Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment Alpini Alaskan Sleeping Bag
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Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment Alpini Alps Sleeping Bag
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Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment Alpini Sleeping Bag
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment Alpini Backcountry Sleeping Bag
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment Elephant Foot Sleeping bag
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment UltraLite Alpini Bivy Sack
New model for this year (Do not check this option if this model was listed as new in last year's Gear Guide)
Vargo Hexagon Wood Stove
The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas
Vargo Decagon Stove
The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas
Vargo Triad XE Stove
The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas
Vargo Triad Stove
The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas
The North Face Allegheny
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Dolomite
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face W Aleutian
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Aleutian
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Bighorn
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Twin Peaks
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Elkhorn
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Wintun
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Casaval
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Casaval XL
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face W Hotlum
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Hotlum
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Hotlum XL
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Mercurial Liner Bag
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face W Re Meow
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Re Meow
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face W Green Kazoo
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Green Kazoo
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Lynx
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face W Cat's Maow
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Cat's Meow
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face W Snow Leopard
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Snow Leopard
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Gold Kazoo
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face W Blue Kazoo
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face Blue Kazoo
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
The North Face W Superlight
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Trail Designs Caldera Keg-F Stove System
The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas
Trail Designs Caldera Keg-H Stove System
The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas
Trail Designs Caldera Cone Stove System
The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas
The North Face Superlight
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Trail Designs Caldera Ti-Tri Sidewinder Stove System
The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas
Trail Designs Caldera Ti-Tri Inferno Stove System
The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas
The North Face Elephant's Foot
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Trail Designs Caldera Ti-Tri Titanium Stove System
The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas
Heal Shin Splits
Do you know any stretches that will help?
Marmot Super Mica Jacket
This jacket hits a backpacking trifecta sweet spot: ultralight, ultracompact, and ultrawaterproof.
Oboz Gallatin Low-cut Hiking Boot
A low-cut hiker that's stable and waterproof.
Choosing the Right Rain Gear
I'm a novice who's weary of spending his cash in the wrong places. Should I go with a softshell jacket or something with a sturdier outer shell?
Layering Sunscreen and Bug Spray
What goes on first, sunscreen or bug repellent?
Skeeter-Evasion Tactics
Will eating sulfur keep mosquitoes away?
The Shocking Truth
Are titanium trekking poles dangerous in a lightning storm?
Double Up on Socks to Prevent Blisters?
I was wondering if wearing two pairs of socks really helps prevent blisters/toe damage? If so, what do you recommend for the second sock?
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Pandra LS Henley
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Gear Review: Craft Big Logo Cap
For those times when a little skull cap just want do, but you still want a hat that wicks and breathes.
Gear Review: Pistil Clover
A stylish hat that packs small and combats camp hair.
Gear Review: Patagonia Das Boot
Shockingly light, impressively warm, fabulously supportive...need we say more?
Gear Review: Polarmax Acclimate Merino Wool Pants
Three-season wool and polyester pants.
Gear Review: Obermeyer UG Pro-75 Tight
Warm, light fleece pants.
Gear Review: Asolo Moran GTX Hiking Boots
Lightweight boots that are comfortable enough to wear on dayhikes, yet burly enough to mount on to a pair of crampons for three-season summit efforts.
Is it Unsafe to Hike in Sandals?
I have found hiking in the sandals works for me because I can also use them as camp shoes, they dry fast, and they're so much lighter than my boots. Do you see any safety issues with do this?
Budget Apparel Guide: $100 Rainshells
Our testers endured a year's worth of wet, cold conditions to find six lightweight jackets that will keep your body dry and your wallet plump.
Budget Apparel Guide: Apparel – Insulation
From mild autumn evenings to winter's deep freeze, here's how to stay warm for less.
Budget Apparel Guide: Bargain Baselayers
For $35 or less, keep your core warm and toasty.
Gear Review: Women's Active Bottoms
For those times on the trail when serious hiking pants are overkill.
Gear Review: Casio Pathfinder Solar-Powered Watch
With solar power and atomic timekeeping, you'll never be late for a summit bid again.
Gear Review: REI MTS Polartec Power Dry Midweight Base Layer
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Gear School: Merino Wool
This all-natural wonder fabric keeps you warm, cool, and stink-free.
The Manual: Travel Off-Trail
Navigate across scree, snow, and rivers without getting blocked or lost.
Gear Review: Kenyon Eco-Therm Base Layer
Recycled polyester and bamboo makes this a super green baselayer.
Gear Review: Hot Chillys PeachSkins Performance Wear Base Layer
A fuzzy top that never smells.
Gear Review: Wickers Softsilk Thermal Base Layer
Lightweight and fast drying
Gear Review: Outlast Mid-Weight Base Layers
Outlast fabric regulates your body temperature for you.
Gear Review: PolarMAX Tech Waffle Crew Base Layer
Ski patrol approved
Gear Review: REI MTS Polartec Power Dry Midweight Base Layer
A baselayer made for high-exertion activities.
Should You Bring "Backup" Essential Gear?
On one hand it seems logical to bring an extra compass, flashlight, knife etc., but on the other it usually just turns out to be dead weight. What's your take on it?
Gear Bargain Hunting: Fleece
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Gear Review: L.L. Bean Goose Down Jacket
For the cost, you won't find a warmer down jacket.
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Toaster Jacket
A bargain waterproof insulated shell that is Rainier worthy.