Editors' Choice Award 2017: Katadyn BeFree
No Fuss Filter
Gear
Gear
Humangear casq
Insulated bottle
CamelBak Quick Stow Chill Flask
Insulated bottle
Grayl Ultralight
Purest water
Mosquito Protection Designed For the Backcountry
Thermacell mosquito repellers offer an alternative to messy lotions and sprays. All Thermacell repellers create a 15 FT zone of protection against mosquitoes, covering you and those around you.
Good To-Go Bibimbap
Korean feast
Larabar Bites
Decadent snack
Know Brainer Creamer
Butter coffee
Copper Cup Turmeric Latte
Decaf nightcap
Wondermade Marshmallows
Cocoa booster
Sherpa Food Tsampa
Himalayan breakfast
Mountain Standard Power On Protein Pancakes
Muscle cakes
Birch Benders Paleo Pancakes
Caveman flapjacks
Alpine Aire Classic Guacamole
Best trail guac
Mountain Standard Red Mountain Salsa
Classic salsa
Fourpoints Bars
Slow-burn energy
KIND Pressed
Best fruit and veggie bar
Omeals Southwest Style Chicken
Stoveless dinner
Brami Beans
Ancient snack
Safe Catch Elite Wild Tuna
Packable protein
Jetboil MightyMo
Ultralight
Camp Chef Stryker 100
Budget saver
BioLite Camp Stove 2
Power source
GSI Fairshare Mug II
Versatile cup
MSR Alpine Long Tool Spoon
Utility spoon
Hydro Flask Rocks
Insulated tumbler
MSR Ceramic Solo Pot
Eco-friendly pot
Sea to Summit X-Seal & Go
To-go containers
Sea to Summit X-Brew Coffee Dripper
Best cup of joe
Primus PrimeTech Stove Kit
Fuel sipper
Apple Watch Series 2
Active smartwatch
Garmin Rino 755t
Do-it-all GPS
GoPro HERO5 Session
Ultralight POV camera
ViewRanger Skyline
Hiking app
AMPware Crank Case
Power-generating phone case
Goal Zero Nomad 7 Plus
Slim solar charger
Biolite BaseLantern XL
Feature-rich lantern
Kokatat Poseidon
Customizable PFD
Seal Line Bulkhead Compression Drybag
Best storage
Bending Branches Expedition Plus
Canoe paddle
AIRE BAKraft Hybrid
Self-bailing packraft
Old Town Predator PDL
Leg-powered paddlecraft
Red Paddle Co Explorer
Packable SUP
Dagger Stratos 14.5L
Touring kayak
Hydration through Hell: How the CamelBak changed the way we drink
Thanks to a 100-degree bike ride and some innovation push from desert-stationed soldiers, the CamelBak permanently changed the course of hydration history.
The 12 Best New Hiking Shells of 2017
Hardshell, softshell and everything in between: These jackets will protect you from any kind of weather.
Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds
Best for Mountaineering
Patagonia Storm Racer
Lightest
Marmot Valor (m's Adonis)
Most breathable
Montane Minimus Stretch
Best weight-to-features
Dynafit Elevation Gore-Tex Jacket
Year-round performer
Cotopaxi Teca Half-Zip
Eco-friendly windshell
Marmot Lightstream
Best Summer Softshell
Montbell Stretch Rain Pants
Best Leg Protection
adidas Voyager Jacket
Best Buy
Outdoor Research Helium Hybrid Hooded Jacket
Most Versatile
Mountain Hardwear Thundershadow
Best Value
Columbia OutDry Extreme ECO Jacket
One of our favorite waterproof, breathable fabrics gets an eco-friendly upgrade.
The 11 Best New Tents of 2017
Whatever type of shelter you're looking for, these backpacking tents have you covered.
Sierra Designs High Route 1FL
Solo Palace
Mountainsmith Bear Creek 2
Budget Saver
NEMO Spike 2P
Floorless Ultralight
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Platinum
Roomy Ultralight
Kelty Horizon 2
Best Value
REI Co-op Quarter Dome 2
Light and Livable
MSR Access 2
Shoulder-Season Shelter
Cotopaxi Inti 2
Shape Shifter
Marmot Tungsten UL 3P
Light and Strong
Cotopaxi Techo 3
Most Organized
Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6
Car-Camping Luxury
Slingfin WindSaber
Strongest
The 13 Best New Sleeping Bags & Pads of 2017
The best sleeping bags and pads to keep you well rested for the trail.
REI Co-op Flash Insulated
Lightest
Sea to Summit Comfort Light SI Pad
Best Self-Inflater
Therm-A-Rest Trail King SV
Extra Cushion
Kammok Thylacine
Most Versatile
Sierra Designs Zissou Plus 4 Season
Best Value
Cotopaxi Sueño
Most versatile