Meet Our New Favorite Summer Backpacking Pack
Smart updates to the Gregory Paragon/Maven make this previous Editors’ Choice Award Winner comfier than we thought possible.
Gear Reviews
Gear Reviews
Osprey’s 33-Liter Daypack is the Best We’ve Ever Tested
Extreme adjustability and a cushy ride made the Talon/Tempest 33 our favorite day hiking pack of 2025
We Tried Destroying This Ultralight Wind Shell in Our Gear Lab—We Couldn’t
Mountain Equipment’s Katam handles abuse better than any six ounce layer we’ve ever met.
The Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags for Any Climate
We tested 25 sleeping bags. Only eight of them kept our trekkers toasty and dry all season.
Editors' Choice Awards 2019: Rab Kinetic Alpine Pant
All-day rainpants
Editors' Choice Awards 2019: Ombraz Sunglasses
New-school shades
Editors' Choice Gold Awards 2019: Granite Gear Blaze 60
Load-hauling lightweight
Editors' Choice Green Awards 2019: GoLite ReGreen Windshell
Keep the breeze out with this recycled windshell.
Editors' Choice Awards 2019: Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum
This sub-two-pound tent is both feature-rich and light.
Editors' Choice Awards 2019: Gerber Devour
This isn't just a fork—it's a can opener, a screwdriver, and more.