Gossamer Gear

Best value ultralight pack

Tent with best space-to-weight ratio

Best storage

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Get a grip - more comfortably - as you hike with these trekking poles from Leki.

Get a grip - more comfortably - as you hike with these trekking poles from Leki.

Get a grip - more comfortably - as you hike with these trekking poles from Leki.

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Features abound in this three-season sleeping pad from REI.

Features abound in this three-season sleeping pad from REI.

Features abound in this three-season sleeping pad from REI.

Features abound in this three-season sleeping pad from REI.

Features abound in this three-season sleeping pad from REI.

Get a grip - more comfortably - as you hike with these trekking poles from Leki.

Get a grip - more comfortably - as you hike with these trekking poles from Leki.

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This down mat offers comfort and cushion in some of the roughest camp grounds.

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Score an ultralight tent for two—for less.

This down mat offers comfort and cushion in some of the roughest camp grounds.

This down mat offers comfort and cushion in some of the roughest camp grounds.

This down mat offers comfort and cushion in some of the roughest camp grounds.

This down mat offers comfort and cushion in some of the roughest camp grounds.

This down mat offers comfort and cushion in some of the roughest camp grounds.

A trekking pole that's easy to adjust on the fly.

A trekking pole that's easy to adjust on the fly.

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Score an ultralight tent for two—for less.

Score an ultralight tent for two—for less.

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Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.

Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.

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You won't roll off of this foam, self-inflating pad.

You won't roll off of this foam, self-inflating pad.

You won't roll off of this foam, self-inflating pad.

You won't roll off of this foam, self-inflating pad.

You won't roll off of this foam, self-inflating pad.

Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.

For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.