Best of Backpacking Gear 2022

Gearing up for a long walk in the woods or an extended stay in the backcountry? Check out some of our favorite new packs, tents, sleeping bags, footwear, clothes, and other gear for getting out and staying out! Here our top backpacking gear picks for Spring/Summer 2022:

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 3 Long

If there’s a reoccurring wish we’ve received over the years, it’s from taller backpackers who would love an ultralightweight tent option with a little extra length for them to sleep comfortably. The Long version of Big…

Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated

At this point, Big Agnes has been making performance air pads for two decades but they’re never content to rest solely on their laurels. The brand new Rapide SL delivers the weight and packed size to…

Big Agnes Lost Ranger & Roxy Ann 3N1 15 Degree

Big Agnes has garnered a ton of much deserved attention over the years for its innovative tent designs, but they push the envelope in other categories too. Last year, the brand introduced their “sidewinder” sleeping bags…

Adidas Outdoor Terrex AX4 Mid GTX

The price tag of the mid-height Terrex AX4 Mid GTX boot will make you do a double-take, a good one, at least after you realize how much premium performance you get for the cost. As you’d…

Asolo Eldo Mid LTH GV

A stylish mash-up of a hiking boot and a climbing shoe, the Eldo Mid LTH GV is lightweight, agile, and supportive, allowing it to serve as a mid-height approach shoe or a sleek boot for technical…

Big Agnes Prospector 50L and Sun Dog 45L

The folks at Big Agnes have been making innovative tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags for a long, long time, so it’s no surprise to see them add some unique elements to their first line of…