KEEN McKenzie
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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.
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.
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.
KEEN Owyhee
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KEEN Newport H2
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KEEN Gorge Boot
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KEEN Hydro Guide
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KEEN Venice H2
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KEEN Inc Ellwood Daypack
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ARC'TERYX Nozone 75
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Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Complete Guide to Outdoor Gear Maintenance & Repair
This 200-page bible teaches you how to repair any item in your pack, with step-by-step instructions and full-color photos.
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Night Ize BugLit
A bright, bendable LED light that weights less than an ounce.
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Sierra Designs Ymir 55 Backpack
A pack made for multi-day ski touring.
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Vasque Snow Junkie UD Hiking Boot
The midcut Snow Junkies are for people who like their cold-weather adventures light and fast.
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: First Ascent Katabatic Tent
A stable, light, livable, four-season tent.
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Bear Creek Country Kitchens Dry Soup Mixes
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Revelcloud Hoody
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Editors' Choice Snow Awards 2012
Fourteen innovations, killer values, and other winning designs guaranteed to make this winter your best yet.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI McCone Softshell Jacket
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Rangeclimber eVent Jacket – Women's
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Rangeclimber eVent Jacket – Men's
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Rainwall Jacket – Women's
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI Rainwall Jacket – Men's
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Black Diamond Equipment First Strike
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Black Diamond Equipment Syncline
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Black Diamond Equipment Trail Back
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Black Diamond Equipment Women's Trail
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Black Diamond Equipment Trail Compact
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Black Diamond Equipment Trail
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Black Diamond Equipment Trail Ergo Cork
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Black Diamond Equipment Women's Trail Shock
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Black Diamond Equipment Trail Shock Compact
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Black Diamond Equipment Trail Shock
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Black Diamond Equipment Alpine Ergo Cork
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Black Diamond Equipment Alpine Carbon Solo
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Black Diamond Equipment Alpine Carbon Cork
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Black Diamond Equipment Contour Elliptic Shock Compact
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Black Diamond Equipment Contour Elliptic Shock
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Black Diamond Equipment Contour Elliptic Compact
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Black Diamond Equipment Contour Elliptic
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Black Diamond Equipment Contour Elliptic Carbon
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Black Diamond Equipment Women's Ultra Mountain FL
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Black Diamond Equipment Ultra Mountain FL
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Black Diamond Equipment Ultra Mountain Carbon
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Black Diamond Equipment Distance
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Black Diamond Equipment Distance Cork
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Black Diamond Equipment Women's Distance FL
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Black Diamond Equipment Distance FL
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Black Diamond Equipment Ultra Distance
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Black Diamond Equipment Speed 30
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Black Diamond Equipment Speed 40
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Black Diamond Equipment Speed 55
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Black Diamond Equipment Axis 33
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Black Diamond Equipment Epic 35
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Black Diamond Equipment Epic 45
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Black Diamond Equipment Mission 75
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Black Diamond Equipment Mission 50
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Black Diamond Equipment Magnum
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Black Diamond Equipment Blaze
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Black Diamond Equipment EXL
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Black Diamond Equipment Chase
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Black Diamond Equipment Spark
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Black Diamond Equipment Flare
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Black Diamond Equipment Sonic
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Black Diamond Equipment Octane
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Black Diamond Equipment Boost
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Black Diamond Equipment Astral 40
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Black Diamond Equipment Innova 50
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Black Diamond Equipment Innova 60
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Black Diamond Equipment Axiom 40
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Black Diamond Equipment Infinity 50
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Black Diamond Equipment Infinity 60
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Black Diamond Equipment Onyx 55
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Black Diamoind Equipment Onyx 65
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Black Diamond Equipment Onyx 75
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Black Diamond Equipment Mercury 55
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Black Diamond Equipment Mercury 65
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Black Diamond Equipment Mercury 75
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Black Diamond Equipment Speed 22
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Black Diamond Equipment Sonar
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Black Diamond Equipment Bolt
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Black Diamond Equipment Nitro
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