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Western Mountaineering UltraLite Review
The Western Mountaineering UltraLite is a legendary sleeping bag: incredible loft, crazy compressible, fully hooded with a down collar, and ultralight.
Read Full Gear ReviewTherm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Review
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite delivers the comfort, warmth, and thickness of a much heavier pad, and is ready to whisk you away directly to dream-land.
Read Full Gear ReviewBlack Diamond ReVolt: Waterproof Rechargeable Headlamp
The Black Diamond ReVolt is a waterproof rechargeable headlamp. Let that sink in. And it has all the other features you need for quick and easy light, too.
Read Full Gear ReviewSea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated Mat Review
The Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated Mat may not be the lightest pad in town, but it is a weight worth bearing. Work harder, sleep better.
Read Full Gear ReviewThe North Face Thermoball Hoodie Review
The North Face Thermoball Hoodie will keep you warm at all costs and looking good while you hunker down in the huge hood and quilted, down-like heat.
Read Full Gear ReviewPatagonia Torrentshell: Stylish, Environmentally Friendly Rain Jacket
The Patagonia Torrentshell rain jacket is a basic, highly functional piece perfect rain, sleet, or spit-ball snow. It’ll make sure you don’t become a wilted springtime wildflower.
Read Full Gear ReviewOutdoor Research Cathode Hooded Jacket: Breathable Insulated Puffy
The Outdoor Research Cathode is my set it and forget it jacket. It’s a comfortable, warm, breathable insulated puffy that’s ready for any adventure. And yes, it’s available in “so bright you can see it from space” pink!
Read Full Gear ReviewPlatypus GravityWorks 4L Water Filter System Review
The Platypus GravityWorks 4L Water Filter System is everything we’ve dreamed about: fast, simple, and mesmerizing. Why have we been pumping all these years?
Read Full Gear ReviewBlack Diamond Sprinter Review
The Black Diamond Sprinter Headlamp is sleek, comfy, and so bright it may occasionally be mistaken for a Bowing 747 hurtling towards you.
Read Full Gear ReviewThe North Face Denali 2 Review
The North Face Denali 2 reimagines a classic in all the best ways. It keeps you toasty, performs admirably as a wind blocker, and feels like home, if home were a fleece jacket.
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Sleeping Pad Guide
This sleeping pad guide helps you choose the best pad for you. Learn about different types of sleeping pads, R-Value and insulation, and how to patch a pad.
Read The GuideSleeping Bags and Backpacking Quilt Guide
The guide goes deep on camping sleeping bags, backpacking sleeping bags, and backpacking quilts. Learn about temperature rating, insulation, features, and more.
Read The GuideBackpackers Guide to Synthetic Insulated Jackets
Ultimate guide to synthetic insulated jackets, the other puffy. Cheaper, more breathable, and better when wet than down, these jackets are pretty awesome.
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Monthly Highlights
Backpackers.com May 2017 Highlights — Synthetic Jackets, Rain Jackets, New Outdoor Guide
Your Backpackers.com highlights for May 2017. See the new gear we recommended and the outdoor guides we penned for your reading pleasure.
Read The PostBackpackers.com April 2017 Highlights – Rain Jackets and Synthetic Insulated Jackets
Your Backpackers.com highlights. See the new gear we recommended and the outdoor guides we penned for your reading pleasure.
Read The PostBackpackers.com March 2017 Highlights – Water Filters, Synthetic Jackets
The Backpackers.com March 2017 Highlights include new water filters and purifiers we recommend, and an Outdoor Guide to synthetic insulated jackets. Enjoy!
Read The PostLatest Gear Reviews
The North Face Dryzzle Jacket Review Rain Jackets
Patagonia M10 Jacket: Ultralight Hardshell for Alpine Climbing and Hiking Rain Jackets
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Review Sleeping Pads
Black Diamond ReVolt: Waterproof Rechargeable Headlamp Headlamps
The North Face Cat’s Meow Review Sleeping Bags and Backpacking Quilts
Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated Mat Review Sleeping Pads
The North Face Thermoball Hoodie Review Synthetic Insulated Jackets
Patagonia Torrentshell: Stylish, Environmentally Friendly Rain Jacket Rain Jackets
Outdoor Research Cathode Hooded Jacket: Breathable Insulated Puffy Synthetic Insulated Jackets
Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody: Warm Breathable Hoody with Coreloft Insulation Synthetic Insulated Jackets
Montbell UL Thermawrap Parka: Ultralight, Synthetic Packable Jacket Synthetic Insulated Jackets
Rab Xenon X Jacket: Storm Resistant Technical Hoodie Synthetic Insulated Jackets
Columbia Arcadia II: Affordable Rain Jacket with Omni-Tech Protection Rain Jackets
Outdoor Research Helium II: A Simple Ultralight Storm Shell Rain Jackets
Montbell Thermawrap Pro Review Synthetic Insulated Jackets
Arc’teryx Zeta LT Review Rain Jackets
MSR Guardian Purifier Review Water Filters and Purifiers
Katadyn BeFree Water Bottle Filter Review Water Filters and Purifiers
Platypus GravityWorks 4L Water Filter System Review Water Filters and Purifiers
Sawyer MINI Water Filter Review Water Filters and Purifiers
SteriPEN Adventurer Opti Review Water Filters and Purifiers
Marmot PreCip Review Rain Jackets
ZebraLight H52w AA Neutral White Review Headlamps
Petzl Tikkina Review Headlamps
Black Diamond Sprinter Review Headlamps
Black Diamond Spot Review Headlamps
The North Face Denali 2 Review Fleece Jackets
Patagonia R1 Hoody Review Fleece Jackets
