Apparel Guide: Baselayers
Contain your body heat with with these skin-hugging baselayers: the 180s Quantum Dry Base Layer crew and pant, Icebreaker 180 GT Chase 1/4 Zip, Patagonia Wool 2 long sleeve crew and bottoms, and White Sierra Bamboo Crew.
Baselayer Reviews
Baselayer Reviews
Good baselayers are not only essential for backpacking excursions, they are just as practical for a run in the park or an outdoor market trip. Backpacker tests a wide range of styles and fabrics to find out which baselayers perform best in different active and everyday life situations. We check for comfort, durability, moisture wicking, and other vital performance features.
Good baselayers are not only essential for backpacking excursions, they are just as practical for a run in the park or an outdoor market trip. Backpacker tests a wide range of styles and fabrics to find out which baselayers perform best in different active and everyday life situations. We check for comfort, durability, moisture wicking, and other vital performance features.
Field Notes: The Latest Word from Our Testers
True-blue reviews on the latest items we've taken out on trail.
Field Notes: The Latest Word from Our Testers
The green truth behind bamboo, a hyper-efficient cookpot, and a bargain three-person tent.
Kids' Stuff
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Rain Shells
From $500 to under $150, Backpacker has found the best rain shells for blowing snow or driving rain.
Trail Tops
These eight trail tops wick sweat, look great, and fit great. Wear them for a run or a week-long trek.
Editor's Choice Green Award April 2006
Patagonia implements the Common Threads Recycling Program to reuse your old Capilene long underwear tops and bottoms
Backpacker February '08 Gear Test
It's cold out there -- but don't fret. We've tested and reviewed all the best gear to keep you warm, dry, and comfy when the mercury drops.
Gear Test: Outdoor Research Motiva Pants
The Backpacker gear ladies try out these tough OR pants.
Exclusive Online Content: Layer Up
Ward off the chill of cooler temps with these Backpacker-tested base layers and shells
Apparel Review: More For Your Money
Budget shopper or big spender? We have the perfect three-season layering system for you.
Apparel Review: Eider Diko Racing T-Shirt
A bargain base layer designed to maximize wicking and enhance layering
Apparel Review: Arc'Teryx Ether Crew Short Sleeve
A little extra money buys a lot of extra wear with Arc'Teryx's latest T
Layering For Winter
How to dress smart and stay warm when Old Man Winter blows in.