Gregory Mountain Products Jade 28
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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.
Gregory Mountain Products Miwok 22
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Gregory Mountain Products Miwok 18
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Gregory Mountain Products Wasatch 12
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Gregory Mountain Products Diablo 6
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Gregory Mountain Products Maya 22
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Gregory Mountain Products Maya 18
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Gregory Mountain Products Navarino 12
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Gregory Mountain Products Dipsea 6
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Gear Review: Black Diamond Dome Beanie
A slim, 100-percent polyester skull cap.
Gear Review: Dale of Norway Weatherproof Hat
A classic Norwegian wool hat with Teflon-treated yarn for enhanced water resistance and the windproof Gore liner.
L.L.Bean Pathfinder Waterproof Rain Shell
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Gear Review: Outdoor Research Aria/ Transcendent Beanie
"It's a parka for your melon!"
La Sportiva N.A Wildcat 2.0 GTX
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L.L.Bean Timberledge Wind Shell
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La Sportiva N.A Raptor GTX
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La Sportiva N.A Quantum 2.0
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La Sportiva N.A Ultra Raptor
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Mountain Hardwear SummitRocket 40
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Millet Miage 50+10
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Mountain Hardwear SummitRocket 30
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Mountain Hardwear SummitRocket 20 VestPack
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Mountain Hardwear Scrambler ULT 30
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Mountain Hardwear BMG 105
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Mountain Hardwear South Col 70
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Mountain Hardwear Direttissima 46
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Mountain Hardwear Via Rapida 35
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Millet Axpel 48
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Millet Axpel 42
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La Sportiva N.A Anakonda
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Merrell Footwear Orenco
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Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2012: Hardshells
Stay protected from the elements with these nine hardshell picks.
La Sportiva N.A Helios
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Merrell Footwear Aquatia
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Merrell Footwear Hawthorne
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Millet Miage AF 60+10
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New Balance New Balance 810 Trail
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Merrell Footwear Torrent Shell
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Gear Review: Wild Things Alpinist Hardshell Jacket
A super breathable hardshell that also offers great protection.
Merrell Footwear Catalyst Shell
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Sherpa Adventure Gear Kriti Tech Jacket – Women's
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Gear Review: Millet Davai GTX Hardshell Jacket
A jacket burlier enough for a BASE jumper.
Feathered Friends Merlin UL
The North Face Hightail 2S offers unparalleled loft in a roomy, waterproof bag.
Gear Review: Hi-Tec Hard Rain WP Hardshell Jacket
A sub-$100 jacket that provides excellent rain protection with decent breathability.
Sherpa Adventure Gear Imja Jacket
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Merrell Footwear Proterra
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Gear Review: Patagonia Troposphere Hardshell Jacket
A shell that offers winter-worthy protection at a year-round weight.
Feathered Friends Winter Wren Nano
The North Face Hightail 2S offers unparalleled loft in a roomy, waterproof bag.
Sherpa Adventure Gear Khumjung 2.5-Layer Jacket
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New Balance New Balance Minimus 70 Water
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Gear Review: adidas Terrex Skyclimb Hardshell Jacket
The comfort of a softshell with the protection of a hardshell.
Gear Review: Columbia Ultrachange Hardshell Jacket
A 3-in-1 system that also works great as separate pieces.
Gear Review: Marmot Speed Light Women's Hardshell Jacket
A great fitting, great performing jacket for the ladies.
Gear Review: The North Face Split Hardshell Jacket
A lightweight hardshell for under $200.
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Mentor Hardshell Jacket
A great all-around jacket that handled a month straight of wet weather and rough hiking.
Vasque Outdoor Footwear Pendulum
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Sherpa Adventure Gear Men's Khangri Jacket
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Venturist
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Sherpa Adventure Gear Kriti Tech Jacket – Men's
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Breeze 2.0
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Breeze 2.0 GTX
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New Balance New Balance 1099
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Sherpa Adventure Gear Women's Pumori Jacket
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Pow Pow UD
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Sherpa Adventure Gear Kriti Jacket – Women's
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Salomon Salomon Shadow II 3L Gore Pro
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Snow Junkie UD
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Snowburban
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New Balance New Balance Winter 110 Trail
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New Balance New Balance Minimus 110 Trail
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Sherpa Adventure Gear Lithang Jacket – Men's
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Merrell Footwear Pace Glove
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Merrell Footwear Proterra Vim Sport
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Merrell Footwear Proterra Vim Mid Sport
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New Balance New Balance 910 Trail
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Merrell Footwear Mix Master Glide
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Merrell Footwear Mix Master Move Glide
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Snowblime
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Crispi NA Tinn Low
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Sherpa Adventure Gear Lithang Jacket – Women's
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