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February Member Gear Discount
This month's exclusive discount is brought to you by Swiftwick.
Deal of the Week: Black Diamond Storm Headlamp
You need power. This headlamp has it—for 30% off.
Hults Bruk Jonaker
Best hatchet
Full Windsor The Muncher
Lightest multitool
Gerber Center-Drive Plus
Most versatile multitool
Leatherman FREE T4
Most user-friendly multitool
Bubba Sculpin Pocket Knife
Best value knife
Benchmade 535GRY Bugout
Lightest knife
Deal of the Week: Sierra Designs Tuolumne Sweater
This versatile, comfortable jacket is on sale starting at 68% off.
Somewear Global Hotspot
Easiest to use
Bivystick
Biggest battery
SPOT X
Most affordable
Deal of the Week: Julbo Coast Sunglasses
These wraparound shades handle mountain glare and sea spray without looking too technical.
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2
Home sweet home
Ultralight Adventure Equipment Ohm 2.0
Pack animal
Therm-a-Rest Vesper 32°F Quilt
Backcountry bed
Altra Lone Peak 4.0
Foot soldiers
Point 6 Zip Front Top
Most durable wool
Ortovox 230 Merino Competition Zip Neck
Best for expeditions
Smartwool Intraknit Merino 250 Thermal ¼ Zip
Best cold-weather wicking
Gear of the Week: The North Face Homestead Super Dome 4
This superlivable tent is great for families.
Ridge Merino Aspect Highneck
Women's baselayer pick
Outdoor Research Vigor Quarter Zip
Most versatile top
Gore Wear X7 Partial Gore-Tex Unfinium Tights
Most versatile bottoms
Gear of the Week: Smart Bottle Double Wall Outdoor Series
These water containers are durable, light, and packable.
Deal of the Month: Big Agnes Insulated Q-Core Sleeping Pad
This thick pad provides lots of warmth, and at 50% off, it couldn't be a better deal.
Gear of the Week: Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Pants
These puffy trousers save heat—and space—on cold-weather trips.
Gear of the Week: Helly Hansen LifaLoft Hooded Stretch Insulator Jacket
This midlayer won't hold you back when you're on the move.
The Best Trail-Ready GPS Units
Make sure that you are prepared and have a solid GPS in hand before venturing into the backcountry.
6 Ways the Casio Pro Trek Smart WSD-F21HR Helps Guides Navigate the Backcountry
Guides Katie Burns and David Torres share about how the Pro Trek has made their jobs easier.
Salomon QST Lumen 99
Best women's ski
Black Diamond Helio Recon 95
Best stability
LINE Vision 108
Most fun
Blizzard Zero G 95
Lightest
G3 FINDr 102
Best feature
Editors' Picks: The 11 Best Gifts for Hikers of 2019
Want to shop like a BACKPACKER editor? Here's your list.
Gear of the Week: CTR Howler Markus Skully
This light cap is full of features.
Deal of the Month: Garmin Instinct GPS Watch
Snag a rugged GPS watch at a wallet-friendly price.
Gear of the Week: Hillsound FlexSteps
Keep your footing on snowy trails with these packable spikes.
The 5 Best Winter Sleeping Bags
Ward off the cold with these superwarm products.
CEP 3.0
Best for trail running
Heat Holders Original
Warmest sleep sock
Lasting Trekking WHI
Best value
Le Bent Le Send
Best for ski touring
The North Face Forecaster 35
Best for mountaineering
Mystery Ranch Gallatin Peak 40
Most durable
Eddie Bauer Alpine Sisu 50
Best access
BCA Stash 30
Best fit
Editors' Choice: The Best Gear of Winter 2019
We broke our own records this time. In the name of testing, there was no weather too cold, no snow too deep, no location too remote. For one final assessment, we took the standout products to Banff National Park in Alberta, where we found both wicked wind and perfect skiing. The 10 items that excelled in that ultimate trial earned the right to be called the year’s best cold-weather gear.
No Off-Season: These Columbia Jackets Will Keep You Warm and Dry During Your Winter Hikes
There’s no need to spend the colder months indoors, as long as you have the right outerwear for harsh conditions.
Gear of the Week: Smartwool Intraknit Merino 200 Baselayers
Unique design makes these layers extra-breathable.
Mountain Hardwear Power Stretch Stimulus
Most breathable
Seirus Range LX
Warmest glove
Gordini Elias Gauntlet
Best protection
Outdoor Research Inception Aerogel X
Best dexterity
Danner Arctic 600 Side-Zip
Warmest boot
Vasque Coldspark Ultradry
Best value boot
Hanwag Alverstone II GTX
Best traction
Jack Wolfskin Wilderness Lite Texapore Mid
Best support
Sierra Designs Cold Canyon Fleece
Best value insulated jacket
Ortovox Piz Palu
Most comfortable
Mountain Hardwear Phantom Hoody
Lightest jacket
Dynafit FT Insulation Jacket
Best warmth-to-weight
Black Diamond Vision Parka
Most durable puffy jacket
Rab Verglas
Best weatherproofing
Outdoor Research Refuge Air Hooded Jacket
Most versatile jacket
Marmot West Rib Parka
Warmest jacket
December Member Gear Discount
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The 11 Best Hiking Jackets of Winter 2019-2020
Wind, rain, snow: No matter the weather, these jackets are ready to help you get outside and hit the trail.
KEEN Terradora Winter Lace Boot WP
Women's boot pick
NEMO Cosmo 3D Insulated
Best shoulder-season pad
Black Diamond FirstLight 2P
Best tent for mountaineering
Tarptent Moment DW 1P
Strongest tent
Therm-a-Rest Oberon 0°F
Best all-around sleeping bag
Decathlon Forclaz Trek 900 Bag
Best value sleeping bag
Sea to Summit Alpine -40°F
Warmest sleeping bag