Every year the editors at Backpacker Magazine review their favorite gear essentials of the past 12 months in our Editor's Choice Gear Guide.
If a puffy is the sum of all its parts, there’s no better insulated jacket.
Swing weight matters, which is why we love these featherlight poles.
Stretch your money and your arms with this new down puffy.
This softshell performs like a hardshell—or is it a hardshell that performs like a softshell?
Sweaty hands are no match for these waterproof/breathable gloves.
Wearing is believing: This is the lightest sunshirt we’ve ever tested.
Serious about backpacking and photography? You’ll love this camera-ready pack.