Osprey Kestrel 32
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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.
Osprey Kestrel 28
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Osprey Atmos 65
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Osprey Atmos 50
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Osprey Aura 65
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Osprey Aura 50
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Valandre Bloody Mary
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Montbell North America Thunder Pass Jacket
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Montbell North America Torrent Flier Jacket
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Montbell North America Rain Trekker Jacket
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Terra Nova Equipment Voyager Ultra 2
This spacious, two-person tent uses durable fabrics to provide sturdy weather protection in a lightweight package.
Terra Nova Equipment Wild Country Zephyros 1
This spacious, two-person tent uses durable fabrics to provide sturdy weather protection in a lightweight package.
Eagles Nest Outfitters Reactor Hammock
This spacious, two-person tent uses durable fabrics to provide sturdy weather protection in a lightweight package.
Vaude Kiowa 300 UL
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Vaude Kiowa 500
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Vaude Kiowa 900
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Vaude Sioux UL 100
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Vaude Sioux 800
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Vaude Navajo 250
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Vaude Blue Beech 450
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Vaude Blue Beech 600
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Helly Hansen Kikut Reboot Low
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Helly Hansen Odin Superstretch Jacket
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Helly Hansen Odin Traverse Jacket
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Helly Hansen Odin Guiding Light Jacket
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Vaude Arctic 450
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Vaude Arctic 800
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Vaude Snow Cloud 350
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Vaude Snow Cloud 800
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Helly Hansen Odin Light Softshell
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Vaude Featherlight 200
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Helly Hansen Fastpack
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Vaude Featherlight 350
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
Vaude Sherpa 550
An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.
LOWA Boots LLC S-Curve Mesh
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LOWA Boots LLC S-Crown Mesh
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LOWA Boots LLC S-Crown GTX
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LOWA Boots LLC Tempest Lo GTX
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LOWA Boots LLC Tempest QC GTX WS
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LOWA Boots LLC Tempest Mid GTX
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LOWA Boots LLC Baltoro
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LOWA Boots LLC Focus GTX Lo
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Exped LLC Mira I
This spacious, two-person tent uses durable fabrics to provide sturdy weather protection in a lightweight package.
LOWA Boots LLC Focus GTX QC
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LOWA Boots LLC Vivionne II LL WS
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LOWA Boots LLC Vivionne II GTX WS
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Easton Mountain Products Hat-Trick 3P
This spacious, two-person tent uses durable fabrics to provide sturdy weather protection in a lightweight package.
Easton Mountain Products Hat-Trick 2P
Mesh walls create outstanding ventilation in this four-season tent for two.
Easton Mountain Products Kilo 3P
This ultralight and stable three-person tent offers space and a quick setup.
Easton Mountain Products Kilo 1P
This ultralight and stable three-person tent offers space and a quick setup.
Easton Mountain Products Kilo 2P
This ultralight and stable three-person tent offers space and a quick setup.
LOWA Boots LLC Albula LL
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LOWA Boots LLC Khumbu II GTX
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LOWA Boots LLC Timok GTX WS
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LOWA Boots LLC Ticam GTX
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LOWA Boots LLC Triolet GTX Lo
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LOWA Boots LLC Triolet GTX Mid
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LOWA Boots LLC Weisshorn GTX
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LOWA Boots LLC Trekker
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LOWA Boots LLC Renegade Mid GTX
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LOWA Boots LLC Pinto
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LOWA Boots LLC Tempest Lo
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LOWA Boots LLC Expediation 8000 RD
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LOWA Boots LLC ALT-Zephyr Mid
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LOWA Boots LLC Mountain Expert
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LOWA Boots LLC Cevedale GTX
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LOWA Boots LLC AL-T Bora GTX QC
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LOWA Boots LLC Tibet Pro GTX
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LOWA Boots LLC AL-T Vento QC
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LOWA Boots LLC Baffin Pro
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LOWA Boots LLC Renegade II Lo GTX
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LOWA Boots LLC AL-T Zephyr Lo GTX
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LOWA Boots LLC Expedition 6000 RD Plus
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LOWA Boots LLC Ranger
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LOWA Boots LLC Tempest QC
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LOWA Boots LLC Ronan GTX
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LOWA Boots LLC Albula GTX WS
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LOWA Boots LLC Terek GTX
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LOWA Boots LLC Vajolet GTX
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LOWA Boots LLC Triolet GTX Mid
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