Mountain Hardwear UltraLamina 15
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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.
Mountain Hardwear Phantom 45
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Mountain Hardwear Phantasia 32
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32
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Mountain Hardwear Phantasia 15
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom 15
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Mountain Hardwear Phantasia 0
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom 0
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Mountain Hardwear Mtn Speed 32
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Mountain Hardwear Spectre
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Mountain Hardwear Banshee
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Mountain Hardwear Wraith
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Mountain Hardwear Ghost
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Mountain Hardwear Pinole 20
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ARC'TERYX Kea 45
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ARC'TERYX Kea 37
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ARC'TERYX Kea 30
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Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2012: Food
Fuel the biggest cold-weather adventures.
Gear Review: Petzl Lynx Crampon
Crampons that switch between automatic and semi-automatic, for all boots and situations.
Gear Review: Climb X High Mountain Axe
A high-performance axe for an unbeatable price.
Gear Review: Mammut El Cap Helmet
An hip and multifunctional helmet for all uses.
Gear Review: Black Diamond Aspect Harness
The Aspect will take you anywhere a harness needs to go.
Gear Review: Salewa Pro Guide Boot
A solid mountaineering boot that handles distance.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2012: Mountaineering
Go high with gear picked by the editors of Climbing magazine.
Gear Review: The North Face Radish Mid Layer Softshell
A killer softshell that performs both as an outerlayer and a midlayer.
Gear Review: Stoic Microlith Softshell Pullover
A softshell and baselayer in one.
Gear Review: Sage Quest Insulated Softshell Hoody
This angler-worthy jacket keeps your torso toasty and your arms free.
Gear Review: Rab Baltoro Guide Jacket Softshell
Warm and fuzzy on the inside, durable on the outside.
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Salvo Softshell
Mediating breathability and weather-proofing, the Salvo does exactly what a softshell is supposed to.
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Alakazam Softshell
This breathable softshell combats weather like the best hardshells do.
Gear Review: Helly Hansen Racing Light Softshell
This sleek softshell was built for speed and temperature regulation.
Gear Review: Icebreaker Kodiak Hood/Arctic Hood Softshell
Feel good, look good, and perform at your best in this high-tech merino softshell.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2012: Softshells
These versatile jackets repel wind and wet.
Gear Review: Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern
A light and packable miniature lantern.
Gear Review: Hydro Flask 24-ounce Narrow Mouth Stainless Steel
Keeps coffee hot for over 24 hours, and water cold for more than 48!
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Snow Peak Starter Kit
A dining kit made for ultralight soloists.
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: CamelBak All Clear UV Water Purification System
A fast, integrated, and rechargeable water purifier.
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Honey Stinger Caffeinated Lime-Ade Energy Chews
A tester favorite for their smaller-than-average size and a mix of quick- absorbing organic sugars.
KEEN Inc Tilden Daypack
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KEEN Inc Bryce WP
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Gossamer Gear G4 Ultralight Backpack
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Gossamer Gear Big Bag Hyperlight Daypack
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Gossamer Gear Murmur 2012 Hyperlight Backpack
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Gossamer Gear ThinLight 1/4 Wide
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Gossamer Gear ThinLight 3/16
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Gossamer Gear ThinLight 1/8
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Gossamer Gear NightLight Torso
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Gossamer Gear ThinLight 3/8
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Gossamer Gear Lightrek 4 S Adjustable Length Trekking Poles
Get a grip - more comfortably - as you hike with these trekking poles from Leki.
Gossamer Gear Lightrek 4 Adjustable Length Trekking Poles
Get a grip - more comfortably - as you hike with these trekking poles from Leki.
Gossamer Gear Lightrek 3 Fixed Length Trekking Poles
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Gossamer Gear Mariposa 2012 Plus Ultralight Backpack
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Gossamer Gear RikSak Hyperlight Daypack
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Gossamer Gear Gorilla 2012 Ultralight Backpack
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KEEN Inc Byrce Mid WP
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KEEN Inc Verdi WP
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KEEN Inc Verdi Mid WP
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KEEN Inc Ketchum
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KEEN Inc Rose Sandal
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KEEN Inc Tunari CNX
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KEEN Inc Haven CNX
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KEEN Inc Cascade CNX
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KEEN Inc Clearwater CNX
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KEEN A86 TR
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KEEN Alamosa WP
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KEEN Arroyo II
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KEEN Voyageur
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KEEN Voyageur Mid
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KEEN Targhee II
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KEEN Targhee II Mid
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KEEN Siskiyou Mid WP
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KEEN Erickson PCT
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KEEN Glarus
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KEEN Gypsum Mid
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KEEN Gypsum
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KEEN Venice
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KEEN Kanyon
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KEEN Newport
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KEEN Whisper
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KEEN Turia Sandal
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