Gear Review: Women’s REI Flash 60 Pack Yitka Winn|April 4, 2016 Lightweight and comfortable for long days, the women's REI Flash 60 pack hugs the body for great support and load balance with a ventilated mesh back panel.
Gear Review: Women’s REI Traverse 65 Pack Anna Quinlan|April 4, 2016 Built for comfort and stability on long hauls, the women's REI Traverse 65 lets you customize the fit for load balance with a ventilated mesh back panel.
Gear Review: REI Traverse 70 Pack Michael Lanza|April 4, 2016 Built for comfort and stability on long hauls, the REI Traverse 70 lets you customize the fit for ideal support and load balance with a ventilated back.
Gear Review: goTenna Text and Location Communicator Matt & Agnes Hage|March 9, 2016 goTenna is a backcountry hotspot that allows you to set up your own off-the-grid mobile network. Clip it to your packs and communicate with goTenna friends.
Backpacker Magazine 2016 Editors’ Choice Awards Ken Knapp|March 8, 2016 If you enjoy having the latest and greatest backpacking gear, then check out Backpacker Magazine's top 2016 products before your next adventure.
Gear Review: Kuhl Renegade Convertible Pants Erik Dukes|February 11, 2016 Kuhl Renegade Convertible pants are "fashionable enough" for hitting the town and durable for hiking through the forest. Read how they tested in the field.
Gear Review: Women’s Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots Shelby Carpenter|February 2, 2016 The Lowa Renegade GTX Mid hiking boots are light and durable for any hike. The Gore-Tex liners keep feet dry when it matters. Read more on how they perform.
Gear Review: Women’s Osprey Ariel 65 Pack Matt & Agnes Hage|January 26, 2016 With a heat-moldable hipbelt, adjustable torso and specific contouring, the personalized design of this pack offers fit customization for backpacking trips.
Gear Review: Osprey Aether 70 Pack Matt & Agnes Hage|January 25, 2016 Consider the Osprey Aether 70 Pack on your next backpacking adventure. Its size allows more room for comfort on a multi-day trip with a moldable hipbelt.
Gear Review: Women’s Salomon Wings Pro 2 Trail-Running Shoes Ali Carr Troxell|January 14, 2016 Find traction on the trail with Salomon's Wings Pro 2 trail-running shoes. See how it performs on the trail—tested in the Catskill Mountains and approved.
Gear Review: The North Face Akani ThermoBall Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket Megan Michelson|January 12, 2016 Enjoy the brisk winter days and be prepared for a variety of winter activities with The North Face Akani ThermoBall Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket.
Gear Review: The North Face Gregorio ThermoBall Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket Ian Coble|January 11, 2016 A ski photographer took out The North Face Gregorio ThermoBall Triclimate 3-in-1 Jacket to test its limits in the snowy PNW. See how the jacket performed.
