10 Must-Have Items in Our Ski Touring Kit
From eye protection to bibs to energy chews, we reach for these products again and again.
Pants Reviews
You don’t want to take the performance of your hiking pants for granted. We have reviews on the best clothes to outfit you in the backcountry, including hiking pant reviews. Learn which features you don’t want to do without and which fabrics protect and provide the most comfortable fit on a long trek with expert advice from Backpacker Magazine.
Sneak Peak: Holden Outerwear Schoeller Corkshell and WholeGarment Line
An outerwear line that uses cork and a waste-free computerized knitting system are among the innovations the company hopes to show off this year.
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Pant
Best ultralight puffy pants from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Fjällräven Keb Touring Trouser
Most eco-friendly pants from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
The North Face Summit L3 Propius Ventrix Knicker
The best pants for instant warmth from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Fjällräven Keb Trouser
With salvaged materials and no PFCs, these pants are easy on the Earth.
The Best Hiking Pants for Any Conditions
Fend off thorns, cold, and more with the best hiking pants on the market.
Columbia Silver Ridge III Convertible Pants
Convertible bottoms made of a super-tough, abrasion-resistant nylon that can handle anything your kid throws at them.
Stio Environ Pant
Women reached for these hardshells, thanks to the thoughtful tailoring and top-shelf breathability.
Outdoor Research Skyward Jacket & Bib
This softshell performs like a hardshell—or is it a hardshell that performs like a softshell?
