ARC'TERYX Hornet 18
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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.
ARC'TERYX Mantis 26
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ARC'TERYX Axios 25
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ARC'TERYX Axios 33
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ARC'TERYX Axios 35
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ARC'TERYX Axios 48
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ARC'TERYX Axios 50
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ARC'TERYX Altra 62
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ARC'TERYX Altra 65
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Eastern Mountain Sports Boreal 20
An Arctic-worthy 800-fill down mummy.
ARC'TERYX Altra 75
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Eastern Mountain Sports Habitat 80
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ARC'TERYX Bora 80
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ARC'TERYX Bora 95
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ARC'TERYX Arrakis 65
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ARC'TERYX Muira 50
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ARC'TERYX Miura 20
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ARC'TERYX Miura 30
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Eastern Mountain Sports Boreal 0
An Arctic-worthy 800-fill down mummy.
ARC'TERYX Khamsin 50
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ARC'TERYX Cierzo 18
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ARC'TERYX Cierzo 35
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ARC'TERYX Arro 22
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ARC'TERYX Naos 85
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ARC'TERYX Quiver
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ARC'TERYX Blade 30
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ARC'TERYX Silo 18
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ARC'TERYX Silo 40
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Merrell Footwear ST Stature 2
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Merrell Footwear CTR Cruise
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
ARC'TERYX Silo 30
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Merrell Footwear Siren Song Mid Sport Gore-Tex
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
ARC'TERYX Arrakis 40
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Merrell Footwear Chameleon Arc Pure
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
ARC'TERYX Arrakis 50
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Merrell Footwear Chameleon Arc Mid Ventilator Gore-Tex
For hikers in blazing climates who need well-ventilated, waterproof protection and all-terrain traction.
Merrell Footwear Col
For hikers in blazing climates who need well-ventilated, waterproof protection and all-terrain traction.
Merrell Footwear Col Mid Waterproof
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
ARC'TERYX Blade 24
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ARC'TERYX Silo 30
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Merrell Footwear Outbound Mid Gore-Tex
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Navigator Sport
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Navigator Sport Mid
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Chameleon 3 Velum
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Chameleon 3 Ventilator
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Chameleon 3 Ventilator Gore-tex
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Chameleon 3 Ventilator Mid
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Chameleon 3 Ventilator Mid Gore-Tex
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Col Ventilator
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Col
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Col Mid Waterproof
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Outbound Mid Light Gore-Tex
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Outbound Mid Leather Gore-Tex
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Legacy Gore-Tex
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Outland Mid Gore-Tex
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Outland Mid Waterproof
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Chameleon Arc Mid Waterproof
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Perimeter Gore-Tex
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Chameleon Arc Wind
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Siren Ventilator Mid Gore-Tex XCR
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Siren Waterproof Mid Leather
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Chameleon Arc Mid Gore-Tex
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Pivot
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Chameleon Leather Mid Waterproof
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Chameleon EVO Mid
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Siren Song Mid
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Merrell Footwear Pantheon Mid Waterproof
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Patagonia Footwear Tsali
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Patagonia Footwear Nine Trails
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Patagonia Footwear Release Gore-Tex
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Patagonia Footwear Release Mid
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Patagonia Footwear Bly Hemp
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Patagonia Footwear Bly Mid Gore-Tex
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Patagonia Footwear Boaris A/C
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Patagonia Footwear Drifter A/C
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Patagonia Footwear Boaris Mid Waterproof
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Patagonia Footwear Nomad Gore-Tex
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Patagonia Footwear Boaris
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Patagonia Footwear Drifter Gore-Tex
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain
Patagonia Footwear Bly
Killer traction in all sorts of slippery terrain