first ascent
Gear Review: Eddie Bauer First Ascent Stargazer Tent
A wet weather tent that won't make you feel claustrophobic.
Gear Review: Eddie Bauer First Ascent Accelerant Jacket
This Editors' Choice Award-winning jacket is a year-round favorite.
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: First Ascent Katabatic Tent
Executive Editor Dennis Lewon with First Ascent's Katabatic Tent
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: First Ascent BC Microtherm Hoody
Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter demonstrates First Ascent's thermal down jacket in action
Eddie Bauer First Ascent Gear Preview
Climbing guru Peter Whittaker gives Backpacker a preview of a new line of gear from Eddie Bauer.