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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.
Deal of the Week: Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters
Jump on a good price for these durable gaiters.
Member Deal of the Week: Hydro Flask Journey Series 20 Hydration Pack
Score big savings on great pack for hot-weather hikes.
Hillsound BTR Stool
Featherweight furniture
Casio Pro Trek WSD-F30
Colorful GPS watch
Deal of the Week: Stanley Adventure Shot Glass Set
Quaff your favorite camp beverage with these stainless steel cups.
Wiley X Peak With Captivate
Vision-enhancing sunglasses
Geyser System
On-the-go shower
Sherpa Adventure Gear Kalpana Hike Tight
Resilient legging
Mammut Crashiano Top
Fashion-forward tank
Arc’teryx Kyanite LT Hoody
Versatile fleece
Fjällräven Bergtagen Stretch Trousers
Protective pants
prana Ground Speed Short
Wet and wild shorts
Headsweats Crusher Hat
Heat-beating cap
Black Diamond Rhythm Tee
Durable wool shirt
Backcountry Pentapitch Hooded Pullover
Do-it-all midlayer
Outdoor Element Firebiner
Best gadget
Gear Aid Kotu Tanto Knife
Most durable knife
SOG PowerPint
Best all-around multitool
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Leki Cross Trail MCT 12 Vario Carbon
Best for speed
Kelty Upslope 2.0
Bargain trekking pole
Mountainsmith Andesite
Best value trekking poles
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork WR
Most versatile
The Best Kids Hiking Gear of 2020
Get your family ready for the trail with this hand-me-down-worthy kit.
Takeya 14-Ounce Actives Water Bottle
Best water bottle for kids
UCO Ware Mini Spork
Best utensil
BOGS Kids’ Kicker Slip-Ons
Do-anything shoe
Patagonia Black Hole Gear Tote
Best basecamp bag
What We’re Testing Now: Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody
This breathable midlayer is a jacket for all seasons.
Primus Essential Trail Stove
Stove with the best value
MSR Ceramic 2-Pot Set
Best pot set
UCO Ware 6 Piece Mess Kit
Best mess kit
ESPRO Ultralight Travel Press P0
Most versatile kitchen item
Stowaway Gourmet Turkish Delight
Best breakfast
FlapJacked Soft Baked Cookie Bar
Best snack
Trail Truffles
Best snack
Peak Refuel Sweet Pork and Rice
Best dinner
Ultima Replenisher Hydration Drink Mixes
Best hydration
Food for the Sole Slaws
Best dinner
Patagonia Provisions Savory Seeds
Best snack
Avalanche Swiss Granola
Best breakfast
MPOWERD Luci Explore
Best lantern
Black Diamond ReVolt 350
Best all-around headlamp
Panther Vision Powercap 2.0 Beanie
Most convenient headlamp
Coast FL1R
Lightest headlamp
NEMO Flyer Sleeping Pad
Best self-inflating sleeping pad
Sea to Summit Ultralight Insulated Women’s Mat
Women's sleeping pad pick