Sierra Designs Vapor 15
The Pyro is the economical solution if you need a 15°F bag in 30°F temps.
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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.
Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMAP
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Sierra Designs BTU -20
The Pyro is the economical solution if you need a 15°F bag in 30°F temps.
Sierra Designs BTU -5
The Pyro is the economical solution if you need a 15°F bag in 30°F temps.
TrekSta Evolution Mid GTX
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
Therm-a-Rest BaseCamp
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Sierra Designs Catalyst 0
The Pyro is the economical solution if you need a 15°F bag in 30°F temps.
Therm-a-Rest BaseCamp
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Helly Hansen W Pace Trail
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
Oware Oware CatBird Tarp 1
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Big Agnes Burn Ridge Outfitter 2
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Sierra Designs Trade Wind 5
The Pyro is the economical solution if you need a 15°F bag in 30°F temps.
Therm-a-Rest BaseCamp
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Sierra Designs Solar Flare 5
The Pyro is the economical solution if you need a 15°F bag in 30°F temps.
Therm-a-Rest DreamTime
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Big Agnes Soda Mountain Superlight
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Therm-a-Rest DreamTime
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Oware Drawcord Bivy
Existing model
Garmont 9.81 Escape
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Trekker
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Garmont 9.81 Escape
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Trekker
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Helly Hansen W Track Finder
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 2
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Trekker
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 1
Two-person tent with more space than meets the eye.
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL4
Where are the smoke and mirrors? This family-size tent weighs the same as some two-person shelters.
Helly Hansen Trackfinder
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
Oware Oware Alphamini
Where are the smoke and mirrors? This family-size tent weighs the same as some two-person shelters.
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3
Where are the smoke and mirrors? This family-size tent weighs the same as some two-person shelters.
Therm-a-Rest Women's ProLite
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 2
Where are the smoke and mirrors? This family-size tent weighs the same as some two-person shelters.
MSR ProLite
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1
Where are the smoke and mirrors? This family-size tent weighs the same as some two-person shelters.
Therm-a-Rest ProLite
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL4
Where are the smoke and mirrors? This family-size tent weighs the same as some two-person shelters.
Therm-a-Rest ProLite
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Therm-a-Rest ProLite
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL3
Where are the smoke and mirrors? This family-size tent weighs the same as some two-person shelters.
Oware Oware Pyramid Tarp 10×10 ft
Where are the smoke and mirrors? This family-size tent weighs the same as some two-person shelters.
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2
Where are the smoke and mirrors? This family-size tent weighs the same as some two-person shelters.
Therm-a-Rest Women's ProLite Plus
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1
Where are the smoke and mirrors? This family-size tent weighs the same as some two-person shelters.
Oware Foam Sleeping pad 20x40x3/16
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Esatto Custom Footwear Rugged Walker
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
Mountrek Olga Ridge Mid
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
Platypus Origin 32
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Platypus Origin 22
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Oware Doublewide Foam Sleeping pad
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
KEEN Inc Siskiyou
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
KEEN Inc Siskiyou WP
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
KEEN Inc Oregon PCT
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
KEEN Klamath
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
KEEN Inc A86 TR
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
KEEN Inc Tryon WP
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
KEEN Inc Shasta
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
MSR AC-Bivy
New model for this year (Do not check this option if this model was listed as new in last year's Gear Guide)
KEEN Inc Shasta WP
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
KEEN Inc Shasta Mid WP
Get instant, all-day comfort and superb traction with this ultralight waterproof hiker.
JanSport Skagit
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) XT 85
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JanSport Catamount
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KEEN Inc Alamosa
Comfortable, sneaker-like feel with a roomy toebox.
MSR E-Bivy
New model for this year (Do not check this option if this model was listed as new in last year's Gear Guide)
Granite Gear The Haven
Where are the smoke and mirrors? This family-size tent weighs the same as some two-person shelters.
Granite Gear White Lightnin' 10×12
Where are the smoke and mirrors? This family-size tent weighs the same as some two-person shelters.
KEEN Inc Alamosa WP
Comfortable, sneaker-like feel with a roomy toebox.
Granite Gear White Lightnin' 10×10
Where are the smoke and mirrors? This family-size tent weighs the same as some two-person shelters.
Granite Gear White Lightnin 8X10
Where are the smoke and mirrors? This family-size tent weighs the same as some two-person shelters.
Granite Gear Stratus Flatbed
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Granite Gear Nimbus Access FZ 3800
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Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Ki
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Hilleberg the Tentmaker Saivo
Where are the smoke and mirrors? This family-size tent weighs the same as some two-person shelters.
Big Agnes Sleeping Giant Memory Foam
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Big Agnes Himan
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Big Agnes Two Track
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Big Agnes Dual Core
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Big Agnes Clearview
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
Big Agnes Air Core
This synthetic-insulated, mummy-shaped pad packs down to football size.
KEEN Inc Arroyo II
Comfortable, sneaker-like feel with a roomy toebox.