Gregory Mountain Products Inyo 45
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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.
Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Solar
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Catoma Outdoor Limbo 1
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Catoma Outdoor The Twist
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Catoma Outdoor Limbo 2
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Solar
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Nammatj 3 GT
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Nammatj 3
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Nammatj 2 GT
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Nammatj 2
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Nallo 4 GT
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Nallo 4
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Nallo 3 GT
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Nallo 3
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Nallo 2 GT
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Nallo 2
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Gabel Sports Group X-Alp Lite
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Asolo SUNSET
Comfortable, sneaker-like feel with a roomy toebox.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Kaitum 3 GT
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Kaitum 3
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Gabel Sports Group Tour Lite Lime
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Kaitum 2 GT
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Gabel Sports Group Alta Quota F.L.
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Gabel Sports Group X-Lander Lite – Antra
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Kaitum 2
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Gabel Sports Group X-Lander F.L. – Red
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Gabel Sports Group Classic Lite
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Gabel Sports Group Escape Lite Lady
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Gabel Sports Group Escape Lite Blue
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Asolo MANTRA
Comfortable, sneaker-like feel with a roomy toebox.
Gabel Sports Group Escape XT F.L.
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Gabel Sports Group Multigrip F.L.
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Keron 4
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Asolo SCORPION
Comfortable, sneaker-like feel with a roomy toebox.
Gabel Sports Group Carbon Lite
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Keron 4 GT
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Keron 3
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Keron 3 GT
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Gabel Sports Group Carbon Force
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Asolo IGUANA
Comfortable, sneaker-like feel with a roomy toebox.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Akto
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Allak
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Gabel Sports Group Fusion
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Asolo CACTUS
Comfortable, sneaker-like feel with a roomy toebox.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Soulo
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Tarra
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Asolo HERO
Comfortable, sneaker-like feel with a roomy toebox.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Jannu
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Staika
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Vasque Outdoor Footwear Mindbender GTX
Comfortable, sneaker-like feel with a roomy toebox.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Unna
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Asolo EXUM
Comfortable, sneaker-like feel with a roomy toebox.
Asolo MOJAVE
Comfortable, sneaker-like feel with a roomy toebox.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Rajd
A mountaineering tent that costs as much as a mortgage payment, but delivers homelike comforts.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Bivanorak
Existing model
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Windsack
New model for this year (Do not check this option if this model was listed as new in last year's Gear Guide)
Vasque Outdoor Footwear Jule
Comfortable, sneaker-like feel with a roomy toebox.
Vasque Outdoor Footwear Kid's Juxt
Comfortable, sneaker-like feel with a roomy toebox.
Vasque Outdoor Footwear Kid's Jule
Comfortable, sneaker-like feel with a roomy toebox.
Vasque Outdoor Footwear Bitterroot GTX
A classic looking boot with above average support and stability.
Vasque Outdoor Footwear Scree Mid UD
A classic looking boot with above average support and stability.
Vasque Outdoor Footwear Scree Low
A classic looking boot with above average support and stability.
Osprey Raptor 18
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BOREAL RAMBLA
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BOREAL MONTANA
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BOREAL HIKER
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BOREAL TANZANIA
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BOREAL DAKOTA
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BOREAL URBAN
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Gregory Mountain Products Cirque 30
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Osprey Manta 30
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BOREAL KANGRI LADY
A classic looking boot with above average support and stability.
BOREAL KANGRI
A classic looking boot with above average support and stability.
Osprey Manta 25
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BOREAL ARWA LADY
A classic looking boot with above average support and stability.
Gregory Mountain Products Kalmia 28
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Osprey Manta 20
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Gregory Mountain Products Muir 24
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