Hiking and Backpacking Buyers Guide

If you camp right to the end of shoulder seasons, the Telos Plus three-person freestanding tent could be your shelter of choice. It offers the same easy setup and ingenious functional details as the standard Telos, with the ‘plus’ of materials that will keep you warm and dry in windier and wetter conditions. And across all seasons, it provides greater usable space, better ventilation and more versatility than any other lightweight tent in its class.

The Ascent down mummy sleeping bag redefines the meaning of versatile. Complex construction and high-quality down keep you warm when it's cold outside, while the triple-zipper Free-Flow Zip system ensures you stay cool and ventilated when the weather warms. Shaped to allow a natural sleeping position for comfort, while light and compact enough to go anywhere.

If you're someone that mostly car camps, sometimes backpacks, and prioritizes comfort above all else, then this is the sleep system for you. The original Zenbivy Bed with Flex™ Mattress offers maximum comfort and convenience. This bundle includes everything you need for your perfect night's sleep.

MSR started this kit with the lightweight, simple, and rugged PocketRocket stove, and it added an anodized aluminum pot with a straining lid, two DeepDish bowls, two folding sporks, and two double-wall insulated mugs so you can do everything from make coffee to cook pasta when you're miles from civilization. The whole kit weighs less than two pounds, and every item nests inside the pot for easy and efficient storage during backpacking adventures.

Meet ZOLEO, the affordable accessory that extends your smartphone messaging coverage to everywhere on Earth and provides a safety system you can count on.  Ruggedly designed, location-aware and Iridium-based, the ZOLEO satellite communicator device will keep you connected and secure when venturing beyond cell coverage.

Meet the ultimate GPS mapping app for your outdoor pursuits. onX Backcountry lets you easily find the trails you're looking for—whether you’re seeking out new ski lines or trails to hike. Once you make a plan, bring it all out there with you by downloading an offline map to navigate when out of cell service.

Designed for the seasoned hiker and first-timer alike. The BRIDGER 65 offers the comfort and organization you’ve come to expect from MYSTERY RANCH while highlighting a redesigned, breathable frame and a new endurance yoke featuring easy hydration access, as well as a detachable lid that converts to a hip pack. The BRIDGER 65 offers a feature-rich, weight-conscious, and durable pack that supports your overnight mission.

Mystery Ranch put just as many thoughtful details in their day hike-oriented Coulee 20L Backpack as they do in their multi-day packs. Using the micro-adjustable Lightweight Trail yoke and load-adjustable straps, we can find our perfect fit and balance for intense days on the trail and quick excursions to our local swimming hole.

We built the BRIDGER 45 to not just meet but exceed your mountain mission’s toughest requirements. Whether you’re packing for a sunrise-to-sunset day hike or making a weekend getaway into the wilderness, this pack offers ample storage space in a package that’s built to last from summer to winter and back again.

Designed for the seasoned hiker and first-timer alike. The BRIDGER 65 offers the comfort and organization you’ve come to expect from MYSTERY RANCH while highlighting a redesigned, breathable frame and a new endurance yoke featuring easy hydration access, as well as a detachable lid that converts to a hip pack. The BRIDGER 65 offers a feature-rich, weight-conscious, and durable pack that supports your overnight mission.

If you need a pack that can handle scraping through sandstone canyons, scrambling up snow-covered peaks, or hauling your gear for a day of trail work, the Kestrel can manage all that and more. For light weekends or big days out, the 48-liter Kestrel is a rucksack style pack made to haul heavy gear through challenging environments.

For heavyweight weekends or weeklong backpacking trips where comfort and ventilation are paramount, people know to reach for the Atmos AG 65. You'll forget how much you really packed with its AntiGravity suspension, delivering an incredible fit that seamlessly envelopes your back and hips in 3D-suspended mesh.