2008

Dennis Lewon shows you why the Mountainsmith Phoenix won this year's Green Award at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City. See why this pack from Mountainsmith went home with our Editors' Choice Award.

Editor in Chief Jon Dorn showcases this award winner at the 2008 Outdoor Retailer Show.

Backpacker Map Editor Kris Wagner shows off one of the cooler jackets at this year's show. The Merrell Gatherer has zipper access that allows you to stuff the jacket with your own insulation.

Backpacker Deputy Editor Dennis Lewon reports live from the 2008 Winter Outdoor Retailer Show on why Marmot's tried and true sleeping bags were given an Editors' Choice Gold Award.

Kristin Hostetter breaks down (and puts back together) GSI's killer cooking system at the 2008 Winter Outdoor Retailer Show.