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The Best Backpacks for Backpacking and Hiking
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.
Read Full Gear ReviewThe Best Rain Jacket for Backpacking and Hiking
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.
Read Full Gear ReviewThe Best Water Filter and Water Purifier for Backpacking and Hiking
The Best Water Filter and Water Purifier for Backpacking and Hiking is a current list the best water treatment systems. We tested and awarded this gear.
Read Full Gear ReviewSawyer Squeeze Water Filter Review
The Sawyer Squeeze takes the chore of filtering water and turns it into a quick and easy process. Fill the bag, screw it on, and squeeze.
Read Full Gear ReviewNemo Tensor 20R Mummy Review
The Nemo Tensor 20R sleeping pad competes as the lightest pad on the market, has three inches of plush comfort, and packs down to the size of a water bottle.
Read Full Gear ReviewFeathered Friends Egret Nano 20 Review
The Feathered Friends Egret Nano 20 is the Rolls Royce of sleeping bags. Accurate warmth, deluxe features, quality materials, and made the U.S. of A.
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 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 ReviewArc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody: A Lightweight Water Resistant Down jacket
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.
Read Full Gear ReviewHyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 3400: Ultralight Waterproof Backpack
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 3400 is ultralight, watertight, comfortable, gigantic, and can carry up to 40 pounds. As the kids would say: just plain dope.
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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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Backpackers.com June 2017 Highlights — Sleeping Bags, Sleeping Pads, Headlamps, and More!
Your Backpackers.com highlights for June 2017. See the new gear we recommended and the outdoor guides we penned for your reading pleasure.
Read The PostBackpackers.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.
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The Best Rain Jacket for Backpacking and Hiking Rain Jackets
The Best Water Filter and Water Purifier for Backpacking and Hiking Water Filters and Purifiers
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter Review Water Filters and Purifiers
Nemo Tensor 20R Mummy Review Sleeping Pads
Feathered Friends Egret Nano 20 Review Sleeping Bags and Backpacking Quilts
Western Mountaineering UltraLite Review Sleeping Bags and Backpacking Quilts
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
REI Camp Bed 3.5 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
Princeton Tec Byte Review Headlamps
The North Face Thermoball Hoodie Review Synthetic Insulated Jackets
Patagonia Torrentshell Review 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
