Gear Reviews

Keep this essential gear item in tip-top shape.

This weather-beating fortress will keep you dry and safe.

Get ready for fall with a sunshirt, a midlayer, and a do-anything shell.

This warm foam pad is a smart shoulder-season pick.

This featherweight pad doesn't skimp on cushion.

Enter by 10/6/20 for your chance to win a Geyser Systems Portable Shower

For trips that don’t take you far from the car, these tents will let you rest your head in spacious comfort and style.

Grab serious savings on GPS units, sleeping bags, lighting, and more.

It may not feel like it, but autumn is just around the corner.

We sent three of Merrell's newest trail runners and light hikers to BACKPACKER members and asked them what they thought.

Even on a lowkey dayhike, good gear can be the difference between a forgettable outing and a fun one.

There's more than meets the eye with this comfy, waterproof shell.

Save on this warm, stretchy puffy.

Banish worries about pack space and morning shivers on your next cool-weather trip with these lightweight insulated jackets.

The gear a hiking lifer can't leave home without.

Keep your gear dry with this waterproof pack.

This ultralight item boasts outsize convenience.

If you only have room in your budget for one pack, this jack-of-all-trades can handle almost everything.

On short trips or epic expeditions, clean water is a must. Here's how to pick the right filter or purifier for you.

Save on this minimalist tarp.

An inside look at the Dyneema-loving, ultralight-preaching manufacturer.

Fire up something delicious with these efficient burners.

Stand up to any storm with this durable, portable shelter.

We used to have to choose between supportive boots and light ones. No more. These six models are agile enough for day missions and casual outings, but will keep your feet happy as the miles pile up.

Save on this small-yet-mighty multitool.

From cell phones to GPS devices to headlamps, rechargeable electronics are becoming increasingly common on the trail. Stay powered with this strategy guide.

Keep your gear going strong with a great deal on this cleaning kit.

This bag stretches, but your wallet won't.

This simple backcountry messaging device was a hit with our tester.

Make the most of the long days with hand-picked discounts on a solo tent, summer sandals, and more.

This stove won't let a little weather ruin your dinner.

In tough situations, this gear had our keisters covered.

Want to pare down your hiking kit's weight? These 14 minimalist products are made for going far and fast.

Save on a minimalist, distance-crushing shoe.

Wring extra miles out of long summer afternoons with these weight-conscious daypacks.