Kelty Recluse 2.5 ni
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Gear Reviews
Gear Reviews
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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.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Grand Tour 80
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Outdoor Research Advanced Bivy
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Grand Tour 85
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Big Agnes Jack Rabbit SL2
A lightweight, freestanding, stable tent with adequate space.
Kelty Backpacker pad- men's
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Kelty Backpacker pad- women's
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Kelty Alpine Pad
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Kelty Salida 4
A lightweight, freestanding, stable tent with adequate space.
Teva Forge Pro eVent
Comfortable low-cut trail runners that offer support and performance.
Kelty Salida 2
This sub-four-pound bargain brings ultralight shelter to the masses.
Big Agnes Royal Flush 3
A tent that can handle it all - temperature swings, ripping wind, humidity, and rocky campsites.
Big Agnes String Ridge 2
A tent that can handle it all - temperature swings, ripping wind, humidity, and rocky campsites.
Big Agnes Twin Butte Tarp
A tent that can handle it all - temperature swings, ripping wind, humidity, and rocky campsites.
Kelty Gunnison 3.1
A tent that can handle it all - temperature swings, ripping wind, humidity, and rocky campsites.
Big Agnes Jupiter's Cabin
A tent that can handle it all - temperature swings, ripping wind, humidity, and rocky campsites.
Kelty Gunnison 2.1
A tent that can handle it all - temperature swings, ripping wind, humidity, and rocky campsites.
Teva Riva Mesh
Comfortable low-cut trail runners that offer support and performance.
Big Agnes Coulton Creek 4
A tent that can handle it all - temperature swings, ripping wind, humidity, and rocky campsites.
Sierra Designs Zia 2
A tent that can handle it all - temperature swings, ripping wind, humidity, and rocky campsites.
Sierra Designs Zia 3
A three-person tent with 40 square feet of floor space.
Teva Riva Leather Mid eVent
Comfortable low-cut trail runners that offer support and performance.
Sierra Designs Stash 1
A solo tent that can handle nasty weather and is comfortable to boot.
Teva Riva Leather eVent
Comfortable low-cut trail runners that offer support and performance.
Big Agnes Big House 6
A solo tent that can handle nasty weather and is comfortable to boot.
Sierra Designs Lightning HT 2
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Big Agnes Big House 4
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Saucony ProGrid Razor
Comfortable low-cut trail runners that offer support and performance.
Big Agnes Wolf Mountain 6
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Sierra Designs Lightning HT 3
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Teva Riva eVent
Comfortable low-cut trail runners that offer support and performance.
Big Agnes Wolf Mountain 4
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Big Agnes King Creek 6
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Sierra Designs LT Strike 2
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Sierra Designs Mountain Meteor 3
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Kelty Gunnison Pro
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Kelty Eve 2
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Kelty Eve 3
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Kelty Palisade 4
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Big Agnes King Creek 4
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Sierra Designs Zolo 2
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Big Agnes Flying Diamond 4
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Sierra Designs Zolo 3
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Esatto Custom Footwear Lace-To-Toe Walker
Comfortable low-cut trail runners that offer support and performance.
Mountain Laurel Designs Cricket
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Sierra Designs Convert 3
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Big Agnes Flying Diamond 8
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
MSR PocketRocket
The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas
MSR Reactor Stove System
The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas
Sierra Designs Convert 2
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Big Agnes Lynx Pass 4
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Sierra Designs Zagori
Existing model
Big Agnes Lynx Pass 3
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Big Agnes Lynx Pass 1
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Sierra Designs Navassa Bivy
Existing model
Big Agnes Lynx Pass 2
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Big Agnes Hager House 3
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Therm-a-Rest Alpine Down Blanket
An ultralight summer sleeping bag that sleeps warm.
Mountrek Snap Creek
Comfortable low-cut trail runners that offer support and performance.
Sierra Designs Ridge Runner 30
An ultralight summer sleeping bag that sleeps warm.
Big Agnes Gore Pass 3
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Big Agnes Gore Pass 2
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Sierra Designs Ridge Runner 15
An ultralight summer sleeping bag that sleeps warm.
Big Agnes Burn Ridge Outfitter 3
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Sierra Designs Ridge Runner 0
An ultralight summer sleeping bag that sleeps warm.
Therm-a-Rest Ventra Down Comforter
An ultralight summer sleeping bag that sleeps warm.
Mountrek Olga Ridge Low
Comfortable low-cut trail runners that offer support and performance.
Sierra Designs Pyro 15
The Pyro is the economical solution if you need a 15°F bag in 30°F temps.
TrekSta Kobra II GTX
Comfortable low-cut trail runners that offer support and performance.
Therm-a-Rest Therm-a-Rest Haven Top Bag
The Pyro is the economical solution if you need a 15°F bag in 30°F temps.
TrekSta Kisatchie II
Comfortable low-cut trail runners that offer support and performance.
Sierra Designs NItro 0
The Pyro is the economical solution if you need a 15°F bag in 30°F temps.
Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMAP
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
TrekSta Evolution GTX
Comfortable low-cut trail runners that offer support and performance.
Oware Oware FlatTarp3.5 10×10' silicone
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMAP
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Helly Hansen Pace Trail
Comfortable low-cut trail runners that offer support and performance.