Gear Review: Oboz Arete Trail Shoes
High-performance trail shoes that look good on the street.
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Gear Review: Rab Generator Alpine Jacket
A jacket revered by a search-and-rescue team.
Gear Review: Terramar TXO 1.0 Body-Sensors Crew
This baselayer has excellent wicking and quick-dry performance.
Field Test: Two-Person Tents
Whether you seek maximum storm protection, minimum weight, or highest value, we've found your perfect shelter.
Four Field-Tested Two-Person Tents
Check out these four two-person tents, all under $300 and 5 pounds.
Gear Review: Marmot Traillight 2 Tent
68-denier ripstop polyester on the canopy and fly make this tent a burly one.
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Archer 2 Tent
A tent that can handle any and all weather conditions.
Gear Review: First Ascent Stargazer 2 Tent
The First Ascent Stargazer is a highly livable shelter for backpackers who spend tons of time in wet weather.
Western Mountaineering Versalite
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Western Mountaineering Ultralite
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Western Mountaineering Alpinlite
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Western Mountaineering Megalite
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Western Mountaineering Summerlite
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Western Mountaineering Highlite
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Western Mountaineering Mitylite
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Western Mountaineering Caribou MF
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Western Mountaineering Alder MF
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Western Mountaineering Sycamore MF
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Western Mountaineering Apache MF
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Western Mountaineering Badger MF
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Western Mountaineering Ponderosa MF
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Western Mountaineering Antelope MF
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Western Mountaineering Sequoia MF
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Western Mountaineering Kodiak MF
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Western Mountaineering Bristlecone MF
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Western Mountaineering Tamarack
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Western Mountaineering Lynx GWS
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Western Mountaineering Puma GWS
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Western Mountaineering Bison GWS
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Easton Mountain Products Compact Carbon5
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Easton Mountain Products Ultralight Carbon 3
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Easton Mountain Products Hike Carbon 3
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Easton Mountain Products Backcountry AL3 Anti-Shock
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Easton Mountain Products Trail AL2
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Easton Mountain Products Trail AL3
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Easton Mountain Products Compact AL5
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Easton Mountain Products Hike AL3
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Bust 5 Common Fitness Excuses
Mountain guide and author of Fit by Nature John D. Colver offers up these hints for staying motivated and fit no matter what your excuse.
Carry the best maps for your adventures.
New Elite program from map partner Trimble Outdoors serves up best-in-class trip planning tools, exclusive map data, and mobile app extras.
Grand Canyon National Park: Custom adventure maps on waterproof paper
Our editors map their favorite trips on custom-centered topos. Order today!
Navigating in the desert
Tips from our experts and readers about traveling in deserts and canyon country
Test Kitchen: Cooking Trail Eggs
We cracked dozens of eggs to find the perfect camping prep. Here's how to pack them efficiently, use them in trail-worthy recipes, and clean up quickly.
Backcountry Chocolate Recipes
Need to kill your chocolate craving? Use these recipes to get your chocolate fix in the backcountry.
ARC'TERYX Arrakis 40
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ARC'TERYX Arrakis 50
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ARC'TERYX Arrakis 65
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ARC'TERYX Naos 85
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LEKI USA Voyager
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LEKI USA Summit AS
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LEKI USA Carbonlite
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LEKI USA Lhasa Lite
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LEKI USA Lhasa Lite AS
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LEKI USA Carbon Ti
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LEKI USA Micro Stick Ti
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LEKI USA Micro Vario Ti
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LEKI USA Micro Stick Carbon
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LEKI USA Micro Vario Carbon
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LEKI USA Carbon 4
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LEKI USA Carbonlite AERGON XL
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LEKI USA Thermolite AERGON XL Antishock
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LEKI USA Thermolite AERGON XL SpeedLock
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LEKI USA Corklite AERGON SpeedLock AS
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LEKI USA Corklite AERGON SpeedLock
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LEKI USA Cressida AERGON SpeedLock AS
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LEKI USA Cressida AERGON SpeedLock
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LEKI USA Trail
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LEKI USA Eagle
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LEKI USA Vario XS SpeedLock
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ARC'TERYX Altra 35
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ARC'TERYX Altra 33
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ARC'TERYX Altra 50
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ARC'TERYX Altra 48
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ARC'TERYX Altra 65
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ARC'TERYX Altra 62
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ARC'TERYX Altra 75
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ARC'TERYX Altra 72
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ARC'TERYX Altra 85
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ARC'TERYX Muira 45
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LEKI USA Sierra AS
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LEKI USA Wanderfreund AS
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