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Its our favorite pared down, long-trail-ready hauler, and its one of our 2020 Editors' Choice Award winners.

Most liveable two-person tent for hikers on a budget

Budget Saver

Save weight and money with this minimalist recliner.

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Expansive headroom and an unusually sturdy design make this three-person tent a comfy, affordable choice for car-camping and short-mileage overnights.

A durable, ultralight pack that's affordable.

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

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

Comfortable and highly ventilated, this tent offers lots of space with a double-wall dome that's great for short overnight hikes.

A synthetic-fill bag with ample loft that offers warmth and comfort.

A synthetic-fill bag with ample loft that offers warmth and comfort.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

A double-wall tent that's simple on design but big on space.

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Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

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

The 850-fill Dreamwalker converts to a full-length poncho–like a puffy jacket, only warmer.

The 850-fill Dreamwalker converts to a full-length poncho–like a puffy jacket, only warmer.

The 850-fill Dreamwalker converts to a full-length poncho–like a puffy jacket, only warmer.

The 850-fill Dreamwalker converts to a full-length poncho–like a puffy jacket, only warmer.

The 850-fill Dreamwalker converts to a full-length poncho–like a puffy jacket, only warmer.

If you’re built more like a linebacker than a cyclist, consider the El Diente.

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

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

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

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

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

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

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

The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite.

Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite. Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite.

Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.

Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.