Editors' Choice Fall 2020

Gear Reviews

The 3 Best Softshell Jackets of Winter 2021

Find the sweet spot between weather protection and comfort with these flexible shells.

Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

Updated Jul 7, 2025

Gear Reviews

NEMO Kunai 3-4 Season Backpacking Tent

Editors' Choice Fall 2020 Winner: All-Weather Shelter

BACKPACKER Editors & Contributors

Published Oct 13, 2020

Gear Reviews

Appalachian Gear Company All-Paca Sleeping Bag Liner

Editors' Choice Fall 2020 Winner: Heat Booster

BACKPACKER Editors & Contributors

Updated Jun 25, 2025

Essentials

Seirus MagneMitt Summit

Editors' Choice Fall 2020 Winner: Easy-Access Mitten

BACKPACKER Editors & Contributors

Published Oct 13, 2020

Essentials

SCOTT Superguide Freetour

Editors' Choice Fall 2020 Winner: Wide-Roaming Ski

BACKPACKER Editors & Contributors

Published Oct 13, 2020

Essentials

G3 Via Carbon

Editors' Choice Fall 2020 Winner: Do-it-all Pole

BACKPACKER Editors & Contributors

Published Oct 13, 2020

Apparel

The North Face Summit L3 50/50 Down Hoody

Editors' Choice Fall 2020 Winner: Breathable Puffy

BACKPACKER Editors & Contributors

Published Oct 13, 2020