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A pack that holds monster loads but weighs just over five pounds.

Existing model

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Existing model

An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.

An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.

An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.

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Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

If you only buy one multiday pack, this is it.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

A trim pack built for backcountry ski days.

A 40-liter pack that comfortably carries up to 50 pounds.

Just because you can't be in the backcountry everyday doesn't mean you can't dress for it.

A pack built to haul snowshoes.

A backpack with built in Avalung technology for use in avalanche-prone areas.

An ultralight pack that's under $100...and comfortable.

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Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Misleading sunscreen claims today could be causing tomorrow's skin cancer.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Klymit creates revolutionary sleeping pad filled with argon gas.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Testers prized these all-leather boots for their tenacious traction, superior comfort, and midsole support.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

A master designer attempts to build the last mountain shelter you'll ever need.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

Enjoy a cold beer mid-trip with this 64-ounce growler.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

Is the iPad coming to a campsite near you? It saves its weight in maps, guidebooks, novels, songs, and more. Here are four top apps for hikers.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

Secure and light: This fantasy turns reality with the Salomon XT Wings 3 model.

Secure and light: This fantasy turns reality with the Salomon XT Wings 3 model.

Secure and light: This fantasy turns reality with the Salomon XT Wings 3 model.

Secure and light: This fantasy turns reality with the Salomon XT Wings 3 model.

Secure and light: This fantasy turns reality with the Salomon XT Wings 3 model.

Secure and light: This fantasy turns reality with the Salomon XT Wings 3 model.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

Perfect boots for people who tackle big miles with substantial packs.

Bedroom-slipper light and instantly comfortable

Bedroom-slipper light and instantly comfortable

Bedroom-slipper light and instantly comfortable

Bedroom-slipper light and instantly comfortable

Bedroom-slipper light and instantly comfortable

Bedroom-slipper light and instantly comfortable

Bedroom-slipper light and instantly comfortable

Bedroom-slipper light and instantly comfortable

Bedroom-slipper light and instantly comfortable