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Behold the world’s most packable cook pot.

Behold the world’s most packable cook pot.

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

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

This pack raises the bar for big-load ventilation.

This pack raises the bar for big-load ventilation.

Watch our dispatch from the 2015 Editors' Choice Awards gear testing trip.

Discover the secret side of this Middle Eastern paradise on a trek to Petra and journey through Wadi Rum.

Gear editor Kristin Hostetter recaps the newest baselayer trends from the show floor.

Gear editor Kristin Hostetter recaps the newest baselayer trends from the show floor.

Gear editor Kristin Hostetter hits the show floor to find the latest in avalanche safety technology.

Gear editor Kristin Hostetter hits the show floor to find the latest in avalanche safety technology.

Gear editor Kristin Hostetter recaps a busy first day at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City.

Gear editor Kristin Hostetter recaps a busy first day at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City.

Assistant editor Maren Horjus rounds up the latest and greatest snow sports gear from the All-Mountain Demo Day at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2015.

Assistant editor Maren Horjus rounds up the latest and greatest snow sports gear from the All-Mountain Demo Day at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2015.

Repair your busted canister stove ignitor with these helpful DIY tips.

Repair your busted canister stove ignitor with these helpful DIY tips.

Save money and be prepared for anything with a DIY repair kit.

Save money and be prepared for anything with a DIY repair kit.

Keep your liquid fuel camp stove running smoothly with this step-by-step troubleshooting guide.

Keep your liquid fuel camp stove running smoothly with this step-by-step troubleshooting guide.

Check out Backpacker Editors's author page.

Check out Backpacker Editors's author page.

Keep your leather boots in top shape with an easy DIY treatment.

Keep your leather boots in top shape with an easy DIY treatment.

Busted tent pole? Here's how to fix it fast.

Busted tent pole? Here's how to fix it fast.

Busted tent pole? Here's how to fix it fast.

Bolster your boot with this DIY protective toe cap.

Bolster your boot with this DIY protective toe cap.

Don't go boot shopping just because of a worn-out heel. Repair a hiking boot fast with this at-home fix.

Repair tent mesh in the field or at home with this handy DIY method.

Repair tent mesh in the field or at home with this handy DIY method.

It only takes 2 seconds to repair a zipper slider yourself. Here's how to do it.

It only takes 2 seconds to repair a zipper slider yourself. Here's how to do it.

Patch holes in your clothing fast with this easy DIY fix.

Patch holes in your clothing fast with this easy DIY fix.

Give your jacket extra waterproof protection with this easy DIY method.

Give your jacket extra waterproof protection with this easy DIY method.

A punctured sleeping pad doesn't have to end your trip. Here's how to patch it.

A punctured sleeping pad doesn't have to end your trip. Here's how to patch it.

Seal up a busted seam with a quick DIY fix.

Seal up a busted seam with a quick DIY fix.

Get your zipper back on track with an easy fix from BACKPACKER's gear editor.

Get your zipper back on track with an easy fix from BACKPACKER's gear editor.

Repair a sleeping bag hole with this 5-minute fix from BACKPACKER's gear editor.

Repair a sleeping bag hole with this 5-minute fix from BACKPACKER's gear editor.

Life moves fast. So pack. Pack for the highs. Dress for the detours. And always make sure that you’re outfitted…for adventure. Video by Chris Burkard.

We believe that life should be demanding, but never dull. When the daily grind sets in, trade in your suit and your briefcase for gear that answers to a higher call. Video by Chris Burkard.

Life is a journey. What you pack can take you to the outskirts. What you wear can take you to the edge. In fact, truly great gear can take you to places you’ll never forget. Video by Chris Burkard.

Would you resort to cannibalism if your life depended on it? A shocking number of our readers said "yes." Our expert shows you how to do the unthinkable.

For years, our staff has been kicking this bottle around because of its top-notch durability, safety, cost, and weight.

Upload routes, plot waypoints, and communicate with friends in the field, at home, and on Facebook and Twitter with this next-gen, do-it-all device.

No-compromise features with bargain price make this pack shine.

An insta-change alpine touring boot that almost has a mind of its own.

A bargain all-terrain binding that doesn't skimp on quality.

The must-have accessory that does everything; it works as a neck gaiter, facemask, ponytail holder, balaclava, and more.

This battery-operated, fan-powered airbag system takes the hassle and uncertainty out of a piece of critical safety gear.

A bargain puffy with 800-fill goose down. Enough said.

The cold-weather canister stove that changes the game in backcountry cooking.

An apres-ski beer has always been just out of reach in the backcountry--until now, thanks to this packable, ultralight brew.

A radical innovation in snowshoe design results in one of the best models we've ever seen.

A blister-free mountaineering boot for the masses.

The lightest, most inconspicuous snow sports helmet ever made.

From Half Dome to Crater Lake, Shane Black's time-lapse video portraits will have you ready to hit the trail and camp under the stars.

Learn how to get down safely when you've climbed into a dangerous position.

Broken a bone in the backcountry? Here's how to make a splint with what's right in your pack.

Hypothermia can set in in as little as 30 minutes--and can kill. Here's your plan of action if your partner is suffering from the symptoms.

Got duct tape? You can make a quick pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes from harm.

Learn to build an emergency shelter with the materials around you in a couple of simple steps.

Use this technique to sharpen your knife with nothing but a rock.

Wind can destroy your fire or create a serious forest fire hazard. Here's how to windproof it.

Wind can destroy your fire or create a serious forest fire hazard. Here's how to windproof it.

A lot of unexpected things burn long and hot enough to get your fire going. Here are six that you can make at home and pack with you.

A lot of unexpected things burn long and hot enough to get your fire going. Here are six that you can make at home and pack with you.

Learn the right way to site, start, maintain, and extinguish a low-impact fire.

Learn the right way to site, start, maintain, and extinguish a low-impact fire.

Only one match left? Here's how to get a campfire going.

Only one match left? Here's how to get a campfire going.