Mountaineering Backpacks

This versatile backpacking sleeping bag from Exped strikes a balance between warmth, weight and compressibility—at a wallet-friendly price.

In order to make delicious coffee at camp, you first need to know some coffee-brewing basics. In this guide, we'll teach you the three most important elements of brewing good coffee, how to use different coffee brewers, and offer tips for bringing your coffee setup to camp.

A guide to shopping for outdoor apparel and gear by knowing how to measure your body for the right fit, what materials are best for outdoor recreation and tips to make shopping easier.

Our staffers pick their favorite rain jackets from Patagonia, REI Co-op, Outdoor Research, Arc'teryx and more—perfect for hiking, backpacking, everyday use and anywhere else the clouds might open up.

Discover our list of the 6 best gaiters at the co-op, including over-the-ankle options and knee-high options for hiking, running and mountaineering.

REI experts share their favorite down or synthetic insulated jackets for casual wear, hiking, snowsports and more. Read on for our top picks for down jackets and synthetic jackets from Arc'teryx, REI Co-op, Patagonia and more.