Mammut Kira Winter
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
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Mammut Kompact Winter
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Mammut Lithium 32
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Mammut Lithium Z 20
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Gear Review: Tech40 TraiLeader Pro Watch
This compact piece packs all the technology and none of the size.
Gear Review: Timex Expedition WS4 Watch
This one-glance watch was built with the input of renowned alpinist Conrad Anker.
Gear Review: Atrek Electronic Trekking Poles
If wrist gear isn't for you, check out these versatile trekking poles
Gear Review: Freestyle Nomad Watch
This durable and accurate timepiece is also a bargain.
Gear Review: Tissot T-Touch Expert Watch
This touch-screen timepiece combines durability, accuracy, and elegance.
Gear Review: Garmin Forerunner 310XT
This watch boasts all the bells and whistles of a great training watch and GPS device.
Gear Review: Suunto X10 Watch
Map your route and much more with this high-tech wrist watch.
Gear Review: Lafuma Futura Clipper Chair
Kick back, throw your feet up and enjoy this super comfy camp lounger.
Gear Review: Lodge Logic Deep Dutch Oven
Cook almost anything in this burly outdoor oven.
Gear Review: REI Weekend Cooler
Keep your weekend fixings cool with this soft, spacious cooler.
Gear Review: GSI Infinity 4 Person Deluxe Tableset
This sturdy four-person mess kit boasts more than pretty colors.
Gear Review: Kelty Kitchen Sink
On dish duty? This portable basin makes scrubbing easy.
Gear Review: Coleman Fold N Go Grill
Interchangeable cooking surfaces make this compact stove a cook's backcountry dream
Will Vinegar Purify Water?
I've heard that bleach and iodine tablets are only good for water purification for six months. What about white vinegar? Will it purify water?
Towing Out Trash
What's your method for storing and hauling your trash on a multi-day trip? I usually just use plastic bags but there's got to be a more packable way.
Gear Lab: Boots in a Cement Mixer
To survive mixer-tough mountain trails, get Old World craftsmanship.
Danner, Inc. Mountain Light II
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Danner, Inc. Explorer
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Danner, Inc. Danner Light II
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Danner, Inc. Talus GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Danner, Inc. Expedition GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Danner, Inc. Instigator GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Danner, Inc. Radical 452 GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Gear Lab: Tents in a Pressure Washer
Who wants a mountain tent that buckles under pressure? Not us–so we subjected four to a powerful series of tests.
Danner, Inc. 453 GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Gear Lab: Sleeping Bags Run Over By a Truck
When you lose loft, you lose warmth. Ergo, the most durable bag is the one that bounces back best from 3,989 pounds of compression.
Gear Lab: Packs
If a backpack can survive road rash at 60 miles per hour, it can handle any backcountry abuse.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Boots
Whether you're mountaineering, snowshoeing, hiking, or trail running we've tested the winter boot/shoe models you'll want.
Danner, Inc. Ascend
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Backpacks
These versatile backpacks will keep you outdoors all year long.
Gear Review: JanSport Tahoma Backpack
The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite.
Gear Review: Osprey Kode 30 Backpack
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Gear Review: Lowe Alpine Snowstorm 20:20 Backpack
This versatile Lowe Alpine pack handles it all.
Gear Review: Gregory Palisade 80 Backpack
Best pack for large winter loads and family trips.
Gear Review: Deuter Freerider Pro 28SL Backpack
This ultra-comfortable pack tests best with diehard snowshoers.
Gear Review: Cold Cold World Chernobyl Backpack
Cold Cold World offers custom packs sewn in New Hampshire.
Gear Review: Black Diamond Anarchist Avalung Backpack
A potentially lifesaving pack for the backcountry skier.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Sleeping Bags, Pads, & Pillows
Five sleeping bags, two sleeping pads, and the cushiest pillow anywhere.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Tents
Find a tent to fit your needs–basecamp, solo, bargain, ultralight, etc.–with these seven options.
Gear Review: MSR Denali Tyker Snowshoe
Best shoe for the mini mountaineer
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Gloves & Mittens
Keep your digits warm with these glove and mitten options.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Cameras
Whether you want to shoot action video or beautiful still photos we have a camera for you.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Kitchen Supplies
Found! A five-ounce sled that fits in your pack. Plus poles, sunscreen, and face masks that are winter ready.
Gear Review: Innate Kaze Mug
This Innate mug doubles as a thermos.
Gear Review: GSI Outdoors Compact Scraper
Make doing the dishes a snap with this easily packable GSI Outdoors scraper.
Gear Review: Stanley nineteen13 Flask
This 8-ounce flask is made of stainless steel.
Gear Review: Primus Eta CampLite Pot
The addition of heat exchanger fins helps this Primus pot boil fast, really fast.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide: Softshells
Whether you're skiing, snowshoeing, running, or hiking this winter, grab one of these softshells.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Pants
Five shell pants for any adventure.
Gear Review: Fischer Snowbound Rugged Nordic Touring Ski
This all-around Nordic ski both glides and grips for awesome touring.
Gear Review: Garmont Excursion Backcountry Touring Boot
This boot has the best of both worlds: The comfort of a Nordic boot, with the warmth of telemark boot.
Gear Review: Voile HD Mountaineer 3-Pin Backcountry Touring Binding
Simple and user-friendly, these Voile skis are also built to weather the abuse of varied terrains.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide: Hardshells
These six hardshell jackets will keep you covered in any weather.
Gear Review: Karhu XCD Guide Backcountry Touring Ski
Ideal for turning and climbing on rugged backcountry day trips.
Gear Review: Dynafit Zzeus TF-X/Gaia Alpine Touring Boot
Stiff on the downhill, flexible when skinning up, this boot has it all.
Gear Review: G3 Onyx Alpine Touring Binding
Adjustable and easy to use, traveling through varied terrain is a breeze.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Navigation
Never get, or stay, lost with these navigation devices.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Baselayers
From shorts to tops, we've got your core coverings.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Insulating Jackets
Stay cozy in all temps with these puffy jackets.
Eagle Creek Thrive 65L
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Eagle Creek Twist 65L
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Eagle Creek Thrive Vita 75L
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Eagle Creek Truist 45L
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Eagle Creek Thrive 90L
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Eagle Creek Twist 45L
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Eagle Creek Truist 45L
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Eagle Creek W Truist 55L
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Eagle Creek Truist 55L
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Eagle Creek Truist 55L
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Eagle Creek Truist 55L
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Eagle Creek Truist 65
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Eagle Creek Thrive 90L
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Gear Review: Tifosi Tyrant Sunglasses
With transition lenses, these sunglasses are great for winter low light.
Gear Review: Nikon Ecobins
There's no lead or arsenic in these green-glassed binoculars.
Gear Review: Carson Raven RV-826 Binocular
This 8x26 Raven binocular comes with a waterproof housing.