G3 Ion LT 12 Bindings
These brakeless bindings shed grams.
Gear
Gear
Black Diamond Helio Fixed Length Carbon Pole
Swing weight matters, which is why we love these featherlight poles.
QALO Rings
The wedding ring gets an adventure upgrade.
Mountain Hardwear StretchDown Jacket
Stretch your money and your arms with this new down puffy.
Outdoor Research Skyward Jacket & Bib
This softshell performs like a hardshell—or is it a hardshell that performs like a softshell?
Tecnica Zero G Guide Pro Boot
This super-stiff, aggressive boot is the lightest ever in its category.
Columbia Outdry EX Gloves
Sweaty hands are no match for these waterproof/breathable gloves.
Arc'teryx Procline Carbon Boot
It’s a one-boot quiver for alpinists.
Backpacker Editors' Choice Snow 2016
From skis to jackets to boots, these 12 products are the cream of the crop.
Altra Lone Peak 3.0 Neoshell Mid
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Mountain Laurel Designs 38L BURN
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GSI Outdoors Essential Travel Spoon
Spatula spoon
Under Armour Infil Hike GTX
Light and stiff hiker
Katadyn BeFree
Mini filter
Tailwind Endurance Fuel
Liquid Food
Omeals
Camp food
Sol Altitude Sunguard
Sun protection
Fjällräven Abisko Lite Trekking Trouser
Trail armor
Mountain Khakis Camber 104 Hybrid Pant
Trail to town
Millet Aiguilles Vertes Cordura Pant
Perfect for peakbaggers
Western Rise Granite Camp Pant
Most versatile outdoor pants
Under Armour ArmourVent Trail Shorts
Breathable shorts
Duckworth Vapor Tee
Comfiest tee
ExOfficio Sol Cool Long Sleeve Half Zip
Half zip sunshirt
Marmot Windshear SS
A breathable shirt for adventure travel
Eddie Bauer Resolution Mesh Tee Shirt
A cross-training bargain
Handful Adjustable Bra
Comfortable outdoor bra
Kari Traa Svala L/S
Versatile baselayer
Royal Robbins MerinoLux Go Everywhere Polo
Go from peak to pub
Terramar Airtouch T
Comfy bargain
Purple Rain Skirt
Hiking skirt
Patagonia Latticeback Tank
Workhorse tank
Mountain Equipment Eclipse Hooded Zip Tee
Alpine hoody
Dynafit Thermal 2 ½ Zip
Versatile baselayer
L.L. Bean Overland Performance Flannel Shirt
This flannel can handle just about any obstacle.
The Best Knives of 2016
Ever backpacker needs a reliable knife. These three are a good bet, no matter your preferences.
Spyderco Native 5
Folder
Leatherman Signal
Multitool
The 15 Best New Hiking Shells of 2016
Our testers took hardshells and softshells out in every kind of weather. What follows is their favorite storm armor of the season.
Arc’teryx Atom SL Softshell
In cool conditions, ditch separate insulation and windshell pieces in favor of this light and warm softshell.
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol LT Softshell
This tough, breathable softshell will carry you from summer alpine hikes to winter ski tours.
Adidas Terrex Agravic Wind Jacket
You won’t find more comfortable protection for 4 ounces than this ultralight women's windshell.
Sherpa Adventure Gear Tufan Softshell
A fleecy pattern on the inside gives this lightweight softshell a supple feel.
Eddie Bauer Sandstone Shield Hooded Jacket
Superior weatherproofing and durability boost the all-purpose performance of this hybrid jacket.
Columbia Outdry Ex Diamond
This jacket never wets out. Period.
Montane Minimus 777 Hardshell
This ultralight hardshell is the lightest three-layer waterproof/breathable shell we’ve seen.
Rab Firewall Rain Jacket and Pants
This tough rain suit is tailor-made for lanky shapes.
The 14 Best Tents of 2016
Whether you go light or go big, one of these bomber tents is right for your trip.
Nemo Apollo 3P
Floorless Pyramid
Marmot Colfax 3P
Most Versatile
The North Face VE 25
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Hilleberg Tarp 5
Versatile Tarp
Sierra Designs Nightwatch
Affordable Castle
Fjällräven Abisko Shape 2
Planet-Friendly Bomb Shelter
MSR Freelite 2
Livable Lightweight
L.L. Bean Microlight UL2
Editor's Choice Update
Nemo Equipment Escape Pod
Minimalist Bug Shelter
Mountain Hardwear Ghost UL2
Light-and-Tight Freestander
Hilleberg Niak
Bomb Shelter
Exped Carina IV
Light Four-Person Tent
The Tentlab Moonlight 2
Fully Featured
The 13 Best Sleeping Bags and Pads of 2016
Your bag is your bed in the backcountry. Pick one of the best sleeping bags of the year, and you'll stay comfy in whatever nature throws at you.
Big Agnes Double Stuffed Double Z Air Pad
Big Agnes added 5 ounces of synthetic fill to the Editors’ Choice-winning Double Z sleeping pad, perfect for cold sleepers.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Camper SV Sleeping Pad
This sleeping pad offers big-time comfort for just a little extra bulk.
Exped Synmat Hyperlight Duo
Say goodbye to the gap with the best couples’ sleeping pad for backpackers.
The 16 Best Hiking Boots and Shoes of 2016
Meet the best footwear that money can buy.
The 22 Best Backpacks of 2016
From hydration packs to multiday haulers, you won't find better backpacks than these.
Marmot Quark Sleeping Bag
With down on top and synthetic insulation underneath, this hybrid sleeping bag maximizes the performance benefits of both types of fill.
Big Agnes Boot Jack 25 Sleeping Bag
Get a legit, three-season down sleeping bag that’s true to its temp rating for less than $200.
Sea to Summit Ember EbI Quilt
For light-and-fast summer trips, there’s nothing better than this quilt: It weighs less than a pound and packs down to grapefruit size.
Vaude Arctic 800 Sleeping Bag
Smart features make this synthetic three-season sleeping bag especially cozy on subfreezing nights.
NEMO Equipment Moonwalk Sleeping Bag
Go tent-less with this warm-weather sleeping bag’s waterproof bottom and footbox.
Valandre Shocking Blue NEO Sleeping Bag
This toasty expedition sleeping bag combines plush, high-quality down with a unique draft collar for remarkable warmth to weight.
The North Face Superlight 15 Sleeping Bag
A beautiful marriage of weight, warmth, and packability, this may be the only sleeping bag you’ll ever need.
Katabatic Sawatch Quilt
Premium materials and a semi-quilt design make this one of the lightest three-season options available.
Mountain Equipment Glacier 400 Super Light Sleeping Bag
An armored shell protects this weather-resistant sleeping bag from all but the worst conditions.
Sea to Summit Reactor Fleece Liner
Sleeping Bag Liner
Big Agnes Buell 30
Budget bag