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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.
Lily Trotters Compression Socks
You can feel the compression as soon as you pull them on, but they’re not too tight for all-day use.
The North Face Activist Mid FUTURELIGHT
Most Breathable
adidas Terrex Free Hiker Parley
Most Comfortable
Deal of the Week: Leatherman Micra
Save on this small-yet-mighty multitool.
Jack Wolfskin Force Striker Texapore Mid
Most Stable
Hoka One One Challenger Mid Gore-Tex
Best Stride
Tecnica Plasma Mid
Best Fit
La Sportiva Saber GTX
Best All-Around Light Hiking Boot
How to Power Your Electronic Devices in the Backcountry
From cell phones to GPS devices to headlamps, rechargeable electronics are becoming increasingly common on the trail. Stay powered with this strategy guide.
Deal of the Week: Nikwax Duo-Pack
Keep your gear going strong with a great deal on this cleaning kit.
ZOLEO Satellite Communicator
Stay connected anywhere with this affordable, easy-to-use text and email messenger. Get two-way global communication, emergency SOS, and check-in with GPS location.
Deal of the Week: Big Agnes Picket SL 30°F
This bag stretches, but your wallet won't.
What Our Members Are Testing Now: Zoleo Satellite Communicator
This simple backcountry messaging device was a hit with our tester.
Deal of the Week: MSR WindBurner
This stove won't let a little weather ruin your dinner.
July Member Gear Discount
This month's exclusive discount is brought to you by MSR.
The Best New Ultralight Backpacking Gear of 2020
Want to pare down your hiking kit's weight? These 14 minimalist products are made for going far and fast.
Mammut Kento Light HS
Lightest shell
Deal of the Week: Merrell Trail Glove 5
Save on a minimalist, distance-crushing shoe.
The 6 Best Daypacks of 2020
Wring extra miles out of long summer afternoons with these weight-conscious daypacks.
Salomon XA 25
Best organization in a daypack
Matador Freerain32
Most weatherproof daypack
Six Moon Designs Daybreaker
Best daypack for overpackers
Black Diamond Trail Blitz 12
Best daypack for big miles
CamelBak Women's Zephyr Vest
Best daypack for women
Montane Mezzo 10
Best value daypack
The North Face EcoTrail Synthetic 0°F
Greenest budget sleeping bag
NEMO Tempo 35°F
Best all-around budget sleeping bag
Mountain Hardwear Bozeman 15°F
Best value sleeping bag
ALPS Mountaineering Fusion 40°F
Most versatile budget bag
L.L. Bean Classic Camp Sleeping Bag 40°F
Roomiest budget bag
Deal of the Week: Garmin Fenix 6
Save on this feature-packed watch.
10 Pieces of Self-Care Gear For Post-Quarantine Camping
Make your next trip a luxurious one.
Deal of the Week: BioLite HeadLamp 330
Shine a light on this week's best gear deal.
Member Deal of the Week: The North Face Hydra 26
Save on a comfy pack that's made for long dayhikes.
June Member Gear Discount
This month's exclusive discount is brought to you by Somewear Labs.
The 4 Best Bras for Backpacking
From ultrasupportive to odor-immune, these four models won us over.
Deal of the Week: MSR Hubba Tour 2
This single-wall shelter has a ton of storage space.
The 5 Best Ultralight Backpacks for Thru-Hikers (and Everyone Else)
We put the season’s newest featherweight packs through 3,800 total miles of testing. These are the ones that kept our long-distance team cruising along in ultralight bliss.
Six Moon Designs Swift X
Most comfortable ultralight pack
Hyperlite Mountain Gear 2400 Junction
Most durable ultralight backpack
Gossamer Gear G4-20 Ultralight 42
Best value ultralight pack
LiteAF 35L Curve Fast-Track-Pack
Lightest backpack
Mountain Laurel Designs Prophet DCF 48
Best all-around
The Best Bargain Backpacking Gear
Get maximum value for minimum cash with these 14 standout products.
What Our Members Are Testing Now: Dark Peak NESSH Lightweight Down Jacket
This puffy excelled as an insulating layer during winter on the Great Plains.
The Best Gear for Bug-Free Summer Hiking
The worst part of summer hiking: mosquitos, black flies, ticks, and other pests. Shield yourself from head to toe with these swarm-tested picks, the best of 14 bug-baffling products we tried.
Repel Plant-Based Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent
DEET alternative
Ben’s 100% DEET
Super spray
Thermacell Radius Zone Mosquito Repellent Gen 2.0
Bug-free basecamp
ExOfficio BugsAway Sol Cool Ampario Convertible Pants
Protective pants
Craghoppers Insect Shield Adventure II Long-Sleeved Shirt
Impenetrable shirt
Deal of the Week: Eddie Bauer First Ascent Katabatic 3
Get a bomber winter expedition tent at a great price.
Deal of the Week – Mother's Day Edition: La Sportiva Spire GTX
Get a crazy-good hiking shoe for a crazy-low price.
GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Dualist HS
Efficient kitchen set
Columbia Irico Freezer Pant
Heat-beating bottoms
Montane Element Stretch Jacket
Cozy shell
HydraPak Flux 1L Bottle
Best bottle
RapidPure Pioneer Straw
Lightest purifier
MSR Thru-Link InLine Microfilter
Best in-line filter
May Member Gear Discount
This month's exclusive discount is brought to you by BioLite.
The 10 Best Outdoor Mothers' Day Gifts of 2020
Whether mom's nearby or far away, help her enjoy the outdoors with these 10 great picks.
Deal of the Week: Chaco Z/Cloud Sandals
Celebrate summer with an updated outdoor classic.