Before testing backpacking quilts, I didn’t understand what the hype was about. Anytime someone mentioned one, I always thought, “Can’t I just use a sleeping bag? What’s the difference?” Turns out ...

Backcountry shelter has changed a lot in the 16 years since REI debuted the Half Dome 2. But this tent? Not so much. REI knew it had something good from the get-go: a tent that's big enough, tough ...

Are you a passionate hiker and backpacker with a serious love of outdoor gear? We’re looking for Outside+ members to help us test hundreds of new products, from hiking boots and backpacks to sleeping ...

After nearly a year of sketching, prototyping, testing and modifying, we’re excited to introduce our newest collaboration product, the Topo Designs x Gear Patrol Backpack Tote. It’s designed to excel ...

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At Backpacker, we don’t just love gear, we live in it. Over the past 12 months our staffers and testers have hiked thousands of miles in all kinds of conditions, from pouring rain to harsh summer sun.