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The best heat-busting trouser of 2021.
Finding the perfect hiking apparel can be tricky. But with the help of Backpacker Magazine’s dedicated team of expert gear reviewers, you’ll easily find the perfect men’s and women’s outdoor apparel for every hiking and backpacking trip on your bucket list.
Finding the perfect hiking apparel can be tricky. But with the help of Backpacker Magazine’s dedicated team of expert gear reviewers, you’ll easily find the perfect men’s and women’s outdoor apparel for every hiking and backpacking trip on your bucket list.
The best heat-busting trouser of 2021.
The best ultralight long sleeve of 2021.
The most versatile fleece of 2021.
The best toasty midlayer of 2021.
The best alpine-ready pants of 2021.
The best quick-dry top of 2021.
The best fiddle-free bra of 2021.
The best mile-crushing shorts of 2021.
The best natural-striding skort of 2021.
The best sweat-moving shirt of 2021.
The best heat-trapping midlayer of 2021.
The best unconventional sleepwear of 2021.
The best do-it-all bottoms of 2021.
The best ray-beating hat of 2021.
The best budget-friendly hoody of 2021.
The best impenetrable rainshell of 2021.
The best weather-beating hat of 2021.
The best savvy child-hauler of 2021.
The Marmot WarmCube Novus Hoody will keep you warm—but not too warm—on early spring hikes.
The best value shell of 2021.
The lightest shell of 2021.
The most durable shell of 2021.
The most comfortable jacket of 2021
The most breathable shell of 2021.
The best windshell of 2021.
The best price-to-weight ratio shell of 2021.
the most versatile shell of 2021.
The best bargain shell of 2021.
These jackets will keep you on the trail no matter how bad the weather.
The most breathable shell of 2021.
The shell with best features of 2021.
Barely any weight, but plenty of warmth: The Ghost Whisperer UL is in a class by itself.
Save your money—and the earth—with this markdown.
You'll never want to take this breathable puffy off.
Leggings have become a stay-at-home staple—but these can handle the trail too.
The trail is for all shapes and sizes, and these designers know it.
This puffy will keep your little one toasty on the trail this winter.
Best leggings
Most versatile baselayer
Best wicking
Warmest baselayer
Best value baselayer
An awesome deal on some of our favorite trail-to-town trousers
Most breathable softshell jacket
Most versatile
Most protective
Everything you need to know about keeping dry.
Year-round pick
Best mobility
Most breathable
Best protection
This rain shell set has you covered from top to bottom.
Stay warm and cozy with these perfect puffies and fleeces.
Best-fitting women's insulated jacket
Most breathable insulated jacket
Best insulated jacket for weatherproofing
Lightest insulated jacket
Warmest insulated jacket
Save big on this breathable windbreaker.
Editors' Choice Fall 2020 Winner: Breathable Puffy
Gear Editor Eli Bernstein discusses one of his favorite new products in the 2020 Fall Gear Guide.
These soft, dextrous gloves provide a shoulder-season boost of warmth.
This versatile midlayer excels at temperature regulation.
UV shield
There's more than meets the eye with this comfy, waterproof shell.
Save on this warm, stretchy puffy.
Banish worries about pack space and morning shivers on your next cool-weather trip with these lightweight insulated jackets.
Most affordable lightweight puffy
Most comfortable lightweight puffy
Most versatile lightweight puffy
Most packable puffy
Most durable lightweight puffy
Best all-around light insulated jacket
Lightest shell
From ultrasupportive to odor-immune, these four models won us over.
This puffy excelled as an insulating layer during winter on the Great Plains.
Protective pants
Impenetrable shirt
Heat-beating bottoms