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One-person shelters are the definitive expression of going ultralight. Eschewing creature comforts, those that sleep solo reap the benefits of cutting precious ounces from their packs. To identify the absolute...

Discerning backpackers look for a high-quality, lightweight, and durable tent, and MSR’s Hubba Hubba checks all of those boxes emphatically. Despite dropping a considerable 10 ounces from the past version, the latest model (updated in 2022) held up...

Summer is approaching quickly, and Backcountry’s Memorial Day Sale—which runs through Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)—is a prime opportunity to save on top-rated outdoor gear. From backpacking tents...

Nemo’s Dagger has long been considered one of the most livable lightweight backpacking tents on the market, and the new OSMO version offers a similarly competitive mix of weight and roominess. We brought the 2-persion version to Patagonia for testing...

Patagonia’s Houdini jacket is a standard bearer and in many ways defines the ultralight windbreaker category. We tested this long-time favorite in high winds while backpacking and hiking in Patagonia and during late winter/early spring hikes and...

Adidas has come on strong in the world of hiking footwear, and its Terrex Swift series is a notable standout among the competition. The R3 GTX is a low-cut waterproof hiking shoe that’s reasonably...

Osprey makes some of our favorite packs on the market, and the Ariel (the women’s counterpart to the Aether) is their dedicated heavy hauler that’s backed by years of proven performance. We recently brought the latest model to Patagonia for testing...

Mountain running can at times be a misnomer. “Mountain” is a broad term that can take a lot of forms, from gentle Colorado Fourteeners, dreamy French-Alp singletrack, and sub-alpine hills in the Southeast...

Osprey’s Aether is a longstanding and highly capable heavy hauler, and the upgraded “Plus” packs retain that proven performance but with more exterior storage and a convertible top lid that doubles as a daypack. I recently brought the mid-range 70...

Norway-based Helly Hansen doesn’t have a huge presence in the U.S., but their insulation and hardshell collections compete with the likes of Arc’teryx, Patagonia, and other leading outdoor brands...

Still a relative newcomer to the tent market, Sea to Summit has added a third backpacking model for 2023: the Ikos. At $429 for the two-person capacity, it’s the most affordable of the bunch but retains the space-enhancing Tension Ridge pole and high...

Gregory has been pumping out quality packs since the late 1970s, and the Jade—the women’s counterpart to the Zulu—is another high-quality and well-built design. I recently tested the pack in Patagonia and came away pleased by its effective balance of...