Integral Designs Crysallis
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
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.
Integral Designs Unishelter EXP eVent
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Integral Designs Backcountry Bivy
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Integral Designs Salathe
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Five Ten D'aescent
A boot with mega support without the extra weight
Integral Designs EXP Unishelter
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Integral Designs Sola
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Integral Designs Mega Sola
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Integral Designs Penguin
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Five Ten Women's Insight
A boot with mega support without the extra weight
Five Ten Insight
A boot with mega support without the extra weight
Kamik GATEWAY
A boot with mega support without the extra weight
Kamik OVERDRIVE
A boot with mega support without the extra weight
Kamik SEEKER
A boot with mega support without the extra weight
Five Ten Exum Guide
A boot with mega support without the extra weight
Integral Designs South Col
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Five Ten Guide Tennie
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
Kamik Kirkwood
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
Five Ten Camp Four
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
Kamik Centrigrade
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
Five Ten Women's Guide Tennie
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
Five Ten Camp Four
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
Kamik Brandford
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
Big Agnes Three Wire Bivy
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Kamik Nationplus
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
Kamik Frontrange
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
Kamik SNOWPASSX
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
Does Snoring Deter Bears?
Q: Can snoring deter bears and other animals from your campsite? I know that my friends like to not tent next to me.
Softshell vs. Hardshell?
It's getting cold out there--when do I need a hardshell and when do I need a softshell? I've never really understood the difference and when to use which jacket. Help!
Vaude Spline 40
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Vaude Conex 35+10
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Vaude COnex 45+10
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Vaude Nomic 30+5
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) XT 75
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) XT 85
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Vaude Ultra Hiker 30
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Vaude Rock 55 + 10
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Vaude Rock 45+10
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DEUTER USA Cross City
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DEUTER USA Cross Air EXP
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DEUTER USA Trans Alpine 26SL
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Vaude Basic Rock 42 + 8
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Vaude Tec Rock 32
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DEUTER USA Freerider PRO 30
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Vaude Rock Ultralight Comfort 15
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DEUTER USA Freerider PRO 28SL
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DEUTER USA Pace 30
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DEUTER USA Pace 28SL
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Vaude Rock Ultralight Comfort 25
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DEUTER USA Spectro AC 28SL
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Integral Designs Wedge Bivy
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Vaude Versametric Proof 65 + 10
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Vaude Versametric Ultralight 60 + 10
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Vaude Versametric 70 + 10
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Vaude Versametric Woman 60 + 10
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Vaude Accept 75 + 10 II
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DEUTER USA Spectro AC 24
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BOREAL KIRA LOW LADY
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
BOREAL KIRA LOW
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
BOREAL TEMPEST LOW LADY
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
Vaude Accept 65 + 10
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BOREAL TEMPEST LOW
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
BOREAL MAGMA
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Stoke 19
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Vaude Accept 55 + 10
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BOREAL FLYERS LADY
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
Vaude Astra 65 + 10
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BOREAL FLYERS
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
BOREAL APPROACH LADY
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
BOREAL APPROACH
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
BOREAL OZARK
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
Vaude Astra 55 + 10
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BOREAL KENDO LADY
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
DEUTER USA Freerider 24SL
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BOREAL KENDO
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
BOREAL ASTUN JUNIOR
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
BOREAL ASPEN JUNIOR
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
DEUTER USA TransAlpine 30
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BOREAL ASTUN GIRLS
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
Vaude Cimone 55 + 8
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