Orotovox Peak 29
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Gear Reviews
Gear Reviews
Find the best backpacking gear with help from our expert reviewers and gear testers at Backpacker. We review the best backpacking gear on the market, from sleeping bags, to cookware, to backpacks, to the best hiking boots, in the most rigorous trail conditions imaginable so you can find the perfect setup for all your adventures.
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Find the best backpacking gear with help from our expert reviewers and gear testers at Backpacker. We review the best backpacking gear on the market, from sleeping bags, to cookware, to backpacks, to the best hiking boots, in the most rigorous trail conditions imaginable so you can find the perfect setup for all your adventures. At Backpacker, we take our responsibility to provide readers with fair and accurate gear advice seriously. When you make a purchase through our site, we may earn a commission.
ALPS Mountaineering Cascade 4200
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ALPS Mountaineering Cascade 5200
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ALPS Mountaineering Denali 4500
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ALPS Mountaineering Denali 5500
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ALPS Mountaineering Zion
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Gear Review: Atlas Sprout/Mini Kids' Snowshoes
Lightweight snowshoes that keeps kids elevated and happy
New Balance Minimus Jacket
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Vector WP
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Vista WP
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Windwatch Jacket
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Windwatch Jacket
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Prodigy Hoodie
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Prodigy Hoodie
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Pedigree Jacket
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Pedigree Jacket
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) RD Windshell Jacket
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) RD Windshell Jacket
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Hydrofoil 3 Jacket
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Hydrofoil 3 Jacket
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Monsoon Jacket 2
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Monsoon Jacket 2
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Yoho Jacket
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Yoho Jacket
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Truant 2 Jacket
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Truant 2 Jacket
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Volt 3 AC
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Volt 2 AC
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Tarn 3
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Wanderer 4
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Wanderer 2
Score an ultralight tent for two—for less.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Tarn 2
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Camper 2
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Reactor 3.8 Sleeping Pad
This down mat offers comfort and cushion in some of the roughest camp grounds.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Reactor Summer Pump Pad
This down mat offers comfort and cushion in some of the roughest camp grounds.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Reactor 5.0 Sleeping Pad
This down mat offers comfort and cushion in some of the roughest camp grounds.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Reactor 3.8 Sleeping Pad
This down mat offers comfort and cushion in some of the roughest camp grounds.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Reactor 2.5 Sleeping Pad
This down mat offers comfort and cushion in some of the roughest camp grounds.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Merlin -3C
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Merlin -10C
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Aquilina 0C
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
New Balance NBx Windblocker Jacket
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Aquilina -7C
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Aquilina -12C
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Aquila 0C
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Aquila -7C
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Aquila -12C
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Persea 0C
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Persea -7C
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Persea -12C
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Perseus 0C
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Perseus -7C
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Perseus -12C
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Supercontinent 75 Travel Pack
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Supercontinent 65 Travel Pack
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Supercontinent 45 Travel Pack
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Wayfarer Travel Pack
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Aria 40 Daypack
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Aria 30 Daypack
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Spirit 40 Daypack
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Spirit 30 Daypack
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Aurora 60 Backpack
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Aurora 50 Backpack
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Eos 70 Backpack
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Eos 60 Backpack
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Mantra 2.0 GTX
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Mantra 2.0
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Velocity 2.0 GTX
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Velocity 2.0
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Rift
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Talus WP
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CamelBak Alpine Explorer
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CamelBak Aventura
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CamelBak Vista 32
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CamelBak Highwire 20
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CamelBak Highwire 25
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CamelBak Fourteener
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CamelBak Vantage 35
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Fast-Track Roller
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Shuttle II Travel Pack
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