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Find the right shelter for every budget and trip.

A good sleeping pad completes your sleeping bag - here are five great ones.

Features abound in this three-season sleeping pad from REI.

Stay warm with this down-lined inflatable sleeping pad from Exped.

Save money and reduce bulk with this summer sleeping pad from Klymit.

Our team spent 516 field nights picking the best bags for all seasons -- so you'll never risk a sleepless night.

Get more for less with this durable foam pad from Mammut.

Stay warm in sub-freezing temps with these sleeping bags option.

Take the comfort of your bed outdoors with the Big Agnes Insulated Q-Core SL.

Year-round, well almost, sleeping bag comfort.

Find your perfect backcountry bed for when the temps are balmy.

Find the bag that fits you best with this plethora of reviews.

Go light without sacrificing warmth with the Marmot Plasma 0.

Keep warm and dry at a bargain with the Kelty Ignite DriDown 0.

Water-repellent down keeps this ultralight Sierra Designs bag drier and loftier than the competition.

Sorry men, this lofty and warm Marmot Xenon 15 is only available for women.

Perfect for car camping and shorter hikes, the NEMO Strato Loft 25 provides the best in roomy backcountry comfort.

Sleeping bag and pad are combined in this ultralight model from Therm-a-Rest.

Whatever tough adventures you dream up, the Exped UltaLite 500 is up to the challenge.

Pack small without sacrificing warmth with the GoLite Z10.

Waterproof and warm, this hybrid Millet is an excellent bargain.

This all-around bag from Eastern Mountain Sports boasts an impressive warmth-to-weight ratio.

This synthetic bag from Big Agnes is as breathable and lofty as down.

The North Face Hightail 2S offers unparalleled loft in a roomy, waterproof bag.

This hybrid bag from REI provides the best in comfort and waterproofing.

Save money without sacrificing quality with the LaFuma Lightway 45.

Think outside the bag with this minimalist blanket from Brooks-Range.

A sturdy shelter that's under five pounds.

Double up in these two-person tents.

It's not often that the lightest shelter in our test is also the cheapest and biggest.

Comfy for three (or spacious for two!), these three-person tents are backcountry ready.

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Bugout lets you congregate for blissfully insect-free meals and card games.

Few four-person tents best this blend of livability, low weight, and reasonable cost.

This versatile, two-person shelter handles high-altitude summers and winters with equal aplomb.

If low weight is your prime tent priority, put this shelter at the top of your shopping list.

A tent that is ideal for regions that see plenty of rain and wintry weather year-round.

The perennial BACKPACKER favorite gets an upgrade with better ventilation.

A long drip line and spacious headroom let's you enjoy the inside, and the outside, no matter the elements.

A low-weight, low-cost two-person, freestanding tent

An affordable two-person tent that can handle real weather.

A 96-inch-long, two-person tents suits every height.

Lightweight, but sturdy tents for the solo camper.

Deluxe features and headroom for a relatively low weight.

A lightweight tent that doesn't skimp on weather protection.

A freestanding tent that tarp lovers will love.

A killer softshell that performs both as an outerlayer and a midlayer.

A softshell and baselayer in one.

This angler-worthy jacket keeps your torso toasty and your arms free.

Warm and fuzzy on the inside, durable on the outside.

Mediating breathability and weather-proofing, the Salvo does exactly what a softshell is supposed to.

This breathable softshell combats weather like the best hardshells do.

This sleek softshell was built for speed and temperature regulation.

Feel good, look good, and perform at your best in this high-tech merino softshell.

These versatile jackets repel wind and wet.

When conditions change, these goggles can trade lenses while they are still on your head.

These mountaineering sunglasses keep perspiration away.

A great, dependable pair googles for a price you can swallow.

Our favorite interchangeable-lens sunglasses are also stylish and affordable.

For changing conditions, look no further than these specks by Bollé.

Seeing is important. Looking good is nice too. Do both with these sunglasses and goggles.

A load hauler for every winter activity for ski touring to expeditions.

For sidecountry hikes and day tours from huts, the Gambler offers the next best thing to no pack at all.

A climbing-oriented ski pack that combines high performance and low weight

A fully-featured, 105-liter pack made for the long haul.

A ski daypack that's extremely stable

A lightweight pack that doesn't skimp on features

Made for mountaineers who need overnight capacity or who carry huge day loads

A pack that holds your gear and could save your life thanks to BD's AvaLung breathing device.

The ultimate snow sports daypack

A trekking pole that's easy to adjust on the fly.

Get performance summer apparel for less.

Stay comfortable in summer and beyond with these lightweight, high-performance pieces.

Find lightweight shelter for every budget and weather scenario.

Find lightweight shelter for every budget and weather scenario.