Editors' Choice Videos

Bring the best of fitness watches into the backcountry with this long-lasting GPS watch from Garmin.

Take your iPhone anywhere with this light and durable LifeProof case.

Go light but stay sturdy with this hybrid tent from Sierra Designs.

Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter explains the new innovations in down insulation technology. See what our team thought of these two water-resistant down jackets.

Staff Photographer Ben Fullerton reviews the lightweight Snow Junkie boots from Vasque

Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter reviews the ski-specific, multi-day Ymir 55 pack from Sierra Designs

Andrew Bydlon reviews Sierra Designs' TOV Jacket which utilizes the innovative DryDown technology

Contributing Editor Tracy Ross shows off the remarkably light Scarpa Alien

Staff Photographer Ben Fullerton shows off La Sportiva's bullet-proof Storm Fighter pants

Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter shows the versatile and collapsible Vario 4 poles from Komperdell

Executive Editor Dennis Lewon with First Ascent's Katabatic Tent

Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter demonstrates First Ascent's thermal down jacket in action

Staff Photographer Ben Fullerton raves about Cabela's Thermal Zone Baselayers.

Our yurt-dwelling test team shares the goodness of Bear Creek Country Soup Mixes

Editor-in-Chief Dennis Lewon reviews Black Diamond's killer Carbon Megawatt Skis

A cozy bag for two

Beat the backcountry blahs with this aromatic curry dish Beat the backcountry blahs with this aromatic curry dish.

An ultralight tent for two that's under two hundred bucks.

A headlamp that doubles as a hanging lantern A headlamp that doubles as a hanging lantern.

An ingenious water filtration system - no pumping required.

A multifuel stove that burns liquid gas and canister fuel with ease.

The ultimate in lightweight traction The ultimate in lightweight traction.

Our zip-off pant hater has become a believer with these stylish convertibles.

Upgrade your car camping menu with this pioneer pot.

Running-shoe comfort with hiking-boot stability.

The BACKPACKER editors head to the ultimate gear testing ground: Chile's 3,600-meter Volcano San Pedro

Two ultralight, ultracomfortable backpacks - one with a top lid and one without.

Send and receive messages from the backcountry

The only backpacking t-shirt you'll ever need. See why this shirt stands out from the rest.

The best carbon poles we've ever tested.

A family-size tent that weighs as much as some two-person shelters.

Ultralight, waterproof hikers that have all-day comfort and superb traction.

Call for emergeny help and stay connected back home with these two high-tech gadgets.

A softshell made for backpackers.

A 2.5-inch, full-length mattress that's insulated with open-cell foam.

Midweight hikers that can scramble and haul 45-pound loads.

An ultralight shelter that's affordable.

An 800-fill-down puffy that packs small and is under $200.

Maximum warmth, minimum weight Maximum warmth, minimum weight.

An ultralight water purifier that eliminates all microorganisms, leaves no aftertaste, and works fast.

After 8 years, this tent is still the best deal out there. Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Dorn shows you why.

These perfect pots have stood the test of time and earned our coveted Editors' Choice Gold Award.

BACKPACKER editors cap their Swiss gear-testing trip with a climb of the 13,474-foot Monch.

This uncommonly comfortable boot tackles the biggest terrain in our video review.

The best instant coffee ever. See our video review from the base of the Eiger.

Carry the biggest loads with shocking comfort with this backpack that loads like a suitcase.

Cook anywhere, anytime with this innovative ultralight stove.

Hike far and fast in these light, versatile hybrid hiking boots.

Get ready for the hike of a lifetime as our editors take you up the best trail in the Alps. Get ready for the hike of a lifetime as our editors take you up the best trail in the Alps. (Download the tracklog for this hike here!)

Attention, ultralighters who want a legit two-person tent: This is it.

If you use trekking poles, you should use this tent.

Settle the wool-versus-synthetic debate once and for all: Get the best of both.

Make your iPhone trail-ready with this protective case that doubles as a rechargeable battery pack.

Turn a disposable lighter into a weatherproof flamethrower.

These alternative energy snacks combine buffalo meat and cranberries.

Meet the ultimate GPS: simple enough for beginners, powerful enough for experts. Rocky Mountain Editor Steve Howe gives you the tour.

BACKPACKER editors get muddy and bloody while ascending the slippery Lockwoods Chimney, a half-climbing-half-caving route cut deep into the craggy Welsh mountainside.

Four is not a crowd in this family-size featherweight.

Want a one-pack quiver? Our editors loved this versatile, lightweight pack on everything from fast-and-light weekends to overloaded weeks. Find out why in this exclusive video, shot on location in Wales.

With superior stability, breathability, and versatility, the all-purpose, midweight Kayland Zephyr hiking boot became an editor favorite after standing up to the worst weather Wales could throw at it. See it in action here.

Are you ready for your best backcountry sleep ever? Carry less and sleep more with this light-and-luxe mattress.

Bright, light, and rechargeable--the perfect camp lantern is here. Green Editor Berne Broudy breaks down why this lamp made the EC cut. 2613919215001

Witness the world's worst weather as the BACKPACKER staff tackles wailing wind, slippery crags, and zero visibility in the high peaks of Wales' Snowdonia National Park. 2613861809001

BACKPACKER Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Dorn shows you how to get the most out the British Isles' best seaside trek, the 186-mile Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.

Rocky Mountain Editor Steve Howe tackles a different kind of mountain in this video. Join him as he battles howling winds on the highest peak in Wales.

Follow BACKPACKER editors on a misty mountain hop through steep slopes, huge waterfalls, and fog-shrouded vistas in Wales' Brecon Beacons National Park.

Join the Backpacker editors on their gear testing trip to Great Sand Dunes National Park. 2613919216001

Dennis Lewon shows you why the Mountainsmith Phoenix won this year's Green Award at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City. See why this pack from Mountainsmith went home with our Editors' Choice Award.

Editor in Chief Jon Dorn showcases this award winner at the 2008 Outdoor Retailer Show.

Backpacker Deputy Editor Dennis Lewon reports live from the 2008 Winter Outdoor Retailer Show on why Marmot's tried and true sleeping bags were given an Editors' Choice Gold Award.

Kristin Hostetter breaks down (and puts back together) GSI's killer cooking system at the 2008 Winter Outdoor Retailer Show.

Backpacker Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter breaks down two of the best camp stoves of 2007 on the trail.