Gear Review: Chaos Adrenaline Multi-Tasker Pro Balaclava
A full-face balaclava
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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.
Gear Review: MontBell Neige Down Cap
A winter ball cap that's filled with down.
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Radiant Hybrid Beanie
A barely there beanie for high-octane workouts.
ALPS Mountaineering Foam Mat XL 625
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
ALPS Mountaineering Foam Mat Large 750
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ALPS Mountaineering Foam Mat Large 625
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
ALPS Mountaineering Foam Mat Regular 750
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
ALPS Mountaineering Foam Mat Regular 625
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
ALPS Mountaineering Foam Mat Regular 375
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Snow Peak GigaPower LI Crab
The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas
ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Series Double
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series XXL
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ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series XL
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ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series Long
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ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series Regular
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ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series Short
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ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Series XL
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ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Series Long
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ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Short MC
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ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Series Regular
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ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Series Short
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ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Series Seat
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High Peak USA Luna 45+10
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High Peak USA Adrenalin 70+10
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High Peak USA Lite n Fast
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
High Peak USA Eco Lite
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Millet Grepon GTX
The Khumbu is an all-terrain mountain boot with a design that promotes comfortable walking for any kind of adventure.
Millet Brevna GTX
The Khumbu is an all-terrain mountain boot with a design that promotes comfortable walking for any kind of adventure.
Millet Radikal Pro
The Khumbu is an all-terrain mountain boot with a design that promotes comfortable walking for any kind of adventure.
Lafuma Verdon 50
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Gear Review: Costa Fathom Sunglasses with 580P lens
Sunglasses that provide super clarity and eye protection.
Gear Review: Arc'teryx Miura 50 Backpack
A hard-core pack built for craggers, climbers, and punishing hikers.
Millet HIker 22
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Millet Hiker 28
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Millet Hiker 38
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Millet Respiration 25
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Gear Review: NEMO Espri 3P Tent
A tent built for three-season backpacking in the foulest weather.
Gear Review: Columbia Carabineer II /Frosty Forest Parka
Cool-weather enthusiasts–skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers, & winter hikers–will love this jacket.
ALPS Mountaineering Razor
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
ALPS Mountaineering Clearwater 20
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
ALPS Mountaineering Desert Pine 20
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
ALPS Mountaineering Clearwater 35
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
ALPS Mountaineering Desert Pine 0
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
ALPS Mountaineering Desert Pine -20
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
ALPS Mountaineering Crescent Lake 20
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
ALPS Mountaineering Crescent Lake -20
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
ALPS Mountaineering Crescent Lake 0
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
ALPS Mountaineering Summer Lake
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
ALPS Mountaineering Slick Rock 0
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
ALPS Mountaineering Slick Rock 20
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
ALPS Mountaineering Spring Lake
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
ALPS Mountaineering Navajo 0
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
ALPS Mountaineering Navajo 20
Knock-around durability, easy-care synthetic insulation, and a no-brainer price.
ALPS Mountaineering Denali 4500
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ALPS Mountaineering Orizaba 3900
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ALPS Mountaineering Denali 5500
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ALPS Mountaineering Mojave
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ALPS Mountaineering Cascade 4200
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ALPS Mountaineering Cascade 5200
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ALPS Mountaineering Red Tail
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ALPS Mountaineering Orizaba 4500
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ALPS Mountaineering Orizaba 3300
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ALPS Mountaineering Red Rock
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ALPS Mountaineering Bryce
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ALPS Mountaineering Zion
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L.L.Bean L.L.Bean AT 55 Pack Women's
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L.L.Bean L.L.Bean AT 55 Pack
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LL BEAN Women's Gore-Tex Leather Cresta Hiker
The Khumbu is an all-terrain mountain boot with a design that promotes comfortable walking for any kind of adventure.
Tent Standards?
Are there standards tents must meet to be designated 3- or 4-season?
Gear Review: Helly Hansen Verglas Pants
Softshell pants that are waterproof, breathable, and abrasion resistant.
Gear Review: Marmot Alpinist Pants
Lightweight bibs that turn into pants with a zip.
Gear Review: Outdoor Research TrailBreaker Pants
Breathable softshell pants for skiers that log logs of vertical.
Gear Review: Flylow Magnum/Bella Donna Pants
Ski or snowboard pants that won't get shredded.
Gear Review: First Ascent Rainier Storm Shell Pants
Ultralight shell pants that protect from snow and cold.
Exped MultiMat
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped MegaMat 10 LXW
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Exped SIM Comfort 10 LW
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped SIM Comfort 7.5 LW
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped SIM Comfort 5 LW
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Gear Review: Arc'teryx Phase AR Zip Neck
A new fabric makes this synthetic zip-t odor free.