ALPS Mountaineering Bryce
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ALPS Mountaineering Zion
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L.L.Bean L.L.Bean AT 55 Pack Women's
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L.L.Bean L.L.Bean AT 55 Pack
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LL BEAN Women's Gore-Tex Leather Cresta Hiker
The Khumbu is an all-terrain mountain boot with a design that promotes comfortable walking for any kind of adventure.
Tent Standards?
Are there standards tents must meet to be designated 3- or 4-season?
Gear Review: Helly Hansen Verglas Pants
Softshell pants that are waterproof, breathable, and abrasion resistant.
Gear Review: Marmot Alpinist Pants
Lightweight bibs that turn into pants with a zip.
Gear Review: Outdoor Research TrailBreaker Pants
Breathable softshell pants for skiers that log logs of vertical.
Gear Review: Flylow Magnum/Bella Donna Pants
Ski or snowboard pants that won't get shredded.
Gear Review: First Ascent Rainier Storm Shell Pants
Ultralight shell pants that protect from snow and cold.
Exped MultiMat
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped MegaMat 10 LXW
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped SIM Comfort 10 LW
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped SIM Comfort 7.5 LW
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped SIM Comfort 5 LW
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Gear Review: Arc'teryx Phase AR Zip Neck
A new fabric makes this synthetic zip-t odor free.
Gear Review: SmartWool NTS Microweight Crew
A superthin merino layer that is deceptively durable.
Gear Review: Ortovox Supersoft LS Zipper
The softest baselayer we've tested...ever.
Gear Review: Icebreaker GT 260 Pursuit/Express Legging
Baselayer bottoms that you can wear solo.
Gear Review: Merrell Ashby Zip T
A bargain layer that's pretty and tough.
Gear Review: Dale of Norway 180 Short Sleeve Crew
A short-sleeved baselayer for year-round wear.
Gear Review: Sherpa Adventure Gear Khushi Top
A built-in neck gaiter for her and a built-in hoody for him give this shirt head and neck protection.
Gear Review: Patagonia Capilene 3 Midweight T-Neck
Patagonia updates this perennial favorite making it lighter, faster-drying, and softer then previous Capilene layers.
Gear Review: I/O Bio Merino Pilot Suit
A full-body baselayer (a.k.a. pilot or "union" suit) that's as warm as they come.
Gear Review: Helly Hansen Verglas Hybrid Baselayer
Nordic skiiers and runners will love this moisture moving layer.
Gear Review: Brooks-Range Backcountry Multi-Tool
Cut your tool bag in half with this compact multi-tool.
Gear Review: Merrell Raven/Falconry Tri-Therm Jacket
A three-in-one jacket system...that works.
Gear Review: Patagonia R1 Full-Zip Jacket
This lightweight fleece jacket has been a long-time tester favorite.
Gear Review: REI Antifreeze/Davos Jacket
-20°? No problem for this bargain heater.
Gear Review: Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody
A super warm jacket that compresses down to softball size.
Gear Review: Columbia Heat Elite Jacket
Columbia's "Omni-Heat" increases insulation by 20 percent over standard fill.
Millet Respiration 30 Lady
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Gear Review: The North Face Redpoint Vest
A core-warming affordable, functional vest.
Millet Respiration 30
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Millet Respiration 35
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Gear Review: Montbell ThermaWrap BC Jacket
A versatile jacket that blends in anywhere.
Millet Elevation 30 LD
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Gear Review: Boxers or Briefs?
Although perhaps not as sexy as a brand new Gore-Tex Pro hardshell, the most basic of baselayers is a crucial component of your backcountry enjoyment. We put three mens' styles to the test.
Millet Elevation 30
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Millet Elevation 40
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Gear Review: Mountain Hardware Gravitor/Sooka Jacket
A waterproof ski jacket that's warm as well.
Millet Odyssee 50 + 10 Lady
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Millet Odyssee 50 + 10
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Millet Odyssee 60 + 10
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Gear Review: Canada Goose HyBridge Jacket
A hybrid softshell/puffy jacket.
Millet Atakama 48 + Lady
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Millet Atakama 48+
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Millet Atakama 58+
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Millet Namche 50+15 Lady
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Millet Namche 55+10
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Millet Namche 70+15
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Gear Review: Rab Infinity Jacket
A water resistant, down-filled force field.
Millet Beyond 25
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GoLite Women's Terrono 65L
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GoLite Men's Terrono 70L
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GoLite Women's Terrono 85L
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Exped SIM Lite 3.8 LW
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped SIM Lite 3.8 M
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped SIM Lite Mummy 2.5 M
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped SIM Lite 2.5 XS
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped SIM Lite Basic 2.5 M
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
GoLite Men's Terrono 90L
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Exped SIM Lite 2.5 M
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Ultimate Backcountry Beds
For five months, we tested 50 bags, pads, and other snooze-related gear to find perfect sleep systems for every season.
Exped AirMat Basic UL 7.5 M
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped AirMat Basic UL 7.5 S
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped AirMat Basic 7.5 LW
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped AirMat Basic 7.5 S
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped AirMat Basic 7.5 M
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Ultralight Bargain: Sleeping Bags and Sleeping Pads
For warm summer nights, this two-pound system delivers sweet dreams for just $138.
Basecamp Luxury: Sleeping Bags, Sleeping Pad, and Camp Pillows
Get all the comforts of home with this four-star setup.
Exped Comfortfoam Mat 7 LW
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped Comfortfoam Mat 7 M
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Exped LLC SynMat UL 7 M
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Gear Review: Westcomb Skeena Hoody
A weather-resistant shell that's as warm as a sweater.
Gear Review: Marmot Up Track Jacket
This wind resistant yet breathable softshell is great for layering.
Exped LLC SynMat UL 7 S
Upgrade your zzzzz's with this luxe and versatile system.
Gear Review: Salomon XT Wings II Softshell Jacket
An ultralight softshell that wicks.
Gear Review: Rab Exodus Jacket
A midweight softshell that's multiseason.