Gear Reviews

Don't overload your pack. Learn how to leave the non-essentials behind and still stay warm.

Cameras, camcorders, and GPS–our testers pick the best for the trail.

It's cold out there -- but don't fret. We've tested and reviewed all the best gear to keep you warm, dry, and comfy when the mercury drops.

The Backpacker testers try out some ingenious products for photo taking, map making, screen cleaning, and portable recharging.

The Backpacker gear ladies try out these tough OR pants.

All our picks weigh less than 8 ounces and cost less than $400.

Whether you're a backpacker, dayhiker, geocacher, runner, or cyclist we have a GPS unit for you.

Load haulers for light and fast adventures

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

If the February '08 Backpacker article "Magnifique" inspired you to take a hut trip to France's Maritime Alps, here are ten lodging options.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.