Gear

If you sleep better knowing you're in a fuss-free fortress, this two-person tent is the one for you.

This three-person tent boasts freestanding convenience and luxe headroom at an affordable price.

The six-person version of the 2014 Editors’ Choice Award-winning Optic 2.5 tent, this palace features a rollaway fly and adjoining doors for 180-degree views.

Expansive headroom and an unusually sturdy design make this three-person tent a comfy, affordable choice for car-camping and short-mileage overnights.

This versatile solo tent is a castle for one and an ultralight shelter for two.

Solo tents sometimes feel coffin-tight, but this nonfreestanding, double-wall dome is supremely livable.

Most tents this light skimp on space or durability, but the three-person Dagger saves weight with unusually strong, ultralight fabrics.

We’ve long loved the livability (and affordability) of this iconic double-wall two-person dome tent, which won our 2010 Editors’ Choice Gold Award. This spring, a 10-ounce weight reduction and improved ventilation make a good thing even better.

This two-person tent’s innovative shape provides outstanding headroom and unobstructed views.

This freestanding two-person tent handles the rowdiest three-season storms, making it ideal for hikers who want maximum protection with minimum weight.

Stay comfortable in this long sleeve shirt even when the temps are close to 100°F.

These pants' smartly placed stretch panels and a soft cotton blend mean crazy comfort.

This jacket packs a lot of warmth into a pint glass-size package.

This feels like your favorite five-year-old tee but has the performance chops of a technical hiking shirt.

This is a fully featured sun shirt with clean, casual styling.

These hiking socks' slick fibers thwart blisters.

These performance boxer briefs have the support of a jock strap.

These photochromatic lenses adapt to anything, making them our favorite lenses of 2015.

Go green with these customizable wayfarers, our eco pick for 2015's best sunglasses.

Our favorite interchangeable-lens sunglasses of 2015 offer great coverage with an idiot-proof changing mechanism.

No other kids’ baselayer holds up better than this one.

The kids' version of this Editors' Choice Award winner is just as good as the original.

The waterproof and insulated boots are easy to slip into and require no knotting lessons.

Point6 creates a merino wool alternative to typical kids' cotton socks.

Kids may not need trekking poles to save their knees like Mom and Dad do, but they sure feel cool when they get to use them.

The Salomon S-Lab X Alp 20 makes gear-grabbing quick and easy.

Get mega-load comfort, smart organization, and exceptional adjustability for the big and tall.

Smart design maximizes comfort for small and curvy figures

You get sweet features with a sweet price to match

Get one pack for hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, and traveling

This 1-pound pack is tougher than most ultralights.

Get superior waterproofing without a rain cover.

Superior external storage allows the big daypack to carry minimalist weekend loads.

Neat freaks can keep this pack squeaky clean.

The pack deftly handles a huge variety of trips-from gear intensive dayhikes to winter overnights. And it fits almost everybody

Best for mountaineers and backpackers who want a low-profile, big-load hauler with on-the-fly adjustability

Best for those who want excellent stability and best-of-class shock absorption.

The ultradurable packbag fabric has ecocred with no tradeoffs

It's rare to find a pack this large that's so light and supportive.

This cavernous pack keeps everything at your fingertips.

Haul a full pack into basecamp, then strip it and cinch it down into a summit pack.

For the size and weight of an energy bar (and the cost of a box of them), you get 6,400 mAh (enough for four iPhone 4 charges).

This 20,400 mAh brick is ideal for people going out for more than a weekend but who don’t want to fuss with solar.

This rugged, waterproof 7,800mAH portable power pack survived all the abuse we could throw at it in the backcountry.

This watch's long-lasting battery makes it easy to collect a wealth of data.

This GPS unit is rugged, reliable, and comes with preloaded maps.

This all-in-one lens is lighter—and has a larger zoom range—than its predecessor (which we’ve long loved).

You don’t have to be a pro to covet this camera's impressive features.

This camera gives you DSLR quality images in a compact, 12MP point-and-shoot package.

This mirrorless camera has the ability to change lenses, giving you more creative control—and it’s more packable than a DSLR.

The beauty of gravity filters is that, well, gravity does all the work. We’ve tried them all, and this one is the best.

The lightly cushioned VIM & VIGR Women's Wool Compression Socks wick well and compress to speed recovery.

The Black Diamond Access LT Hybrid Hoodie, a super-breathable, water-resistant puffy, ideal for high-exertion climbs, is now available in a women's version.

The ExOfficio Give-N-Go Women's Sport Mesh underwear elevates comfort and breathability to the next level.

The Mountain Hardwear Dynama Pant is comfier than pajamas yet still worthy on the trail.

The versatile Moving Comfort Hot Shot bra's flattering design will make you feel feminine all while supporting your wildest outdoor activities.

The affordable Terramar Reflex SS Scoop sets the bar for good looks—and is available in plus sizes (up to 3X).

The Eider Wooly Hoodie showcases the best qualities of both wool and polyester, making it one versatile midlayer.

With this portable temperature monitor, you will never have to guess at the temperature again.

This super-plush sleeping pad comes with an insurance policy.

Get a feature-packed headlamp for a jaw-dropping price.

One of the best packs gets better.

Innovative construction brings down-like weight and packability to a synthetic bag.

Better pick a color you like, because you’ll never take this jacket off.

These mini LED lights are the best thing to happen to tents since aluminum poles.

Waterproof/breathable shoes get a lot more breathable.

This versatile value sleeping bag lets you sleep comfortably from 0 °F up to 40°F.

This pack raises the bar for big-load ventilation.