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Gossamer Gear Mariposa Backpack Review

BySteve Cleverdon

Unisex sexy, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 redefines an ultralight backpacking trip with pockets galore, ample padding, and copious straps.

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Mission Workshop Sanction Backpack Review

ByDave_C_Wright

The Mission Workshop Sanction is the hippest pack around, but doesn’t sacrifice comfort or durability for style. Rugged, dependable, and super fly.

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Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody Review

BySteve Cleverdon

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 Backpack Review

ByJonathan_Goldin

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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The North Face Borealis Pack Review

ByLori_Sharp

For any city dweller that must “have a home” for all their items, The North Face Borealis is a standout. It’s even big enough for your tiny purse dog.

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Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody | Down Jacket Review

ByCassie_Fuertez

Do you want to be cuddled as you walk through the forest? The Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody provides superior comfort, warmth, and looks freakin’ good.

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Osprey Atmos 65 AG Backpack Review

BySteve Cleverdon

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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Montbell EX Light Down Anorak Review

ByJosh Mathe

Light, packable, and warm. The Montbell EX Light Down Anorak delivers these three ultralight backpacking essentials in spades, all with a lined kangaroo pocket and oversized hood. Cozy? You bet.

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REI Down Jacket 650 Review

ByCassie_Fuertez

The REI Co-Op Down Hoodie is jack of all trades when it comes to keeping you warm, Michelin-man style.

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Granite Gear Crown VC 60 Backpack Review

ByJosh Mathe

Light, lean, well-made, and so splendidly compressible, the Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 may be worth twice what they’re asking.

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Arc’teryx Altra 65 Backpack Review

BySteve Cleverdon

If backpacks were a species in the animal kingdom, the Arc’teryx Altra 65 would embody the silverback gorilla, the grizzly bear, or the African lioness.

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 3400 Backpack Review

ByJosh Mathe

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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Adventure And The Pacific Crest Trail Book Review

BySteve Cleverdon

A collection of trail days and photos from two thru-hikers, “Adventure And The Pacific Crest Trail” is a personal look at one of America’s great hikes.

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Apocabox Survival Gear Subscription Box Review

BySteve Cleverdon

Interested in survival? Check out the ApocaBox, a survival gear subscription box for the outdoors … or the zombie apocalypse. Either way, you’re set.

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Get Cairn: the Outdoor Gear Subscription Box (2025 Update)

BySteve Cleverdon

Carin is an outdoor gear subscription box that arrives monthly or quarterly. The service has curated items from brands you might not know for $25+ a month.

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