Four-Season Tents

Moss Tents Big Dipper

by Wally Plahutnik February 19, 2025

Best base camp tent ever for hot, cold, rain, snow, high winds or anything else. Purchased in 1997 for $785 after a Walrus Mountain 360 left us soaking wet in the… Full Review »

External Frame Backpacks

LuxuryLite StackPack

by Red Leader February 16, 2025

This pack is a carbon fiber and aluminum, external frame backpack, that uses multiple, removable, lightweight cylinders. My cylinders are in graduated sizes from… Full Review »

Three-Season Tents

Tarptent Sublite

by Red Leader February 16, 2025

The day that Tarptent released the Sublite Tyvek tent, I ordered one. Since then it has been my go-to tent for three-season use. It's lightweight, breathes very… Full Review »

Waterproof Jackets

Rab Cinder Phantom Waterproof Jacket

by Arjen February 14, 2025

Great well thought-through lightweight piece, made for cycling. This is a fantastic piece by Rab. It's well thought out. It doesn't have anything unnecessary, and… Full Review »

Backpacking Boots

L.L.Bean Gore-Tex Cresta Hikers, Leather

by Chris Seymour February 9, 2025

All round best hiking boot for me. Hardy, long lasting, reliably waterproof in all conditions including deep mud (which kills non-leather Gore Tex boots); great… Full Review »

Hiking/Backpacking Socks

FITS Sock Light Hiker Quarter

by andrew f. February 9, 2025

Comfortable merino wool socks for running shoes or low hikers. The heel pocket is different from most other socks in a good way. This is relatively low-volume,… Full Review »

Fleece Gloves and Mittens

Outdoor Research Backstop Sensor Windpro Gloves

by Shane February 7, 2025

These mid-weight gloves are good for moderately cold weather. They are wind-resistant and go far enough past my wrist for good coverage. They also work with screens. Full Review »

Fleece Gloves and Mittens

Outdoor Research Fairbanks Fingerless Gloves

by Alicia MacLeay January 29, 2025

Outdoor Research's Fairbanks Fingerless Gloves are the best kind of simple: they do their job—keeping hands warm while providing finger dexterity—without any… Full Review »

Backpacking Boots

Scarpa Asolo Attak Trionics

by Eric Nelson January 27, 2025

Had my Scarpa Asolo Attak for over 30 years and they are still going strong. Having done all the Wainwrights, a lot of Scotland and Wales they are still my go-to… Full Review »

Fleece Jackets

Patagonia Re-Tool Hybrid Fleece Pullover

by Alicia MacLeay January 21, 2025

The Patagonia Re-Tool Hybrid Fleece Pullover is warm, cozy, and technical enough for a range of outdoor activities and travel. Patagonia considers it a more casual… Full Review »