The Backpacker Editors

Hanging tent

Cold-weather fortress

Basecamp lounger

Hammock suspenders

Cold weather-ready

Lightweight double

Ultralight

Pat’s solves the age-old dilemma of how to pack beer on your hiking trip with concentrated beer syrup and a carbonator bottle.

Game-changing innovation in a ski touring boot.

At 11 ounces, the Route is the lightest, most inconspicuous snow sports helmet ever made.

Costs $200 less than any other new binding we tested this year without compromising performance.

An innovation in snowshoe design leads to great traction and comfort.

This simple, 23-inch tube of supersoft merino wool is so much more than a neck gaiter.

A light, cheap, durable backcountry bottle - a perennial favorite.

DeLorme has finally made one tool that serves as a GPS device, backcountry messenger, and rescue beacon.

A winter stove that's not finicky.

A bargain pack that doesn't compromise.

A backcountry airbag that you can actually practice using.

A full-featured, 800-fill goose down puffy for $220.

Splurge a bit on these trekking poles that combine carbon and aluminum for incredible durability.

A live-in comfy flannel that serves as a great trail shirt.

Sorry trail mix, our snack bag is full.

This versatile pack works equally well for big dayhikes and whirlwind travel.

Drink from the sweetest camp cup on the planet.

Enjoy goat-like agility with midweight support.

This breakfast is so good, you'll forget it's camp food.

This small-batch, baked (not dehydrated), Colorado-made protein snack is a cut above the rest.

Stay found and stay fit with this best-in-class GPS watch.

This weather-sealed DSLR is immune to the elements.

Shoot high-quality pics with a rugged point-and-shoot.

Recharge the batteries or swap them out with standard AAAs; you'll never be in the dark.

This is the lightest two-person shelter on the market that offers big-storm and bug protection for less than $300.

Discover extreme versatility: You'll find a reason to wear this mid- and outer layer 12 months a year.

Get no-compromise lightweight boots that perform like heavyweights.

Protect your phone from anything, no bulk required.

Score a tent that has it all: low weight and impressive durability, plus ample living space and solid storm protection.

Improve every camp night with this little big light.

This bag's revolutionary shape delivers maximum roll-around comfort with minimum weight.

These six cameras can take it all and still bring home your hero shots.

Get year-round versatility for travel, trail, or town.

You'll never have to buy another knife after the 3.3-inch triple-laminated Helle Dokka.

A lightweight tent that can handle 30-mph windstorms...and kids.

A burly boot that doesn't beat up your feet.

A versatile jacket that's comfy in temps from 20 to 60.

An ultralight turtleneck that is 65 percent merino and 35 percent Cocona polyester.

A mideweight merino layer perfect for on or off the mountain.

A low-bulk merino sweater that can handle cardio workouts.

Improve and protect your photos with these three accessories.

Two point-and-shoot cameras that maps & GPS lovers will appreciate.

The Air Pro is the quickest, most responsive point-of-view camera we've tested.

A camera that withstood a 13-mile Tough Mudder race...clipped to the racer's waist.

A compact (read: lightweight and highly packable) camera that's under $200.

A rugged waterproof camera with great image quality.

New Elite program from map partner Trimble Outdoors serves up best-in-class trip planning tools, exclusive map data, and mobile app extras.

Our editors map their favorite trips on custom-centered topos. Order today!

A pack made for multi-day ski touring.

A stable, light, livable, four-season tent.

Our Editors' Choice award winner resists fog like no other.