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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.
NEMO Equipment, Inc. Alti Storm 3P
A tent with all the bells and whistles you'd want--large vestibules, super sturdy, and great ventilation.
Mountain Hardwear Splitter 38
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Mountain Hardwear Hueco 34
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Mountain Hardwear Kaibab 36
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Vaude Jura 24
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Vaude Splock 38
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Vaude Divisa 22
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Vaude Badia
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Vaude Menton 20
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Vaude Wizard Air 30 + 4
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Vaude Wizard Air 24 + 4
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Vaude Maremma 26
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Vaude Brenta 42
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Vaude Brenta 38
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Vaude Brenta 30
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Vaude Rock 35+10
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Vaude Rock Ultralight Comfort 35
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Vaude Ultra Hiker 20
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Vaude Ultra Hiker 30
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Vaude Rock Ultralight Comfort 25
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Vaude Rock Ultralight Comfort 15
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Vaude Rock 45+10
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Vaude Crystal Rock 30+5
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Vaude Tec Rock 32
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Lumen 40F men's
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Halo 10F Men's
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Halo 25F Men's
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Halo 40F Men's
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Halo 10F Women's
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Halo 40F Women's
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Aura 25F Men's
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Polar Pod 25F
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Mountrek Kail Peak Mid
Lightweight book with a lightweight price.
Mountrek Kail Peak Low
Lightweight book with a lightweight price.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Polar Pod 10F
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Lumen 25F mens
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Mountrek Kira Peak Mid
Lightweight book with a lightweight price.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Lumen 10F
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Nodder 25F kids
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Mountrek Kira Peak Low
Lightweight book with a lightweight price.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Quarter Dome T1
A tent with all the bells and whistles you'd want--large vestibules, super sturdy, and great ventilation.
Mountrek Aden River
Lightweight book with a lightweight price.
Mountrek Adele River
Lightweight book with a lightweight price.
Mountrek Sable Creek
Lightweight book with a lightweight price.
Mountrek Scenic Creek
Lightweight book with a lightweight price.
Mountrek Portland Creek
Lightweight book with a lightweight price.
Mountrek Paddle Creek
Lightweight book with a lightweight price.
Montbell North America UL Super Spiral Down Hugger #5
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Montbell North America UL Super Spiral Down Hugger #3
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Montbell North America UL Super Spiral Down Hugger #0
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Montbell North America UL Super Spiral Down Hugger #1
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Montbell North America UL Super Spiral Down Hugger Exp
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Vaude Kiowa 300 UL
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Vaude Kiowa 500
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Vaude Kiowa 900
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Montbell North America Super Spiral Down Hugger #5
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Montbell North America Super Spiral Down Hugger #3
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Montbell North America Super Spiral Down Hugger #1
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Montbell North America Super Spiral Down Hugger #0
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Montbell North America Super Spiral Burrow Bag #5
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Montbell North America Super Spiral Burrow Bag #3
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Montbell North America Super Spiral Burrow Bag #1
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Montbell North America Super Spiral Burrow Bag #0
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Montbell North America UL Spiral Down Hugger #3
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Vaude Sioux UL 100
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Montbell North America UL Spiral Down Hugger #1
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Montbell North America UL Spiral Down Hugger #0
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Vaude Sioux 800
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Vaude Navajo 250
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Montbell North America UL Down Thermal Sheet
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Vaude Snow Cloud 350
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Vaude Snow Cloud 350
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Vaude Snow Cloud 800
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Vaude Blue Beech 600
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Vaude Blue Beech 450
Three inches of extra space in the shoulder area make this a primo bag for the broad shouldered.
Sea to Summit Trek TkIII
A big-guy favorite that packs small despite the extra internal dimensions.
Sea to Summit Trek TkII
A big-guy favorite that packs small despite the extra internal dimensions.
Vaude Arctic 450
A big-guy favorite that packs small despite the extra internal dimensions.
Vaude Arctic 450
A big-guy favorite that packs small despite the extra internal dimensions.