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REI Co-op’s in-house gear often strikes a nice balance between price and performance, and their Trail daypack is a shining example. Offered in 25- and 40-liter capacities, we took the larger model to southern Patagonia for testing and thoroughly...

Mittens offer the ultimate in warmth for cold hands and cold climates alike, and Black Diamond’s Mercury Mitts are a perennial favorite. The design features a protective outer shell with a removable liner, which is insulated with lofty synthetic fill...

Patagonia offers a jacket for just about every type of skier and terrain, from insulated, resort-ready designs to lightweight hardshells built for the backcountry. The SnowDrifter slots in as their most affordable touring option with in-house...

A sleeping pad is a critical—and often overlooked—element to a backpacking system. And while early backpacking sleeping pads were bulky and often weighed several pounds, plenty of current ultralight offerings pack down to the size of a water bottle.

Mountain biking can take on many forms, from hot laps on the backyard trail to long, winding singletrack through the alpine. Regardless of the riding style you gravitate toward, nearly every trip out requires you to carry water, snacks, tools, and...

Whether you drive a small hatchback or a large SUV, adding a cargo box to your vehicle’s rooftop can go a long way toward improving organization, carrying capacity, and comfort. These boxes come in a range of sizes to accommodate your gear (including...

Backcountry.com is a one-stop shop for all types of outdoor gear, and their Semi-Annual Sale—which runs through Friday, February 28—is a great time to save on top-rated products from some of the best brands in the business. From big-ticket items like...

Combining the features of hiking shoes, climbing slippers, and even mountaineering boots, approach shoes are in a category of their own. For climbers, they’re an essential piece of footwear that provides stability and traction on rock in addition to...

Since its debut, Patagonia’s R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody has been a popular layer among backpackers, backcountry skiers, and rock climbers. Part of the brand's Regulator (R) series, the R1 Air excels in temperature regulation for active pursuits: Its...

Therm-a-Rest is well known in the backpacking space for their lightweight sleeping pads, and perhaps no design is more ubiquitous than the NeoAir XLite NXT. Built with ultralight backpackers in mind, this pad is popular for its impressive warmth-to...

If you're in the market for travel and storage accessories for your vehicle, you've probably come across Thule's vast collection. From bags and racks to platforms and cargo boxes, the brand has something to offer for practically any kind of rig. The...

A quality pair of ski goggles can do a lot to improve visibility on the slopes, but if they get all fogged up, it doesn’t really matter what you’re wearing. The good news is that there are a number of steps you can take to avoid this frustrating...