III Mid GTX
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Gossamer Gear ThinLight 3/8
Features abound in this three-season sleeping pad from REI.
Gossamer Gear NightLight Torso
Features abound in this three-season sleeping pad from REI.
Gossamer Gear NightLight 3/4
Features abound in this three-season sleeping pad from REI.
Gossamer Gear ThinLight 1/8
Features abound in this three-season sleeping pad from REI.
Gossamer Gear ThinLight 1/4 Wide
Features abound in this three-season sleeping pad from REI.
Gossamer Gear Lightrek 4 Adjustable Length Trekking Poles
Get a grip - more comfortably - as you hike with these trekking poles from Leki.
Gossamer Gear Lightrek 3 Fixed Length Trekking Poles
Get a grip - more comfortably - as you hike with these trekking poles from Leki.
Gossamer Gear Gorilla Ultralight Backpack
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Gossamer Gear RikSak Hyperlight Daypack
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Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus Ultralight Backpack
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Gossamer Gear G4 Ultralight Backpack
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Gossamer Gear Murmur Hyperlight Backpack
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Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Trailblazer Sawvivor Saw
Compact, ultralight saw is a lifesaver
Holiday Gift Guide 2011: SOL Survival Medic Survival and First Aid Kit
Pocket-sized waterproof survival and first aid kit
Holiday Gift Guide 2011: DonÂ’t Die Out There Survival Cards
Stacked with survival tips
Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Farkle Dice Game
The classic dice-rolling, risk-taking game (to buy or DIY)
Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Bears! Dice Game
Fast-paced family dice frenzy
Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Timeline Card Game
Fun, educational card game for kids and adults alike
Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Sockwa G2 Camp Shoe
We just might have found the perfect camp shoe.
Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Outdoor Research Omni Gloves
Gloves with Polartec Windstopper that glow in the dark!
Asolo USA SHIVER
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Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Ex Officio Women's Give-N-Go Lacy Tank Top
Bringing sexy-cute to a hiker babe near you!
Asolo CHOLATSE TH
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Asolo PUMORI GV
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Asolo DISTANCE
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Asolo POWER MATIC 250GV
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Asolo TPS 520GV
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Asolo TPS 535 V
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Asolo MORAN Gtx
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Asolo BULLET Gtx
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Asolo ADVANCE Gtx
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Asolo ERGO Gtx
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Asolo DRIFTER GV
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Asolo SYNCHRO Gtx
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Asolo ATTIVA GTX
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Asolo FSN 95 Gtx
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Deuter USA Quantum 70+10
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Deuter USA Quantum 55+10 SL
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Deuter USA Aircontact 75+10
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Deuter USA Aircontact 70+10 SL
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Deuter USA Aircontact 65+10
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Deuter USA Aircontact 60+10 SL
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Deuter USA Aircontact 55+10
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Deuter USA ACT Lite 45+10 SL
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Deuter USA ACT Lite 40+10
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Deuter USA ACT Trail 32
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Deuter USA ACT Trail 28 SL
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Deuter USA ACT Trail 24
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Deuter USA ACT Trail 20 SL
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Deuter USA Spectro 28 SL
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Deuter USA Spectro AC 24
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Deuter USA Guide 45+
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Deuter USA Guide 35+
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Deuter USA Pace 20
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