Gear

Experience fewer lost signals with the Magellan Triton 200, a basic GPS for a bargain price.

Apple iPhone 3G brings maps and downloadable GPS software to your fingertips.

With a quad-helix antenna and preloaded topo maps, the Garmin Colorado 400t is the fastest of GPS units.

There's nothing cozier than a warm, dry tent on a cold night. But strong winds and rain can turn setup into a sopping, frustrating fiasco.

Rain, snow, cold, hard knocks–the backcountry can be tough on trail gadgets. You can either upgrade your devices, or learn how to protect them.

Beat wind, rain, and snow with 5 tips from an expert outdoor cameraman.

I'm organizing my first group trip. Can I rent gear for newbies who may not be ready to buy?

How do manufacturers make your trusty tent poles better for the environment? We discovered the magic formula right here.

Our female testers pick their favorite gear for fall hikes.

Our tester spent 18 days climbing, camping, and evaluating gear on America's highest, coldest peak. If his picks made it there, they can make it anywhere.

At right around two pounds per person, these three-season, double-occupancy shelters do everything but weigh you down.

Patch a tent hole, layer for extreme conditions, clean your stove, make an old bag warmer, and more.

Before you shop–and buy–your dream camera, familiarize yourself with these commonly used terms

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Solar panels and hand crank keep Eton Microlink FR150 weather radio going and going.

A sudden swim in a glacier-fed river nearly finishes a ranger.

Stunned by the loss of his friends, a stranded climber struggles down one of Alaska's toughest peaks.

Ski mountaineers will love both climbing and cruising in this pack from our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a>.

With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.

Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.

Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.

With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.

The customizable Intention 75 pack by Mountain Hardwear accommodates large loads and day hikes alike.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

Scramble up anything with the North Face's climber-oriented Spire 40 backpack.

This pared-down pack hauls big loads.

The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.

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

With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.

Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.

A single compartment backpack that hauls big loads. Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

This pack moves with you.

With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.

A 100-liter pack that provides excellent load transfer and customlike comfort

This pack moves with you.

With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.

With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.

The Millet Elevation 30 has everything you want in a pack&mdash;stabilty, support, and even wrist loops.

Ski mountaineers will love both climbing and cruising in this pack from our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a>.

This pack moves with you.

A single compartment backpack that hauls big loads.

Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.

The durable Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 backpack is full of handy pockets and bungees for the organized trekker.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

Don't worry, the updates to these tried-and-true packs are worthy.

Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.

This pared-down pack hauls big loads.

A 60-liter ultralight frameless rucksack perfect for long weekends

Ski mountaineers will love both climbing and cruising in this pack from our <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/april_2009_table_of_contents_gear_guide_issue/articles/12859">2009 Gear Guide</a>.

With removable support, the Arc'teryx Khazri 55 backpack lets you choose between stability or a lighter load.

Wenger's Zernez 50L pack has mountains of features including a built-in raincover and clear map flap.

Just $149 can buy you a great pack.

Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.