ALPS Mountaineering Orizaba 3900
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ALPS Mountaineering Denali 5500
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ALPS Mountaineering Mojave
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ALPS Mountaineering Cascade 4200
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ALPS Mountaineering Cascade 5200
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ALPS Mountaineering Red Tail
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ALPS Mountaineering Orizaba 4500
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ALPS Mountaineering Orizaba 3300
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ALPS Mountaineering Red Rock
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ALPS Mountaineering Bryce
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ALPS Mountaineering Zion
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L.L.Bean L.L.Bean AT 55 Pack Women's
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L.L.Bean L.L.Bean AT 55 Pack
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LL BEAN Women's Gore-Tex Leather Cresta Hiker
The Khumbu is an all-terrain mountain boot with a design that promotes comfortable walking for any kind of adventure.
Tent Standards?
Are there standards tents must meet to be designated 3- or 4-season?
Gear Review: Helly Hansen Verglas Pants
Softshell pants that are waterproof, breathable, and abrasion resistant.
Gear Review: Marmot Alpinist Pants
Lightweight bibs that turn into pants with a zip.
Gear Review: Outdoor Research TrailBreaker Pants
Breathable softshell pants for skiers that log logs of vertical.
Gear Review: Flylow Magnum/Bella Donna Pants
Ski or snowboard pants that won't get shredded.
Gear Review: First Ascent Rainier Storm Shell Pants
Ultralight shell pants that protect from snow and cold.
Exped MultiMat
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Exped MegaMat 10 LXW
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Exped SIM Comfort 10 LW
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Exped SIM Comfort 7.5 LW
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Exped SIM Comfort 5 LW
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Gear Review: Arc'teryx Phase AR Zip Neck
A new fabric makes this synthetic zip-t odor free.
Gear Review: SmartWool NTS Microweight Crew
A superthin merino layer that is deceptively durable.
Gear Review: Ortovox Supersoft LS Zipper
The softest baselayer we've tested...ever.
Gear Review: Icebreaker GT 260 Pursuit/Express Legging
Baselayer bottoms that you can wear solo.
Gear Review: Merrell Ashby Zip T
A bargain layer that's pretty and tough.
Prof. Hike: Making the Best of a Bad Situation
I've made the mistakes so you don't have to.
Gear Review: Dale of Norway 180 Short Sleeve Crew
A short-sleeved baselayer for year-round wear.
Gear Review: Sherpa Adventure Gear Khushi Top
A built-in neck gaiter for her and a built-in hoody for him give this shirt head and neck protection.
Gear Review: Patagonia Capilene 3 Midweight T-Neck
Patagonia updates this perennial favorite making it lighter, faster-drying, and softer then previous Capilene layers.
Gear Review: I/O Bio Merino Pilot Suit
A full-body baselayer (a.k.a. pilot or "union" suit) that's as warm as they come.
Gear Review: Helly Hansen Verglas Hybrid Baselayer
Nordic skiiers and runners will love this moisture moving layer.
Gear Review: Brooks-Range Backcountry Multi-Tool
Cut your tool bag in half with this compact multi-tool.
Gear Review: Freedom of the Hills Playing Cards
Cut camp boredom with these playing cards.
Gear Review: Merrell Raven/Falconry Tri-Therm Jacket
A three-in-one jacket system...that works.
Gear Review: Patagonia R1 Full-Zip Jacket
This lightweight fleece jacket has been a long-time tester favorite.
Gear Review: REI Antifreeze/Davos Jacket
-20°? No problem for this bargain heater.
Gear Review: Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody
A super warm jacket that compresses down to softball size.
Ask A Bear: Do I Need to Bear-Bag Unopened Freeze-Dried Foods?
Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'
Gear Review: Columbia Heat Elite Jacket
Columbia's "Omni-Heat" increases insulation by 20 percent over standard fill.
Millet Respiration 30 Lady
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Gear Review: The North Face Redpoint Vest
A core-warming affordable, functional vest.
Millet Respiration 30
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Millet Respiration 35
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Gear Review: Montbell ThermaWrap BC Jacket
A versatile jacket that blends in anywhere.
Millet Elevation 30 LD
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Gear Review: Boxers or Briefs?
Although perhaps not as sexy as a brand new Gore-Tex Pro hardshell, the most basic of baselayers is a crucial component of your backcountry enjoyment. We put three mens' styles to the test.
Millet Elevation 30
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Millet Elevation 40
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Gear Review: Mountain Hardware Gravitor/Sooka Jacket
A waterproof ski jacket that's warm as well.
Millet Odyssee 50 + 10 Lady
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Millet Odyssee 50 + 10
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Millet Odyssee 60 + 10
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Gear Review: Canada Goose HyBridge Jacket
A hybrid softshell/puffy jacket.
Millet Atakama 48 + Lady
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Millet Atakama 48+
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Millet Atakama 58+
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Millet Namche 50+15 Lady
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Millet Namche 55+10
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Millet Namche 70+15
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Climbing INTO A Lava-Filled Volcano
British extreme climber rappels within 100m of an erupting volcano
Gear Review: Joshua Tree Climbing Salve
Fight rough effects on your skin with this moisturizing climbing salve.
Gear Review: Rab Infinity Jacket
A water resistant, down-filled force field.
Millet Beyond 25
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GoLite Women's Terrono 65L
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GoLite Men's Terrono 70L
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GoLite Women's Terrono 85L
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Exped SIM Lite 3.8 LW
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Exped SIM Lite 3.8 M
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Exped SIM Lite Mummy 2.5 M
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Exped SIM Lite 2.5 XS
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Exped SIM Lite Basic 2.5 M
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GoLite Men's Terrono 90L
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Exped SIM Lite 2.5 M
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Ultimate Backcountry Beds
For five months, we tested 50 bags, pads, and other snooze-related gear to find perfect sleep systems for every season.
Exped AirMat Basic UL 7.5 M
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