Montane Prism Ultra Pull-On
Lightest insulated jacket
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Mammut Eigerjoch Pro IN Hooded Jacket
Warmest insulated jacket
Deal of the Week: Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell
Save big on this breathable windbreaker.
Superior Hammock 15°F
Best winter hammock
Big Agnes Battle Mountain 3
Best protection in a winter tent
SlingFin CrossBow 2 Four-Season
Best strength-to-weight ratio of winter tents
EXPED Winterlite 5°F WMNS
Best women's winter sleeping bag
Therm-a-Rest Saros 0°F
Best value winter sleeping bag
Gryphon Gear Taurus VRB -5°F
Warmest winter sleeping bag
Mammut Women’s Perform Down 14°F / Men’s Perform Down 19°F
Best all-around winter sleeping bag
The 4 Best Packs of Winter 2020
Winter activities can take a lot of gear, from avalanche equipment to heavy sleeping bags. But that doesn't mean you have to weigh yourself down. These four bags keep it light while still leaving you enough room to carry your necessities.
Gregory Targhee FastTrack 45
Most versatile winter backpack
Ortovox Haute Route 40 / Haute Route 38 S
Best organization in a winter pack
Osprey Soelden 32 / Sopris 30
Most comfortable winter backpack
Mammut Trion Nordwand 28
Best backpack for big miles
Deal of the Week: Eddie Bauer Alpine Sisu 50L
This winter-ready pack lets you grab your gear quickly.
Editors' Choice: The Best Gear of Fall and Winter 2020
Make the most of the cold with six perfect picks, from jackets to tents to skis.
Appalachian Gear Company All-Paca Sleeping Bag Liner
Editors' Choice Fall 2020 Winner: Heat Booster
Seirus MagneMitt Summit
Editors' Choice Fall 2020 Winner: Easy-Access Mitten
SCOTT Superguide Freetour
Editors' Choice Fall 2020 Winner: Wide-Roaming Ski
G3 Via Carbon
Editors' Choice Fall 2020 Winner: Do-it-all Pole
The North Face Summit L3 50/50 Down Hoody
Editors' Choice Fall 2020 Winner: Breathable Puffy
The 8 Best Face Masks for Hiking
Protect yourself and your fellow hikers with these comfortable, trail-ready masks.
BACKPACKER BTS: Previewing the Mammut Eigerjoch Pro IN Hooded Jacket
Gear Editor Eli Bernstein discusses one of his favorite new products in the 2020 Fall Gear Guide.
Deal of the Week: Black Diamond MidWeight ScreenTap Fleece Gloves
These soft, dextrous gloves provide a shoulder-season boost of warmth.
LifeStraw Go Stainless Steel
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Deal of the Week: Klymit KSB 0°F Down Sleeping Bag
A sweet deal on a spacious mummy bag
Decathlon Quechua 2 Second Easy Fresh & Black
This tent’s up-in-a-flash setup makes it a great car camping shelter.
SABRE Frontiersman Insider Bear Canister
This new-look bear canister is easy to pack and carry.
SABRE Runner Pepper Gel with Adjustable Hand Strap
A compact safety device for solo hikes and runs
GCI Outdoor Slim-Fold Cook Station
This storage-heavy table is a mini-kitchen for car camping meals.
GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker
This chair delivers maximum comfort for car camping chill sessions.
Deal of the Week: Marmot Tungsten UL Hatchback 3
This weather-beating fortress will keep you dry and safe.
Gear 360: Readers Review Helly Hansen Layers
Get ready for fall with a sunshirt, a midlayer, and a do-anything shell.
Merrell Rubato
This light hiking shoe will keep your feet in the comfort zone
Merrell Antora 2
Versatility and comfort for hiking and trail running
VOORMI Drift Jacket
This versatile midlayer excels at temperature regulation.
Deal of the Week: Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest SOLite
This warm foam pad is a smart shoulder-season pick.
Member Deal of the Month: Big Agnes AXL Air Sleeping Pad
This featherweight pad doesn't skimp on cushion.
Decathlon Forclaz Trek 100 Down Hiking Jacket
This down puffy offers lightweight warmth at a sweet price.
The 5 Best Car Camping Tents of 2020
For trips that don’t take you far from the car, these tents will let you rest your head in spacious comfort and style.
Eureka! Copper Canyon LX 4
Most spacious
MSR Habitude 4
Most durable
Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel 3
Best gear storage
Klymit Cross Canyon 2
Most versatile
Merrell MTL Long Sky
A lightweight trail-running shoe that provides outsized protection and stability
September Member Gear Discount
This month's exclusive discount is brought to you by Xero Shoes.
Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds 2.0 Jacket
Stay protected and comfortable in all outdoor conditions
Helly Hansen Odin Stretch Hooded Light Insulator
A comfortable, lightweight, and soft synthetic puffy
Helly Hansen Lifa Active Solen Hoodie
Stay comfortable and protect against the sun
Gear 360: Readers Review Merrell Hiking Shoes
We sent three of Merrell's newest trail runners and light hikers to BACKPACKER members and asked them what they thought.
AMK Mountain Hiker Medical Kit
Emergency aid
Duckworth Vapor Snorkel Hood
UV shield
Kate’s Real Food Bars
Energy boost
Vasque Breeze LT GTX
Light-and-mighty boot
Osprey Hikelite 26
Reliable rucksack
What our Members are Testing Now: The North Face Sotara FUTURELIGHT Jacket
There's more than meets the eye with this comfy, waterproof shell.
Deal of the Week: Mountain Hardwear Super/DS Climb Down Hoody
Save on this warm, stretchy puffy.
Decathlon 2 Second Fresh & Black Three Person Tent
This shelter offers a rapid setup for all campers.
Merrell MQM Flex 2
A hiking shoe that strikes a desirable balance between weight and support.
Merrell Nova 2
Go far in comfort in this ultracushy shoe
Merrell Bravada
A rock solid, women's-specific shoe that is flexible for all-day comfort
ViewRanger Premium + USA Maps
Plan, navigate and share your adventures!
The 6 Best Packable Puffies for Weightless Warmth
Banish worries about pack space and morning shivers on your next cool-weather trip with these lightweight insulated jackets.
Decathlon Trek 100 Down Hiking Jacket
Most affordable lightweight puffy
Black Diamond Approach Down
Most comfortable lightweight puffy
My Big Three: Jessica Tackett, Backpacking Guide
The gear a hiking lifer can't leave home without.
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer/2 Down Hoody
Most versatile lightweight puffy
Mammut Broad Peak Light IN Jacket
Most packable puffy
Western Mountaineering QuickFlash Jacket
Most durable lightweight puffy
Montbell Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka
Best all-around light insulated jacket
Deal of the Week: Patagonia Planing Roll Top Pack 35L
Keep your gear dry with this waterproof pack.
Small-Time Spotlight: PackTowl Nano
This ultralight item boasts outsize convenience.
Deal of the Week: OMEALS Vegetarian Chili
Ditch your stove, not your hot food, with these self-heating meals.
Deal of the Week: SPOT Gen3 Satellite GPS Messenger
Just enough device to keep you safe.
August Member Gear Discount
This month's exclusive discount is brought to you by Therm-A-Rest.
The 6 Best Water Filters for Every Type of Adventure
On short trips or epic expeditions, clean water is a must. Here's how to pick the right filter or purifier for you.
Our 5 Favorite Camp Stoves
Fire up something delicious with these efficient burners.
Deal of the Week: Marmot Tungsten UL Hatchback 3 Tent
Stand up to any storm with this durable, portable shelter.