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BACKPACKER testers have endured numerous blisters over the years finding the best boots on the shelves.

Many starry nights–and a handful of miserable ones–revealed the best bags and pads over the years.

A-frames, domes, party tents–we've tested them all.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Extra gear reviews from our January 2011 Reader Test Team reports.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Air chambers embedded in the heel and arch and polymer gel in the forefoot put extra cushioning exactly where you need it most.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

A 32-ounce dip-and-sip filter that lets you refill in about 10 seconds.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

A camp light that you'll find yourself using everywhere.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

Tackle any terrain in these midweights, and don't worry about blisters. We–er, they–guarantee it.

This merino wool layer keeps all your bases covered, without smelling like a sock drawer.

Icon attempts the impossible: to make headlamps cool.

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