GoLite Men's Quest 80L
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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.
Gear Review: Icebreaker Spring Boxer Brief and Pace Hipster
Don’t muck up the performance of your pants by wearing cotton undies underneath.
Gear Review: Mammut Moench Zip Tee
This baselayer fits like a cycling skin suit without looking like underwear
Gear Review: Patagonia Merino 3 Midweight Hoody
You’ll get your money’s worth out of this spendy but multifunctional merino hoody
Gear Review: Mammut Eisfeld/Eismeer Softshell Pants
Tough, weather-resistant, and stretchy, these pants are also supremely breathable.
Gear Review: Helly Hansen Dry Revolution Pant
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Gear Review: SmartWool Lightweight Asymmetrical Zip Baselayer
This midweight merino top sports a hidden 7-inch diagonal zip
Gear Review: Beyond RoughRider/Steel Pants
Beyond creates custom-made trail clothes at a remarkable price.
Gear Review: Columbia Omni Heat Half-Zip Baselayer
With Columbia’s Omni-Heat technology you get the warmth of a much thicker baselayer from a thin fabric
Gear Review: Injinji Performance Series Orginal Weight Mini-Crew Socks
Toe socks that give you the benefits of barefoot running with the comfort of socks.
Gear Review: Craft Concept Piece
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Gear Review: Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiter
Cordura and Gore-Tex gaiters that have been a staff favorite for years.
Gear Review: Fox River Cirrus/Sierra Socks
A sock made for those in-between days.
Gear Review: Fox River Mammoth Ski Socks
These lightweight ski socks are warm, snug, and boot bang friendly.
Gear Review: Darn Tough True Seamless Mesh Socks
A seamless sock that's blister proof.
Gear Review: Dakine Chester/Cheyenne Shirt
It looks like a button up, but is amazingly functional in the backcountry
Gear Review: FITS Hiker Crew Medium Socks
These super cushy socks provide all-day comfort.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2011: Baselayers
Keep your top and bottom warm and dry through any outdoor activity with these baselayers.
First Ascent Sirocco
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First Ascent Hybrid Windshell
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Mammut Mt. Trail XT GTX Men's
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Mammut Mamook Thermo
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Mammut Taranaki 30
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Mammut Lithia Z15
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Mammut Lithia Z 20
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Mammut Neon Gear 45
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Mammut Creon Zip 28
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Mammut Creon Element 25
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Mammut Heron Pro 70
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Mammut Trea Guide 30
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Mammut Trea Guide 40
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Mammut Trion Guide 45
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Mammut Trion Guide 35
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Mammut Heron Light 55
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Mammut Heron Light 65
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Mammut Trion Light 28
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Mammut Trion Pro
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Mammut Lithium Z 20
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Mammut Lithium Z 15
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Mammut Lithium Z 20
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Mammut Creon Light 45
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Mammut Creon Light 32
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Mammut Crea Light 28
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Mammut Crea Light 40
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Mammut Neon Light
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Mammut Trion Light 40
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Teva illum 2
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Teva Gnarkosi
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Teva Bomber Flip
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Teva Fuse-ion
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Teva Churn Evo W
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Teva ReForge ion-mask
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Teva Forge Pro Mid eVent LTR
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Teva Forge Pro Winter Mid WP
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Teva Riva eVent
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Teva Riva Leather Mid eVent
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Teva Riva Mesh
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Teva Raith Mid eVent®
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Teva Raith eVent®
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Teva Forge Pro eVent®
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Teva Sky Lake Mid eVent® W's
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Teva Sky Lake eVent® W's
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Teva Sky Lake W's
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Teva Churn
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Teva Zilch
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Merrell Footwear Origins Wind Rush
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Merrell Footwear Origins Wind Rove
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Merrell Footwear Moab Spring Softshell
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Merrell Footwear Phoenix
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Merrell Footwear Chameleon
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Merrell Footwear Corra
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Merrell Footwear Fetlar
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Merrell Footwear Chameleon Arc
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Merrell Footwear Avian Light Strap
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Merrell Footwear Chameleon arc 2 Wind Gore-Tex
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Merrell Footwear Chameleon Arc 2 Mid Waterproof
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Merrell Footwear Chameleon Arc 2 Rival Waterproof
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Merrell Footwear Siren Sport
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Merrell Footwear Siren Sport Gore-Tex
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Merrell Footwear Siren Waterproof Mid Leather
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