Valandre Mirage 3/4
Cross a super-warm bag and a weatherproof bivy and you get the Wraith.
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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.
Valandre Swing 700
Cross a super-warm bag and a weatherproof bivy and you get the Wraith.
Valandre Swing 500
Cross a super-warm bag and a weatherproof bivy and you get the Wraith.
Valandre Swing 900
Cross a super-warm bag and a weatherproof bivy and you get the Wraith.
Valandre Shocking Blue
This roomy bag allows you to lock in your body heat with its cocoon-like structure.
Mountrek Mississippi Canyon Mid
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Mountrek Jasmine Spa
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Hi-Tec Sports Meridien WP
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Hi-Tec Sports Harmony Lite
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Hi-Tec Sports Harmony Lite Mid WP
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Hi-Tec Sports Harmony Lace
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Hi-Tec Sports Harmony Mid WP
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Mountrek Blaine Path Mid
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Mountrek Bevel Path Mid
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Hi-Tec Sports Sierra Trek WP
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Hi-Tec Sports Sierra Lite i WP
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Hi-Tec Sports Total Terrain Pursuit WP
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Hi-Tec Sports Total Terrain Sprint
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Hi-Tec Sports Tornado Lace
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Hi-Tec Sports Tornado Mid WP
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Hi-Tec Sports Storm Lace
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Hi-Tec Sports Storm Mid WP
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Dynafit Feline Superlight GTX
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Dynafit Feline Superlight
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Jandd Mountaineering Sufa Lite Packer
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Jandd Mountaineering Barad Backpack
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Jandd Mountaineering Goliath Expedition
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Jandd Mountaineering Zoor Alpinist
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Jandd Mountaineering Selah Approach Pack
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Jandd Mountaineering Noah Tec Pac
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Jandd Mountaineering Masah Day Sac
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Jandd Mountaineering Keshet Alpinist
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Jandd Mountaineering Tozi Kletter Sac
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Jandd Mountaineering Mogen Daypack
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Jandd Mountaineering Har Lit Packer
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Jandd Mountaineering Mayim Lite Packer
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Salewa North America W's Fire Vent
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Salewa North America Fire Vent
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Salewa North America W's ALP Trainer GTX
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Salewa North America W's MTN Trainer GTX
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Salewa North America MTN Trainer GTX
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Salewa MTN Trainer Mid GTX
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Salewa ALP Trainer Mid GTX
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Salewa AlP Trainer GTX
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Salewa Firetail GTX
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Salewa Rapace GTX
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Salewa North America PRO GUIDE
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Columbia Sportswear Women's Tectonic Softshell
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Columbia Sportswear Women's Guide Ride Softshell
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Columbia Sportswear Women's Power Paces Jacket
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Columbia Sportswear Women's Tech Attack Shell
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Columbia Sportswear Women's Flyin' Dry Shell
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Columbia Sportswear The Compounder Shell
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Columbia Sportswear Women's Peak Power II Shell
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Columbia Sportswear Women's Windefend Jacket
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Columbia Sportswear PFG Supercell Jacket
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Five Ten Women's Savant
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Five Ten Savant
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Five Ten Canyoneer SAR
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Five Ten Canyoneer
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Five Ten Fast Eddy
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Five Ten Water Tennie
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Five Ten Water Tennie
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Columbia Sportswear Men's Tectonic Softshell
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Columbia Sportswear Men's Guide Ride Softshell
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Downright Ltd. RAINIER
This roomy bag allows you to lock in your body heat with its cocoon-like structure.
Downright Ltd. Cascade
This roomy bag allows you to lock in your body heat with its cocoon-like structure.
Downright Ltd. Tundra
This roomy bag allows you to lock in your body heat with its cocoon-like structure.
Columbia Sportswear Men' s Power Paces Jacket
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Passage 1
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Passage 2
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Quarter Dome T3 Plus
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Quarter Dome T3
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.
Columbia Sportswear Men's Tech Attack Shell
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Quarter Dome T2 Plus
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Half Dome 2
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.
Columbia Sportswear Men's Flyin' Dry Shell
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Half Dome 2 Plus
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Arete ASL 3
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Arete ASL 2
Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.