Drink Recipe: Backcountry Cucumber Mojito
Part rum, part minty-goodness. This one will help you hold on to the last warm days of the year in style.
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Vaude Deluxe
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Vaude Tour
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Vaude Sove
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Vaude Norrsken
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Gear Review: Rossignol BC X-11 Nordic Boots
Boots built for touring.
Lafuma Venturer 45
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L.L.Bean Pathfinder Sleeping Pad Short
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L.L.Bean Pathfinder Sleeping Pad
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L.L.Bean Pathfinder Sleeping Pad XL
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L.L. Bean L.L. Bean Hikelite Poles
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
L.L. Bean L.L. Bean Hikelite Antishock Poles
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
L.L.Bean L.L.Bean Hikelite 4-Season Power Lock Hiking Poles Women's
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
L.L.Bean L.L.Bean Hikelite 4-Season Power Lock Hiking Poles
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
L.L.Bean L.L.Bean Ultralight Sleeping Bag
The Altitude's 800-fill down is protected from the elements by a waterproof/breathable ShelterTX shell and full-length, rubberized, splashproof zipper.
Gear Review: Rossignol BC 125 Nordic Skis
If you favor long backcountry tours over rolling–but not supersteep–terrain these skis are for you.
Gear Review: Dynafit Manaslu Skis
A lightweight, slim ski built for experts.
Lafuma Venturer 75
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Gear Review: K2 Coomback/Gotback Skis
A one-ski workhorse.
Lafuma Landcruiser 50 + 10
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L.L.Bean L.L.Bean Adventure Sleeping Bag 20/40F
The Altitude's 800-fill down is protected from the elements by a waterproof/breathable ShelterTX shell and full-length, rubberized, splashproof zipper.
Lafuma Landcruiser 60 + 10
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Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2010: Hats, Helmets, Face Masks
Protect your beaner, or just keep it warm, with these headwear options.
L.L.Bean L.L.Bean Adventure Sleeping Bag Women's
The Altitude's 800-fill down is protected from the elements by a waterproof/breathable ShelterTX shell and full-length, rubberized, splashproof zipper.
L.L.Bean L.L.Bean Adventure Sleeping Bag Mummy
The Altitude's 800-fill down is protected from the elements by a waterproof/breathable ShelterTX shell and full-length, rubberized, splashproof zipper.
Gear Review: Volkl Nanuq Skis
A ski that performs in all conditions.
L.L.Bean L.L.Bean Adventure Sleeping Bag Rectangular
The Altitude's 800-fill down is protected from the elements by a waterproof/breathable ShelterTX shell and full-length, rubberized, splashproof zipper.
Backpacker Photo School: Man-Made Aurora Borealis?
What if all you needed to make your own Northern Lights was a dark night and a big light? Would you do it? Of course you would.
Gear Review: Black Diamond Drift/Starlet Skis
Built for backcountry powder sessions.
Gear Review: TwentyTwo Designs AXL Telemark Binding
The perfect touring/skiing binding.
Gear Review: Dynafit TLT Vertical ST Alpine Touring Binding
This AT binding is the lightest on the market.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2010: Socks & Gaiters
Whether you're skiing, postholing, or just building a snow fort with the kids we have the socks and gaiters for every condition.
Gear Review: SCARPA T2 Eco Telemark Boot
This telemark boot combines stiffness (for downhills) and comfort (for touring).
Mountrek Buck Path Mid
The Khumbu is an all-terrain mountain boot with a design that promotes comfortable walking for any kind of adventure.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2010: Gloves & Mitten
Keep your fingers warm and functional this winter with these five digit warmers.
Gear Review: Dynafit ZZero 4 C-TF/PX-TF Alpine Touring Boot
These alpine touring boots fit all are testers superbly and is comfortable going up or flying down.
Gear Review: Flylow Tough Guy Gloves
Gloves that are rugged and cheap.
Gear Review: Columbia Carabineer Gloves
Gloves made with thermal-reflective Omni-Heat lining.
Gear Review: Black Diamond Virago Mitt
Tuck chemical handwarmers in these mitts for long-lasting heat.
Gear Review: Mountain Hardware Pistolero Gloves
Tough gloves that still let you use your fingers for delicate tasks.
Gear Review: Arc'teryx Alpha SV Gloves
The best gloves for wet and cold we tested.
L.L.Bean L.L.Bean Katahdin Sleeping Bag
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
L.L.Bean L.L.Bean Goose Down Sleeping Bag Rectangular
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
L.L. Bean L.L.Bean Goose Down Sleeping Bag Mummy
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
L.L.Bean L.LBean Goose Down Sleeping Bag Semi-Rect
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
L.L. Bean L.L.Bean Goose Down Sleeping Bag Women's
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
October 2010 Runner Up Reader Photos
Our readers send so many lovely pictures it's hard to pick a winner. These are the ones we loved but didn't pick for publication in the October 2010 issue.
Gear Review: The North Face Syncline GTX Boot
A waterproof boot that's comfortable for dayhikes and weekend outings.
Gear Review: TSL Trek Short Gaiter
These zippered gaiters keep out crusty debris.
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Salamander Gaiter
These gaiters thrive in wet, wet conditions.
Gear Review: Black Diamond FrontPoint Gaiter
Made for ice climbers–perfect for anyone who needs tough, tall gaiters.
Gear Review: Point6 Ski Light Sun Sock
Ski socks that protect shins from boot bang.
Gear Review: tekoMERINO Evolution Midweight Sock
Multi-season socks with tons of cush.
Gear Review: Wigwam Weather Shield Sock
Bargain socks that are warm and resilient.
Gear Review: Lorpen Trekking/Expedition Polartec & Primaloft Sock
Perfect fit and great performance
Gear Review: Smith Vantage Helmet
The most comfortable helmet in our test.
Gear Review: Grivel Air Tech Helmet
An ultralight helmet with 16 vents.
Gear Review: SmartWool Lupine Hat
A merino wool beanie for temps down to 25°.
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Hat for All Seasons
A two-in-one hat that keeps out cold and precipitation.
Gear Review: Sugoi RSE Windblock Cap
A cap that lives up to its name
Gear Review: Chaos Adrenaline Multi-Tasker Pro Balaclava
A full-face balaclava
Gear Review: MontBell Neige Down Cap
A winter ball cap that's filled with down.
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Radiant Hybrid Beanie
A barely there beanie for high-octane workouts.
ALPS Mountaineering Foam Mat XL 625
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ALPS Mountaineering Foam Mat Large 750
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ALPS Mountaineering Foam Mat Large 625
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ALPS Mountaineering Foam Mat Regular 750
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ALPS Mountaineering Foam Mat Regular 625
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ALPS Mountaineering Foam Mat Regular 375
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Snow Peak GigaPower LI Crab
The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas
ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Series Double
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ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series XXL
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ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series XL
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ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series Long
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ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series Regular
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ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series Short
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ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Series XL
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ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Series Long
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ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Short MC
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ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Series Regular
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