Garmont Dakota
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
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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.
Garmont Dakota
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Syncro Plus GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Syncro Plus GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Syncro GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Syncro GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Vetta Hike GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Vetta Hike GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Sitka Plus GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Sitka XCR
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Sitka Plus XCR
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
DEUTER USA Dream Lite 500
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
DEUTER USA Starlight EXP Children's
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Garmont Sitka XCR
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Flash XCR
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Flash XCR
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Eclipse XCR
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Eclipse XCR
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Eclipse XCR
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Kiowa Vegan XCR
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Kiowa Vegan XCR
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Kiowa Vegan
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Kiowa Vegan
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Nagevi Vegan GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Nagevi Vegan GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Nagevi
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Nagevi
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Montello
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Montello
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Natura
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Natura
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Eclipse Vented
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Eclipse Vented
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Shasta
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Shasta
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Momentum XCR
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Momentum XCR
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Momentum
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Momentum
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Adventure
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Adventure
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
High Sierra Sport Company Cirque 30
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High Sierra Sport Company Cirque 30
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High Sierra Sport Company Summit 45
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High Sierra Sport Company 59501 Appalachian 75
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High Sierra Sport Company 59601 Long Trail 90
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High Sierra Sport Company 59101 Col35
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Gear Review: Kayland 8001 Mountaineering Boot
Multiple layers and materials make this boot perfect for the summit.
Gear Review: Exped SynMat Sleeping Pad
Comfortable for even the most sensitive backs.
Gear Review: Pacific Outdoor Hyper Elite Sleeping Pad
Don't let this pads appearance fool you, the combo of high and low tech materials combine for superior warmth and comfort.
Gear Review: Valandre Bloody Mary Sleeping Bag
Great for summer or winter trips, this bag is good for all seasons.
Gear Review: The North Face Nebula 15 Sleeping Bag
Keeps drips, frost and condensation out, not to mention the 800-fill down keeps you warm and cozy even in super cold conditions.
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Ghost SL-40 Sleeping Bag
The 800-fill down of this versatile bag keeps you warm in the coldest of conditions.
Western Mountaineering Bison GWS
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Tamarack
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Alder MF
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Ponderosa MF
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Mitylite
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Kodiak MF
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Antelope MF
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Caribou MF
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Puma GWS
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Lynx GWS
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Alpinlite
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Ultralite
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Versalite
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Summerlite
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Badger MF
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Highlite
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Apache MF
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Sycamore MF
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Megalite
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Bristlecone MF
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Sequoia MF
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Antelope GWS
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
CamelBak® Fourteener
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CamelBak® Aventura
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CamelBak Vista 32
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CamelBak Vantage 35
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CamelBak Trinity
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