Therm-a-Rest DreamTime
A sleeping pad that's light enough for summer yet warm enough for winter.
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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 Hardwear Trinity Jacket
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Therm-a-Rest DreamTime
A sleeping pad that's light enough for summer yet warm enough for winter.
Mountainsmith Boreas 40
A synthetic-fill bag with ample loft that offers warmth and comfort.
Therm-a-Rest BaseCamp
A sleeping pad that's light enough for summer yet warm enough for winter.
Sea to Summit Micro II
A synthetic-fill bag with ample loft that offers warmth and comfort.
Therm-a-Rest BaseCamp
A sleeping pad that's light enough for summer yet warm enough for winter.
Therm-a-Rest BaseCamp
A sleeping pad that's light enough for summer yet warm enough for winter.
Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMAP
A sleeping pad that's light enough for summer yet warm enough for winter.
2011 Editors' Choice Snow Award: Adidas Terrex Conrax CP Boot
Warm winter boots that are also light and nimble.
Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMAP
A sleeping pad that's light enough for summer yet warm enough for winter.
Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMAP
A sleeping pad that's light enough for summer yet warm enough for winter.
Sierra Designs Rohn 15
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Mountain Hardwear Kepler Jacket
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Mountain Hardwear Quasar Pullover
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2011 Editors' Choice Snow Award: Soto Muka Stove
A stove that combines the versatility, power, and cold-weather performance of liquid fuel with the ease of no-priming-required canisters.
Mountain Hardwear Jovian Jacket
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Sierra Designs Feather 25
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Mountain Hardwear Drystein II Jacket
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Mountainsmith Scream 25
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Sierra Designs Garnet 20
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Mountainsmith Phantom 40
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Mountainsmith Ghost 50
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Sierra Designs Discovery 30
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Sierra Designs Prophecy 35
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Sierra Designs Sorcery 55
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Kelty Lakota Women's
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Kelty Lakota
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Kelty Pawnee
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Kelty Pawnee women's
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Mountrek Spring Lake
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GoLite Footwear Dart Lite
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Kelty Redstart
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Mountrek Paddle Creek
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Kelty Redstart W
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Kelty Shrike W
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Kelty Shrike
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Kelty Courser
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Kelty Courser W
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Kelty Avocet
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Mountrek Montana Canyon Mid
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Kelty Avocet W
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Mountrek Missouri Canyon Low
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Kelty Red Cloud 110
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Kelty Red Cloud 90
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Kelty Red Cloud 80 W
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Kelty Coyote
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Kelty Coyote W
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Mountrek Drew Field
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Kelty Redwing 50
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Kelty Redwing 40
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Sierra Designs Herald 30
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Sierra Designs Rejoice 30
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Sierra Designs Ministry 40
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Sierra Designs Jubilee 65
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Sierra Designs Jubilee 50
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Sierra Designs Revival 65
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Sierra Designs Revival 50
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BOREAL ZANSKAR TECH
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BOREAL ZANSKAR LADY
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BOREAL ZANSKAR
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BOREAL MONTANA
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BOREAL TANZANIA
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BOREAL DAKOTA
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BOREAL URBAN
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BOREAL RAMBLA
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BOREAL G1 LITE
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BOREAL KANGRI LADY
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BOREAL KANGRI
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BOREAL ARWA LADY
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BOREAL ARWA
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BOREAL CERRO TORRE
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BOREAL NELION LADY
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BOREAL NELION
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BOREAL TRIGLAV LADY
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BOREAL TRIGLAV
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BOREAL MAIPO
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BOREAL KOVACH FULL-GRAIN
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BOREAL KOVACH
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