Gossamer Gear Miniposa Ultralight Backpack
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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.
Gossamer Gear G4 Ultralight Backpack
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Gossamer Gear Gorilla Ultralight Backpack
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Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus Ultralight Backpack
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Vaude Asymmetric 30
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Vaude Fresco 18
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Vaude Ultra Hiker 20
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Vaude Aracanda 30
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Vaude Tour 50
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Vaude Tour 40
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Vaude Gallery Air 30 + 5
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Vaude Wizard Air 24 + 4
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Exped AirMat 7 Pump DLX
An affordable and rugged self-inflating mattress
Vaude Tofana 28
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Vaude Brenta 26
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Exped AirMat 7.5
An affordable and rugged self-inflating mattress
Vaude Maremma 26
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Vaude Tacora 20 + 4
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Exped Comfortfoam Mat 7 Pump DLX
An affordable and rugged self-inflating mattress
Vaude Gomera 18
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Exped Comfortfoam Mat 7 Pump
An affordable and rugged self-inflating mattress
Vaude Crystal Rock 30+5
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Exped DownMat 9 Pump DLX
An affordable and rugged self-inflating mattress
Exped Downmat 9 Pump
An affordable and rugged self-inflating mattress
Exped LLC Downmat 7 Pump DLX
An affordable and rugged self-inflating mattress
Exped DownMat 7 Pump
An affordable and rugged self-inflating mattress
Exped DownMat 7 Pump Short
An affordable and rugged self-inflating mattress
Exped Bivybag Duo
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Exped Drypack WB 30
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Exped Explorer SA
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Exped Explorer
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Exped Backcountry
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
LOWA Boots LLC S-Cope Mesh
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
Exped Alpine
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Exped Alpine Lite
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
LOWA Boots LLC S-Trail Mesh
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC S-Trail SL
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC S-Cope
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC S-Cope GTX
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
Exped MultiMat
An affordable and rugged self-inflating mattress
LOWA Boots LLC S-Trail GTX
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC Konik Lo
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC Criollo GTX Lo
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC Tempest QC
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
Exped SynMat 9 Pump DLX
An affordable and rugged self-inflating mattress
LOWA Boots LLC Ronan GTX
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
Exped LLC Synmat 7 Pump DLX
An affordable and rugged self-inflating mattress
LOWA Boots LLC Khumbu GTX Mid TC
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC Sella GTX WS
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
Exped SynMat 7 Pump
An affordable and rugged self-inflating mattress
LOWA Boots LLC Vivionne WS
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC Albula GTX WS
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
Exped SynMat Basic 7.5 DLX
An affordable and rugged self-inflating mattress
LOWA Boots LLC Terek GTX
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
LOWA Boots LLC Timok GTX
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Bergans of Norway Altitude 30
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Exped Synmat Basic 7.5
An affordable and rugged self-inflating mattress
LOWA Boots LLC Approach Five GTX
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Bergans of Norway Red Rock
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LOWA Boots LLC Vajolet GTX
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Bergans of Norway Birken Duo
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Teva Ligero Mesh
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Bergans of Norway Backcountry Guide 26
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Bergans of Norway Backcountry Guide 32
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Teva Riva Mesh
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
LOWA Boots LLC Khumbu GTX
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Teva Woman's Itunda
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
LOWA Boots LLC Strato Mid II
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Teva Itunda
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
LOWA Boots LLC Silberhorn GTX
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Marmot Eiger 40 XT
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Bergans of Norway Sport Alpin 40
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Marmot Ascent 40
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Bergans of Norway Hein 35
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Teva Ligero
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Bergans of Norway Tuva 50
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Bergans of Norway Tuva 45
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Teva Dalea eVent
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Marmot Ascent 35
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Bergans of Norway Finnmark
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