Gear

All the great gear specs you're used to seeing in the Gear Guide - now in an easy-to-print digital format.

Ready to endure all the elements, these bags offering warmth and protection for winter camping.

These 3-season sleeping bags offer packability, reliability and durability for wherever your adventure takes you.

These bags are ideal for summer backpacking trips, each offering lightweight comfort for warmer temps.

Get the comfort you deserve with horizontal and vertical tubes that add both support and cushion.

For big-and-tall types, this pad will offer you a comfortable and good night of sleep.

This pad offers a thermal reflective barrier for extra warmth at an affordable price.

High-performance and ultralight, this pad offers comfort and great packability.

This down mat offers comfort and cushion in some of the roughest camp grounds.

Stay warm in this down-filled bag that offers a relaxed cut for extra room and insulation at a bargain price.

This roomy bag allows you to lock in your body heat with its cocoon-like structure.

Sleep comfortably and warm in negative temps with this packable bag.

A big-guy favorite that packs small despite the extra internal dimensions.

A synthetic-fill bag with ample loft that offers warmth and comfort.

Feel the heat instantly with this bag as tiny dots in the liner reflect your body heat.

An affordable, high-performance sleeping bag that keeps you warm and dry in the harshest of elements.

Packability is what you will get with this bag. Durable, yet lightweight, Sierra Designs has created a insulated sleeping bag that is made for comfort.

This eco-friendly, synthetic sack offers comfort and sustainability.

Wearable warmth allows you to stay warm in and outside your tent. The union-suit design gives you the capability to move around camp easily as well as sleep comfortably at night.

Lightweight and warm, this sleeping bag has a roomy cut and core insulation.

Affordable and ultralight synthetic, the Lafuma Extreme 600 performs to keep you comfortable in warm and cool temperatures.

Featherweight comfort and superior design allows for all-around warmth in the coldest of places.

A minimalist sleeping bag that weighs under sixteen ounces.

We've taken the best trips on backpacker.com and made them even better. Check out updated, interactive PRO trips and PRO bundles on GPS Trails. Use your Android or iPhone to discover these premium guides, or map your own adventures and share them with your friends.

We tested more than 100 samples to find the best tops that breathe, wick, resist wear and tear, and keep you looking smart wherever the trail takes you.

These compact, hyper-efficient solar chargers will power your gadgets no matter where you travel.

A staff favorite, again and again.

A trail runner that can handle day hiking with ease

Our favorite UV light water treatment tool just got lighter, smaller, and easier to recharge.

A freestanding, double-wall solo tent that's light and packable

A light, packable, and good-looking softshell

A super soft tee that feels like cotton but is really a quick-dry performance synthetic

A wool/poly blend that dries fast and doesn't feel itchy

This long-sleeve top with UPF 30 keeps you cool and burn free.

This stylish button-down shirt is loaded with performance features

This t-shirt was voted our "best synthetic"

We've teamed up with map partner myTopo to create custom, pre-planned adventures printed on waterproof topo paper. No need to buy and carry multiple maps. Bonus: PRO Maps sync with your handheld GPS, your smartphone, or your tablet for a complete in-field mapping experience. Our archive is over 100 maps strong and growing.

Sea to Summit makes a fingers-friendly, waterproof iPhone case, and Arc'teryx unveils a new hoody to covet.

BRR Nick, who is also a physical therapist, found lots of back- and budget-friendly gear on Day 3.

On Day 2 this reporter had one focus: backpacks.

Plus, winter boots from Teva that fold as small as regular shoes!

Day 2 had this reporter looking for comfort - gloves, hats, travel pillows, and undies.

Day 2 for this Reader Reporter featured upgrades to popular knives, solar chargers, and doggie gear.

Join a long line of enlightened travelers who have navigated the wilderness–and discover a whole new world that lies beyond well-marked trails and guided trips.

This reader's wardrobe was letting her down on the trail. We outfitted her in some comfy boots with a versatile clothing layering system.

Four trail-proven picks from the winners of our Be a Gear Tester Contest

By replacing just five key items from this reader's Army surplus kit we helped him save over 10 pounds of unnecessary weight.

For the ultralighter who doesn't need a tent this updated hammock makes for a comfy camp.

Warning: Wearing this jacket will encourage complete strangers to pet you.

The editors of Backpacker and Climbing weigh in on their favorite pieces of gear and gadgets.

This hard-charging editor needs gear that can stand up to long, hard days.

BACKPACKER's Editor-in-Chief weighs in on his favorite products of 2011.

Climbing's Editor-in-Chief weighs in on his favorite cam.

A cozy hat and a cozy jacket for our always-cold staffer.

This editor like her campsite to be well lit.

This no-nonsense editor needs gear that can go the distance.

This associate map editor likes to stay well connected.

Gadgets to help you lop off the miles.

Gadgets and gear from our resident map editor.

Climbing's gear editor weighs in on her favorite harness and ice axe.

Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter with her favorite gear picks for 2011.

Camp comfortably this winter with a shelter built for foul, windy weather.

Get serious warmth for the weight

Ultralight stuff sack and daypack

Versatile tripod for ultralight photography