Gear Review: Western Mountaineering Alder 25
A lofty, hoodless, semi-rectangular down bag.
A lofty, hoodless, semi-rectangular down bag.
A synthetic sleeping bag with warm, generous cut.
A synthetic bag with a Omni-Heat liner.
A pricey, but super light, sleeping bag
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Ready to endure all the elements, these bags offering warmth and protection for winter camping.
These 3-season sleeping bags offer packability, reliability and durability for wherever your adventure takes you.
These bags are ideal for summer backpacking trips, each offering lightweight comfort for warmer temps.
Get the comfort you deserve with horizontal and vertical tubes that add both support and cushion.
For big-and-tall types, this pad will offer you a comfortable and good night of sleep.
This pad offers a thermal reflective barrier for extra warmth at an affordable price.
High-performance and ultralight, this pad offers comfort and great packability.
This down mat offers comfort and cushion in some of the roughest camp grounds.
Stay warm in this down-filled bag that offers a relaxed cut for extra room and insulation at a bargain price.
This roomy bag allows you to lock in your body heat with its cocoon-like structure.
Sleep comfortably and warm in negative temps with this packable bag.
A big-guy favorite that packs small despite the extra internal dimensions.
A synthetic-fill bag with ample loft that offers warmth and comfort.
Feel the heat instantly with this bag as tiny dots in the liner reflect your body heat.
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Packability is what you will get with this bag. Durable, yet lightweight, Sierra Designs has created a insulated sleeping bag that is made for comfort.
This eco-friendly, synthetic sack offers comfort and sustainability.
Wearable warmth allows you to stay warm in and outside your tent. The union-suit design gives you the capability to move around camp easily as well as sleep comfortably at night.
Lightweight and warm, this sleeping bag has a roomy cut and core insulation.
Affordable and ultralight synthetic, the Lafuma Extreme 600 performs to keep you comfortable in warm and cool temperatures.
Featherweight comfort and superior design allows for all-around warmth in the coldest of places.
A minimalist sleeping bag that weighs under sixteen ounces.
Warning: Wearing this jacket will encourage complete strangers to pet you.
Campfire boozing just got a whole lot more sophisticated.
Wall art for the outdoor lover
A shirt that does dayhike and "meet the parents" equally well.
Goose down booties with a nylon shell that pack down super small.
A lightweight lantern that illuminates any tent perfectly.
The perfect Merino sock for mountaineering or winter expeditions
A military-grade iPad case, built for the backcountry.
A book of photos from a great outdoorsman who was equal parts climber and photogrpaher
The backcountry bookworm will love this glimpse into the past courtesy of Glen Denny.
It won't carry you up the north face of the Eiger in 2 hours and 47 minutes, but it can tune all the gear you need to do it.
A sleeping bag with arms and legs – because onesies shouldn't just be for '80s-themed slumber parties.
Close out the season in style, with sandals, eyewear, a wearable air conditioner (for your dog), and a proper skinny-dipping accessory.
Is your sleeping pad from the Stone Age? Try upgrading to this Jetsons-worthy mattress.
Bonus: They are all lightweight and former Editors' Choice winners.
Say hello to my second-most guiltiest pleasure in the backcountry.
Ever wish to stitch additional insulation onto the front of your favorite mid-layer? Your wish is granted.
It's a stretchy winter softshell completely coated in high loft, fuzzy lining. Need we say more?
If your winter gear closet includes skis, snowshoes, snowboards, and sleds, you need only one pair of drawers: the men's Sierra Designs Fusion Pant.
Sporting a pair of Oakley's Radars gives your eyes as much protection as they can get, this side of a welding helmet.
Just because they have fur doesn't mean they're not serious backcountry boots.
Snag an ideal stocking stuffer with this modernized classic.
Just because you're sleeping on the dirt doesn't mean you have to be uncomfortable.
Icon attempts the impossible: to make headlamps cool.
If you're going to sleep in the frontcountry, you might as well spoil yourself.
Toasting to the day of your birth in the backcountry isn't complete without a proper dessert. Or three.
Just because you can't be in the backcountry everyday doesn't mean you can't dress for it.
Cram in everything you want...even if it includes the kitchen sink.
Although perhaps not as sexy as a brand new Gore-Tex Pro hardshell, the most basic of baselayers is a crucial component of your backcountry enjoyment. We put three mens' styles to the test.
Backcountry hammocks–the easiest way to bring tropical comfort to your wilderness paradise.
Helmets are like any good protection; you'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Lightweight boots that are comfortable enough to wear on dayhikes, yet burly enough to mount on to a pair of crampons for three-season summit efforts.
With solar power and atomic timekeeping, you'll never be late for a summit bid again.
This LNT-inspired Dry Sack helps you keep it clean in large groups.
You can fit four people for a game of cards, three people for sleeping, and it still weighs less than many two-person tents.
An insta-sandal that fights germy camground bathroom floors and is biodegradable to boot.
A shape-shifting camp mug that does double-duty.
Online gear tester Will Rochfort weighs in on his toughest piece of backpacking gear to date–and how it has impressed the ladies.
Top-shelf summer weight gloves with the added bonus of a touchscreen trapdoor for your index fingers.
Need pants you can wear for two weeks straight and still be presentable? Slip into the Rampart from ARC'TERYX.
A 34-liter rucksack made of waterproof 70-denier nylon fabric with a roll top closure and welded seams.
A backcountry performance top that performs as good as it looks.
Our tester took a pair of Patagonia Borderless Messenger Shorts (a.k.a Capris) on the trail, begrudgingly. But he came back a happy man.
Need a well-designed daypack that doubles as a hydration pack? This Osprey fits the bill.
These tough, ultra-lightweight sunglasses are Special Forces worthy–literally.
This upgrade to The North Face's tried and true convertible pant makes the grade.
Suffer no more: instant cheesecake for the backcountry.