Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Baselayers
From shorts to tops, we've got your core coverings.
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Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Insulating Jackets
Stay cozy in all temps with these puffy jackets.
1,200 New Species Discovered in Yellowstone "bioblitz"
Scientific study yields thousands of new animals and plants in Yellowstone
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Optics
Glasses, goggles, & binoculars–we have all the fall/winter eyewear you need.
Mandatory Backcountry Bear Spray In Wyoming?
Wyoming introduces a bill that would require permitted backcountry users to carry bear spray.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Hats
Keep your head warm with this essential cold weather hats.
Eagle Creek Thrive 65L
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Eagle Creek Twist 65L
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Eagle Creek Thrive Vita 75L
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Eagle Creek Truist 45L
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Eagle Creek Thrive 90L
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Eagle Creek Twist 45L
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Eagle Creek Truist 45L
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Eagle Creek W Truist 55L
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Eagle Creek Truist 55L
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Eagle Creek Truist 55L
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Eagle Creek Truist 55L
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Eagle Creek Truist 65
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Eagle Creek Thrive 90L
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Cold Comfort: Winter Camping Guide
No crowds, no bugs: Winter camping holds rewards aplenty– once you master the gear and skills required to thrive in frigid climates.
Aron Ralston: The Movie
Danny Boyle, the Oscar-winning director of Slumdog Millionaire, will make a film about climber Aron Ralston next
Gear Review: Tifosi Tyrant Sunglasses
With transition lenses, these sunglasses are great for winter low light.
Gear Review: Smith I/OS Goggles
With interchangeable lenses and a rimless design, these goggles are great for a variety of conditions.
Gear Review: Nikon Ecobins
There's no lead or arsenic in these green-glassed binoculars.
Gear Review: Carson Raven RV-826 Binocular
This 8x26 Raven binocular comes with a waterproof housing.
Gear Review: Julbo Bivouak Glacier Glasses
Block the glacial glare with these stylish Julbo shades.
Gear Review: Sierra Designs BTU Parka
This shell-puffy combo comes with a shorter fit for climbers.
Gear Review: Rab Ascent Jacket
The super warm Rab jacket has an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio.
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Synchronicity Jacket
Mount Hardwear combines a puffy with a shell in their Synchronicity jacket.
Gear Review: MontBell Permafrost Light Ultralight Jacket
This featherweight MontBell jacket is perfect for moderate winter temps.
Gear Review: Cloudveil Endless Down Jacket
This 700-fill down jacket was an instant tester favorite.
National Parks Free on Veteran's Day
Salazar waives entrance fees for all national parks on VeteranÂ’s Day
Gear Review: ARC'TERYX Atom LT Hoody
This warm, but not bulky, hoody can do double duty as insulation or outer shell.
Gear Review: Patagonia Merino 4 Zip-Neck Baselayer
You could live in this Patagonia merino baselayer for weeks.
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Banff Body Suit
When it's extra cold, don this full body baselayer by Outdoor Research.
Gear Review: Ibex Balance Runner Shorts
Worn as underwear, or solo, these "runner shorts" are a versatile bottom base layer.
Gear Review: Icebreaker Longsleeve Velocity Zip Baselayer
This Icebreaker top is great for trail running and other high aerobic activities.
Gear Review: First Ascent Bat Hang Hoodie
This First Ascent top works as a baselayer and a jacket.
Gear Review: Columbia Mountain Tech Long Sleeve Top
This athletic baselayer feels like cotton but works like high-priced synthetic, for only $35.
Gear Review: Black Diamond Justice Alpine Touring Ski
Whether it's touring, powder or inbounds, this ski does it all.
Gear Review: Black Diamond Push/Stiletto Telemark Ski Boot
The perfect blend of comfort and performance, this boot is great in all conditions.
Gear Review: Black Diamond 01 Telemark Bindings
Versatile and ready for anything, these bindings are super durable and won't ice up.
Gear Test: Stoic Outdoor Wear
Backcountry.com launches in-house outdoor apparel brand
Gear Review: G3 Tonic/Zest Telemark Ski
Great for powder, but still handles the bumps like a pro, these skis are super smooth.
Gear Review: Saucony ProGrid Razor Trail Shoe
Built for nasty winter conditions, this midweight winter running shoe keeps your feet warm and well supported.
Gear Review: Ahnu Firetrail Winter Trail Shoe
Genuinely breathable winter running shoe, great for long slushy runs.
Gear Review: Zamberlan 1009 Vioz Top GT RR Mountaineering Boot
Insulated backpacking boots with enough support to carry a 50-pound pack.
Gear Review: Columbia Winter Trek XMT Omni-Tech Hiking Boot
Ideal for treks on packed snow, this boot is great for wintry day hikes.
Gear Review: Kamik Snowpass Snowshoe Boot
Ideal for snowshoeing, or wintry day hikes, this boot keeps your feet dry and warm.
Gear Review: Helly Hansen Lynx Snowshoe Boot
Whether it's snowshoeing, light day hiking, or sloshing through town, this boot does it all.
What's the Ideal Glove System?
Can you recommend a good glove system for colder hikes? Should I bring one pair or two? What should they be made of? Oh, and with longer gloves that bungee up my wrist, should that portion go over or under my jacket sleeve?
Gear Review: Zamberlan 4041 Expert Pro GT RR
Sturdy yet light, this boot is great for the most extreme day hikes.
Super Scooper: GSI Outdoors Cathole Trowel
This trowel is made from pounds of abandoned polycarbonate water bottles and accessories.
Does Your Aluminum Bottle Contain BPA?
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Gear Review: La Sportiva Baruntse Mountaineering Boot
Made for big peaks, this boot is warm, and great for ice and snow
The Ratings Game: Standardizing Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings
Coming soon: sleeping bags that are as warm as their hangtags claim.
Is Blue the New Green?
A new Switzerland-based company, bluesign, is trying to regulate green manufacturing claims.
Future Now: Argon-Filled Klymit Vest
A new fill technology that will keep you toasty warm.
Climber, Guide, Gear Geek: Gear Design Advice from Peter Whittaker
Calling all equipment designers: Everest summiteer and Rainier veteran Peter Whittaker has some advice.
Future Fires For Yosemite
Diminished snowpack and hotter summers mean more fires for Yosemite in years to come.
Winter Camping: Recipes & Menu Planner
These recipes are fortified with extra warmth and calories for winter camping.
Winter Camping: Winter Checklist
Get the gear you'll need to stay warm and happy on a winter backpacking trip.
Winter Camping: Safety & Survival
Assess your winter climbing risks with this handy chart.
Winter Camping: Navigation
Learn to figure out where you are (even in a whiteout) and prevent, or stop, a snowy fall.
Winter Camping: Winter Essentials How To…
Learn how to cook, make water, and...go to the bathroom when the backcountry is a winter wonderland.
Winter Camping: Camp & Trail Skills
Learn how to choose between a tent and a snow cave. Plus the best ways to travel in the snow.
Winter Camping Gear & Clothing
Your complete guide to choosing, fitting, and using essential winter gear.
Winter Camping: Getting Started
Winter camping requires extra planning and gear. But it's well worth the effort.
Helly Hansen Trail Moc and W Trail Moc
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Gear Review: Lowrance Endura Sierra
The Lowrance Endura Sierra comes chalk full of street and topo maps.
Ask A Bear: Do Bears Really Like Toothpaste?
Got a burning ursine question? Ask our resident bruin expert in our new weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'
Gear Review: Garmin Oregon 550t
This top-shelf GPS can pinch hit as a digital camera.
Gear Review: Garmin Foretrex 401
This wrist-ready, weather-resistant GPS device is only 2.2 ounces.
Gear Review: Delorme PN-30
This sturdy GPS device is only $300 and comes loaded with topos.
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GPS, compass, digital video and camera capabilities–this phone has it all.
Gear Review: REI OXT Airflyte Running Jacket
This hoodless jacket is breathable and stretchy, perfect for aerobic activities.
Gear Review: Rab Latok Alpine Jacket
This '08 Editors' Choice Award winner is still a staff favorite.
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Revel Jacket
This Outdoor Research jacket was deemed "most comfortable" thanks to its stretch Pertex Shield fabric.
Gear Review: ARC'TERYX Alpha SL Pullover Jacket
Pulling this jacket over many layers is a breeze with the elbow to hem pit zip.
Gear Review: Westcomb Revenant Hardshell
This Westcomb hardshell is at its best in extreme, wet conditions.