Peter Whittaker’s 100,000-foot Promise
American mountaineering royalty flips the apparel industry on its head with the launch of Bight Gear, a line of clothing for mountaineers, by mountaineers.
Gear Articles
Backpacker Magazine’s editors share their favorite backpacking, camping and hiking gear essentials in this year’s Editors’ Choice gear articles.
Editors’ Choice 2021: NEMO Moonlite Reclining Chair
You're at camp, sore and tired. You deserve to kick back—and this chair can help.
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How to Make Your Tent Last Forever
In the field, stuff happens, and knowing how to cope can be the difference between a great trip and a miserable one. Plus, your tent should last many years, but only if you know how to keep it working properly.
How to Keep Your Pack From Getting Gross
In the field stuff happens, and knowing how to cope can be the difference between a great trip and a miserable one. Plus, your backpack should last many years, but only if you know how to keep it working properly.
How to Care for Quality Raingear
In the field, stuff happens, and knowing how to cope can be the difference between a great trip and a miserable one.
Atomic Backland Carbon Boots
Set your ankles free with these ultra-flexible touring ski boots.
2015 Editors' Choice: Kestrel Drop D1
With this portable temperature monitor, you will never have to guess at the temperature again.
Editors' Choice 2011: Granite Gear Blaze AC 60
Want a lightweight pack with the guts for big-load trips? This best-in-class suspension delivers.
Editors' Choice 2010: The Best Backpacking Gear of the Year
After 15-hour trail days with 50 pound packs on 100-miles of Switzerland's Via Alpina, we're proud to present the best gear of the year.
Editors' Choice Awards 2010/Gear Guide 2010 Table of Contents
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Editors' Choice 2008 Green Award: Mountainsmith Phoenix Backpack
Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
Editors' Choice 2008: Gregory Baltoro 70 Backpack
Got a big load to carry? Put it in this ultra-comfortable pack and forget about it.
Gear School 2009
Tent leak like a sieve? Boots stink like a compost pile? Don't worry. Class is now in session. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this in your one-stop, do-it-all user's guide.
Editors' Choice Awards 2009
The best new gear. That's what earns our seal of approval, and only after months of hardcore testing. This year, we subjected dozens of products to heinous trail conditions from Alaska to Wales. In the end, 18 survived to take our top honor.
Editors' Choice 2009: Osprey Sprint Series Backpacks
Tell the kids–finally, real packs for them, too