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MSR PocketRocket 2 Review 2018
The MSR PocketRocket 1 has been the stove standard bearer for years, and the PocketRocket 2 is even better. Easy, fast, reliable, and ultralight.
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Kelty Cosmic Down 20 Review 2018
The Kelty Cosmic Down 20 is a budget sleeping bag loaded with convenient features for the average backpacker. Down doesn’t come at a better price unless you’re plucking the bird yourself.
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Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody Review 2018
Water resistant down jacket with unprecedented warmth for weight. The Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody is the only thing I want to wear in the morning.
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The North Face Jester Review 2018
The North Face Jester backpack is a sexy sack that will hold your important junk close to your trunk while impressing anyone who watches you walk.
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Osprey Atmos 65 AG Review 2018
The Osprey Atmos AG 65 is angelic, beastly, and carries the load better than Sam Gamgee would have if Frodo wasn’t so psychotically possessive of his little ring.
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The Best Backpacking Water Filters and Purifiers 2018
Treat your water right. The Best Backpacking Water Filters and Purifiers goes deep on what type of filter you should buy, and why.
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The Best Backpacks for Backpacking and Hiking 2018
The Best Backpacks for Backpacking and Hiking is an current list of the best backpacks for the outdoors. We’ve tested, reviewed, and awarded this gear.
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The Best Rain Jacket for Backpacking and Hiking 2018
The Best Rain Jacket for Backpacking and Hiking is an current list of the best rain jackets for the outdoors. We’ve tested, reviewed, and awarded this gear.
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Urban Hiking Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect urban hiking gift? We’ve got you covered with a highly curated guide. Send your Hiker through the city with new gear they’ll love.
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Day Hiking Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect day hiking gift? We’ve got you covered with a highly curated guide. Send your hiker on the trails with new gear they’ll love.
Latest Blog Posts
Section Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail | Castle Crags to Etna Summit
Section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail requires a plan, and even that might fall to pieces. Read the tale of wildfires in this Castle Crags to Etna Summit section hike.
Havasupai Falls Hike in Arizona | Waterfalls, Permits & Reservations
The Havasupai Falls hike in Arizona is a 20-mile trek deep into the Grand Canyon. Turquoise waters, soaring waterfalls, and stunning landscape make it a journey worth remembering.
Monthly Highlights
Backpackers.com – Our Favorite Water Bottles
We spent months researching and testing water bottles. After much debate, we came up some favorites, regular and insulated. Get your hydration on.
What is Massdrop & How Does it Work? Outdoor Gear, the Ultralight Community, and More
What is Massdrop? How does it work? We interviewed Massdrop to get the full scoop on discounted outdoor gear, the unique ultralight community, and more.
Thru Hiking the John Muir Trail | Maps, Permits, Adventure
Thru hiking the John Muir Trail takes planning, grit, and luck. Read Kara Kieffer’s 220 mile journey through the iconic wilderness, and plan for yourself.
Latest Gear Reviews
ASICS Gel Venture 6 Review 2018 Trail Running Shoes
La Sportiva Bushido Review 2018 Trail Running Shoes
Brooks Cascadia 12 Review Trail Running Shoes
La Sportiva Wildcat Review 2018 Trail Running Shoes
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Salomon XA Pro 3D Review Trail Running Shoes
Salomon Speedcross 4 Review Trail Running Shoes
Saucony Peregrine 7 Review Trail Running Shoes
HOKA ONE ONE Challenger ATR 3 Review Trail Running Shoes
Mizu V10 Insulated Bottle Review Insulated Water Bottles
Hydro Flask 24 oz Standard Mouth Review Insulated Water Bottles
Arc’teryx Bora AR 50 Review Backpacks
MiiR Vacuum Insulated Bottle Review Insulated Water Bottles
Nalgene ATB Bottle 22oz Review Water Bottles
NEMO Hornet 2P Review Tents
Cotopaxi Kilimanjaro 20L Review Backpacks
Polar Bottle Insulated Sport Review Insulated Water Bottles
REI Rhyolite Review Rain Jackets
Thermos Hydration Bottle Review Water Bottles
Coleman Triton Stove Review Stoves
Nalgene 32 oz Wide Mouth Review Water Bottles
Stanley Classic Vacuum Bottle Review Insulated Water Bottles
Klean Kanteen Insulated Classic 32oz Review Insulated Water Bottles
Marmot Reactor Review Fleece Jackets
Platypus SoftBottle Review Water Bottles
Patagonia Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Review Fleece Jackets
YETI Rambler 36 Bottle Review Insulated Water Bottles
Klean Kanteen Wide Mouth 27oz Review Water Bottles
