Gear

We tested 150 boots this year, tallying enough trail miles to hike from Acadia to Denali–and back. Why? To help you find the perfect outdoor footwear.

Heading out for a long haul? With these backpacks, you'll have the room you need for long trail comfort.

From this year's Editors' Choice winner to the ultimate organizational wonder, these weekend packs are perfect for heading to the hills Friday to Sunday.

Heading out for the day? We have your can-do ultimate daypack. From the best bargain to the lightest on the market, these packs have everything you need.

From the most headroom to the best deal, three isn't a crowd with these tents.

All you need is a roof over your head you say? A tarp might be just what you're after.

Head to the high-country with these altitude-ready tents.

Going solo? Options abound with these 1-person tent choices.

From the most innovative to the most eco-friendly, pitch one of these 2-person tents for your home away from home.

We tested 150 boots this year, tallying enough trail miles to hike from Acadia to Denali–and back. Why? To help you find the perfect outdoor footwear.

Your sleep is important to us. That's why we logged 250 nights under the stars, from Alaska to Wales, to bring you the 30 best bags of the year.

Your sleep is important to us. That's why we logged 250 nights under the stars, from Alaska to Wales, to bring you the 30 best bags of the year.

Your sleep is important to us. That's why we logged 250 nights under the stars, from Alaska to Wales, to bring you the 30 best bags of the year.

Your sleep is important to us. That's why we logged 250 nights under the stars, from Alaska to Wales, to bring you the 30 best bags of the year.

Want a one-pack quiver? Get this versatile lightweight.

This all-purpose weekend pack is comfortable and light.

How do you replace a legend? Cut its footprint without cutting warmth.

No bag in this challenge incorporated more recycled components.

Recycled materials and fewer trucking miles trim carbon weight.

A winning combo: Make it light and local.

Less bag where many hikers don't need it makes a big difference.

5 manufacturers answer our call for eco-friendly sacks.

Tent leak like a sieve? Boots stink like a compost pile? Don't worry. Class is now in session. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this in your one-stop, do-it-all user's guide.

We tested 150 boots this year, tallying enough trail miles to hike from Acadia to Denali–and back. Why? To help you find the perfect outdoor footwear.

The best new gear. That's what earns our seal of approval, and only after months of hardcore testing. This year, we subjected dozens of products to heinous trail conditions from Alaska to Wales. In the end, 18 survived to take our top honor.

Your sleep is important to us. That's why we logged 250 nights under the stars, from Alaska to Wales, to bring you the 30 best bags of the year.

Home improvement: The best new shelters are roomy and light, thanks to innovative pole structures that expand space and reduce weight and bulk.

How do we know this year's packs are lighter and more comfortable than ever? We spent the last 12 months lugging loads from Denali to the 'Daks to bring you the 32 best.

Conquer all the fourteeners and beyond with this stable and well-ventilated pack.

Climb, scramble, and mountaineer with the stable Variant pack.

No rips, tears, or fraying here: The Peuterey is one rugged pack.

Make the Eclipse your go-to pack for long treks and backcountry bushwhacks.

Soaked, scuffed, and beat up? We'll show you how to get your trusty footwear back to trail-ready.

From sleeping pads to trekking poles, we'll have you good to go in no time.

Save your down, seal up tears, and get ready for wet weather with the all-inclusive guide.

Mend a broken pole, fix leaky seams, and get rid of that musty smell.

Learn how to fix snagging zippers, re-waterproof material, deal with frayed fabric, and more.

Our top ultralight tarp ensures versatility with no weight.

This tarp is best for groups of campers.

Our best all-around 3-person tent combines the best of space, weight, and weatherproofing.

This top ultralight stood up to fierce winds in Alaska, and is a snap to set up.

This light, large, and affordable tent will appeal to almost any three-season camper.

Roomy, rugged, and light-as-a-feather--that's why the Fly Creek is this year's pick for best all-around solo tent.

This is one of the lightest, toughest four-season tent on the market.

Want to get a winter tent without breaking the bank? The Cirque is the tent for you.

This winter tent is long, lean, and livable.

Black Diamond's Stormtrack will keep even giants warm in the mountains.

Adequate space, bomber construction, and light weight make the String Ridge our pick for this year's best mountaineering tent.

The Minibus is just like its namesake: Roomy, big, and heavy.

Space and price align in the Zeta 3.

If you're taller than tall, the Marmot Crib could be for you.

The Ajanta feels bigger than you'd ever expect, and comes at a sweet price

Not even the strongest winds can faze the roomy Black Diamond Oasis.

Rain making your fly droop? Adjust your tent from the inside with this pricey tent.

This extra-large tent dwarfs all other "big-guy" tents.

Tarptent's innovative tent creates an ultralight solution for big campers.

The Hoodoo isn't exactly ultralight, but it provides plush quarters for a great price.

This eco-friendly single-wall tent doesn't skimp on quality features.

Want double walls but low weight? Try the Carbon Reflex 2.

The Taurine tackles both light-and-fast summer jaunts and heavy winter expeditions.

This all-conditions champ can handle any weather in any season.

This tent matches ultralight values with tough design.

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The lightest solo tent tested is also--surprise--the biggest.

The Nemo Gogo works great for tall hikers--provided you don't mind not sitting up.

This huge, livable solo tent is also a killer deal.

Perfect for stargazers, the MontBell Crescent offers 180-degree views of the night sky.

This high-and-wide tent is meant for one, but can fit two, provided they're under six feet tall.

This Gore-Tex hiking boot has only improved since we named it Editors' Choice last year.

Expect heavy-duty performance in this lightweight hiking boot by La Sportiva.

The Outdry treatment and ultralight weight mean this hiking shoe will go wherever you do.

Get a grip—the soles of these boots stick to any surface.

These boots are tough on terrain but nice and comfortable on feet.

Heavy loads and dangerous terrain are no obstacle for these waterproof mountaineering boots.

The North Face packs extreme waterproofing and long distance comfort into this bargain boot.

This boot is the perfect fit from the first lace-up to the top of the tallest, wettest mountain.

For tough hikes with heavy loads and varying terrain, choose this waterproof and super supportive boot.