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The Best Backpacking Products

Trail-tested gear light and packable enough to carry on your back for days. Every ounce counts — so the bulky car-camping stuff stays home.

Garmin inReach Messenger
The Best Satellite MessengerGarmin inReach Messenger$200
Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp
The Best HeadlampBlack Diamond Spot 400$60
Nitecore NU25 UL
The Best Headlamp for BackpackingNitecore NU25 UL$37
Durston X-Mid 2
The Best Backpacking TentDurston X-Mid 2$261
Western Mountaineering Alpinlite 20°
The Best Sleeping BagWestern Mountaineering Alpinlite$730
Osprey Atmos AG 65
The Best Backpacking BackpackOsprey Atmos AG 65$203
Soto Windmaster
The Best Backpacking StoveSoto Windmaster$75
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles
The Best Trekking PolesBlack Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork$230
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket
The Best Rain JacketPatagonia Torrentshell 3L$179
Montbell Alpine Light Down Jacket
The Best Down JacketMontbell Alpine Light$260
Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew Lightweight Hiking Sock (Women’s)
The Best Hiking SocksDarn Tough Light Hiker$25
Ortlieb Dry-Bag
The Best Dry BagOrtlieb Dry-Bag$35
Benchmade Mini Griptilian
The Best Pocket KnifeBenchmade Mini Griptilian$150
Nemo Fillo Pillow
The Best Backpacking PillowNemo Fillo$50
BearVault BV500
The Best Bear CanisterBearVault BV500$100
Sawyer Squeeze
The Best Backpacking Water FilterSawyer Squeeze$46
Anker Power Bank (10K, 30W with USB-C)
The Best Power BankAnker Power Bank$30
Smartwater 1L bottle
The Best Backpacking Water BottleSmartwater bottle$12
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT
The Best Backpacking Sleeping PadTherm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT$130
Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio
The Best Walkie TalkiesRocky Talkie Mountain Radio$220
REI Co-op Flash 22
The Best Hiking DaypackREI Co-op Flash 22$60