Mountain Laurel Designs ThreePointSeven
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Gear Reviews
Gear Reviews
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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 Laurel Designs Exodus FS – Full Suspension
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Mountain Laurel Designs Speed Spirit
Packability is what you will get with this bag. Durable, yet lightweight, Sierra Designs has created a insulated sleeping bag that is made for comfort.
Mountain Laurel Designs Bug Bivy
Existing model
Mountain Laurel Designs eVENT Soul Bivy
New model for this year (Do not check this option if this model was listed as new in last year's Gear Guide)
Mountain Laurel Designs Patrol Shelter
This four-person tent is great for families, offering generous space for an affordable cost.
Mountain Laurel Designs DuoMid
This four-person tent is great for families, offering generous space for an affordable cost.
Mountainsmith Wraith 25
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Marmot Thor 3P
This four-person tent is great for families, offering generous space for an affordable cost.
Marmot Thor 2P
This four-person tent is great for families, offering generous space for an affordable cost.
Marmot Alpinist 2P
This four-person tent is great for families, offering generous space for an affordable cost.
Marmot Nusku 3P
This four-person tent is great for families, offering generous space for an affordable cost.
Marmot Nusku 2P
This four-person tent is great for families, offering generous space for an affordable cost.
Marmot Astral 3P
This four-person tent is great for families, offering generous space for an affordable cost.
Marmot Astral 2P
This four-person tent is great for families, offering generous space for an affordable cost.
Marmot Boreas 3P
This four-person tent is great for families, offering generous space for an affordable cost.
Marmot Aura 2P
This four-person tent is great for families, offering generous space for an affordable cost.
Marmot Eos 1P
This four-person tent is great for families, offering generous space for an affordable cost.
Marmot Limestone 4P
This four-person tent is great for families, offering generous space for an affordable cost.
Kelty Fury W 35
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La Sportiva N.A Xplorer
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Marmot Firefly 2P
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.
Kelty Impact 30
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La Sportiva N.A Boulder X Mid GTX
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Marmot Twilight 2P
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.
Marmot Earlylight 2P
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.
Marmot Limelight 4P
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.
La Sportiva N.A Wildkid
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Marmot Limelight 3P
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.
Marmot Limelight 2P
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.
La Sportiva N.A Vertical K
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Marmot Traillight 2P
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.
La Sportiva N.A Wildcat 2.0
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Marmot Home Alone Bivy
Existing model
Kelty Impact W 30
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Marmot Alpinist Bivy
Existing model
Marmot Mesh Bivy
Existing model
La Sportiva N.A Beryl
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Kelty Fury 35
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Marmot Drakon 45
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Marmot Odin 35
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La Sportiva N.A Xplorer Mid GTX
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Marmot Kompressor Summit
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Marmot Ultra Kompressor
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Marmot Kompressor Plus
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Kelty Rally W 45
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Marmot Kompressor
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Marmot Women's Freya 35
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Marmot Odin 50
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Kelty Rally 45
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Marmot Centaur 38
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La Sportiva N.A Garnet GTX
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Marmot Drakon 35
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Marmot Women's Myrina 30
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Marmot Centaur 30
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Marmot Zelus 25
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Marmot Sphinx 20
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La Sportiva N.A Omega GTX
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Gear Review: MSR Alpine Deluxe Kitchen Set
For large groups, this kitchen set will making cooking a snap
2011 Editors' Choice Snow Award: SOTO Muka Liquid Fuel Stove
A stove that combines the versatility, power, and cold-weather performance of liquid fuel with the ease of no-priming-required canisters.
La Sportiva Glacier WLF
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La Sportiva Karakorum
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La Sportiva Makalu
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La Sportiva FC ECO 2.0 GTX
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La Sportiva Thunder II GTX
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Garmont Amica Hike GTX
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La Sportiva FC ECO 3.0 GTX
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Garmont Amica Hike
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La Sportiva Gamma GTX
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La Sportiva Delta GTX
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Marmot NanoWave 55
Packability is what you will get with this bag. Durable, yet lightweight, Sierra Designs has created a insulated sleeping bag that is made for comfort.
Marmot NanoWave 45
Packability is what you will get with this bag. Durable, yet lightweight, Sierra Designs has created a insulated sleeping bag that is made for comfort.
La Sportiva Pamir
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La Sportiva C-Lite
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Marmot Kid's Mavericks 40 Semi Rec
Packability is what you will get with this bag. Durable, yet lightweight, Sierra Designs has created a insulated sleeping bag that is made for comfort.
Marmot Mavericks 20 Semi Rec
Packability is what you will get with this bag. Durable, yet lightweight, Sierra Designs has created a insulated sleeping bag that is made for comfort.
Garmont Amica Mid GTX
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Marmot Mavericks 30 Semi Rec
Packability is what you will get with this bag. Durable, yet lightweight, Sierra Designs has created a insulated sleeping bag that is made for comfort.
Marmot Mavericks 40 Semi Rec
Packability is what you will get with this bag. Durable, yet lightweight, Sierra Designs has created a insulated sleeping bag that is made for comfort.
Marmot Mavericks 50 Semi Rec
Packability is what you will get with this bag. Durable, yet lightweight, Sierra Designs has created a insulated sleeping bag that is made for comfort.