Gear Review: Osprey Xenith 75 Multiday Pack
Clever features, plentiful pockets, and easy-access side zips have earned this pack "best organization."
Clever features, plentiful pockets, and easy-access side zips have earned this pack "best organization."
Best all-around: this pack will melt into your body and accomodate any quick-access needs as it supports over 50 pounds.
Mountainsmith Lariat 65 is a big-load bargain pack that'll last.
Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.
Cure for back sweat takes the form of pack with the Kelty Fleet 55.
This pack's balance and close-fit is made complete with it's most exhaustive compression system.
This pack will fine-tune fit, carry 50-pound loads, and ease the burden with its ultralight weight.
With incredible load distribution, this pack's easy on the shoulders.
This "best travel pack" can check as luggage, keep your electronics dry, and accomodate your travel needs.
Don't judge a pack by its price: this pack's a loaded bargain.
Tough fabric, compact, and room to spare. What more could you want?
Anywhere, any activity, this pack will carry your goods from bushwacking in Arizona to climbing Mt. Sneffels with an ice axe.
In constant downpour, the impermeable thermoplastic, PU-coated nylon material of this pack kept our tester's gear bone-dry.
Best-in-class air circulation keeps sweat off your back while maintaining stability, ideal for intense dayhikes.
This Mammut pack hugs your back for balance while maintaining freedom for movement, creating the ideal alpine pack.
Stability for heavy loads from a stiff nylon framesheet allow for minimal rubbing and improved balance with this "carry-anything workhorse" daypack.
Durable, efficient, comfortable, surprisingly roomy, this pack survived 200 trail miles and 200,000 air miles and landed its spot as "best all-around."
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Get year-round versatility for travel, trail, or town.
You'll never have to buy another knife after the 3.3-inch triple-laminated Helle Dokka.
A lightweight tent that can handle 30-mph windstorms...and kids.
A burly boot that doesn't beat up your feet.
A versatile fleece midlayer that performs like outerwear.
A 20-liter pack that offers all-day comfort.
A versatile jacket that's comfy in temps from 20 to 60.
An ultralight turtleneck that is 65 percent merino and 35 percent Cocona polyester.
A mideweight merino layer perfect for on or off the mountain.
A low-bulk merino sweater that can handle cardio workouts.
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Two point-and-shoot cameras that maps & GPS lovers will appreciate.
The Air Pro is the quickest, most responsive point-of-view camera we've tested.
A camera that withstood a 13-mile Tough Mudder race...clipped to the racer's waist.
A compact (read: lightweight and highly packable) camera that's under $200.
A rugged waterproof camera with great image quality.
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Softshell pants built for years of abuse.
High-performance trail shoes that look good on the street.
A jacket revered by a search-and-rescue team.
This baselayer has excellent wicking and quick-dry performance.
Whether you seek maximum storm protection, minimum weight, or highest value, we've found your perfect shelter.
Check out these four two-person tents, all under $300 and 5 pounds.
68-denier ripstop polyester on the canopy and fly make this tent a burly one.
A tent that can handle any and all weather conditions.
The First Ascent Stargazer is a highly livable shelter for backpackers who spend tons of time in wet weather.
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