Best for mountaineering

This backpack can handle dense loads on long hiking trails.

This waterproof pack withstood everything from crampons to machetes.

Snow on the ground? Snow problem with this heavy-duty sleeping pad.

A two-part booty system keeps feet warm and dry.

Light Four-Person Tent

The king of comfort in all temps.

Best bootie for cold sleepers

A two-part booty system keeps feet warm and dry.

The king of comfort in all temps.

Existing model

Snow on the ground? Snow problem with this heavy-duty sleeping pad.

This pad is as close as you can get to sleeping on your bed at home.

This pad has eight individually-inflating vertical baffles, allowing testers to easily dial in custom firmness with separate valves for each.

Light Four-Person Tent

By pairing four expedition-worthy poles with three-season fabric, the four-person Gemini tent delivers rock-solid stability for an attractive weight.

If you're willing to secure a few stakes and sacrifice some stability, this two-person tent offers roomy quarters.