Backpacks & Outdoor Gear

Packs, jackets, and hiking essentials built for decades of trail use. We score each product on material durability, repairability, warranty strength, and real-world user trust.

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Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Cushion socks in olive green, showing the micro crew height and cushioned sole
Darn Tough · Outdoor Adventure

Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Socks

90high Confidence

Midweight merino wool hiking socks knit in Vermont at 1,441 stitches per square inch on 168-needle Italian machines. Sea...

Buy:GoBros.com $26REI $26DarnTough.com $26
$25.95
5,521 reviews· 94% positiveView Scorecard
Osprey Atmos AG 65 backpacking pack in Mythical Green, front view showing mesh back panel and hip belt
Osprey · Outdoor Adventure

Atmos AG 65

84high Confidence

A full-featured backpacking pack with Osprey's AntiGravity suspended-mesh suspension for load comfort and ventilation. U...

Buy:Backcountry $370REI $370Osprey.com $370
$369.95
223 reviews· 90% positiveView Scorecard
Outdoor Research Helium Down Hoodie for men with hooded lightweight down insulation
Outdoor Research · Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Research Helium Down Hoodie - Men's

79high Confidence

A premium lightweight insulated jacket that pairs 800+ fill power responsibly sourced down with strategic weatherproof o...

Buy:REI $299Backcountry Essentials $299GearX $299
$299.00
770 reviews· 95% positiveView Scorecard
Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket in Aquatic Blue, front view showing brick quilting pattern and center zip
Patagonia · Outdoor Adventure

Nano Puff Jacket

79high Confidence

A lightweight synthetic insulated jacket built with 60-g PrimaLoft Gold Eco insulation wrapped in a 20-denier recycled p...

Buy:Patagonia.com $229REI $229Backcountry $229
$229.00
2,001 reviews· 91% positiveView Scorecard
Patagonia Men's Down Sweater Hoody front view showing quilted horizontal baffles and adjustable hood
Patagonia · Outdoor Adventure

Men's Down Sweater Hoody

78high Confidence

A lightweight hooded down jacket with a 20-denier NetPlus recycled nylon ripstop shell made from reclaimed fishing nets,...

Buy:Patagonia.com $329REI $329Backcountry $329
$329.00
69 reviews· 88% positiveView Scorecard
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L rain jacket in blue, front view showing center zip and handwarmer pockets
Patagonia · Outdoor Adventure

Torrentshell 3L Jacket

77high Confidence

A 3-layer waterproof rain jacket built with 50-denier recycled nylon and Patagonia's H2No membrane rated at 20,000mm wat...

Buy:Backcountry $134Patagonia.com $189REI $189
$134.25
611 reviews· 91% positiveView Scorecard
KUHL Burr Jacket in Gun Metal color, front view showing canvas exterior and high collar
Kuhl · Outdoor Adventure

KUHL Burr Jacket

76high Confidence

A rugged canvas work jacket built from 100% combed cotton ottoman weave at 305 gsm with saddle stitching and YKK zippers...

Buy:REI $139KUHL.com $149Backcountry $149
$139.00
1,767 reviews· 87% positiveView Scorecard
Outdoor Research Echo Hoodie for men, lightweight long-sleeve hooded performance top
Outdoor Research · Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Research Echo Hoodie - Men's

76medium Confidence

An ultralight sun and trail layer built with 100% recycled polyester and fast-drying AirVent fabric. The Echo Hoodie pri...

Buy:Outdoor Research $75Dick's Sporting Goods $75Backcountry Essentials $75
$75.00
853 reviews· 94% positiveView Scorecard
Patagonia Women's Down Sweater Hoody front view showing quilted horizontal baffles and adjustable hood
Patagonia · Outdoor Adventure

Women's Down Sweater Hoody

76high Confidence

A lightweight hooded down jacket with a 20-denier NetPlus recycled nylon ripstop shell made from reclaimed fishing nets,...

Buy:Patagonia.com $329REI $329Backcountry $329
$329.00
104 reviews· 85% positiveView Scorecard
Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody Men's front view showing quilted baffles and insulated StormHood
Arcteryx · Outdoor Adventure

Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody Men's

74high Confidence

A premium lightweight down hoody using 850-fill-power goose down with Coreloft synthetic insulation in moisture-prone zo...

Buy:Arc'teryx $400REI $400Zappos $400
$400.00
85 reviews· 86% positiveView Scorecard
KUHL Spyfire Down Jacket in dark color, front view showing quilted baffles and reinforced shoulder overlays
Kuhl · Outdoor Adventure

KUHL Spyfire Down Jacket

72medium Confidence

A body-mapped 800-fill goose down jacket with 20-denier MIKROTEX nylon body and reinforced nylon/spandex shoulders. Temp...

Buy:KUHL.com $259REI $259Backcountry $259
$259.00
435 reviews· 83% positiveView Scorecard
KUHL Women's Spyfire Down Parka in coffee color, front view showing quilted baffles and reinforced yoke overlay
Kuhl · Outdoor Adventure

KUHL Spyfire Down Parka

72medium Confidence

A women's mid-length down parka with 800-fill RDS-certified goose down and thermal body-mapped baffles. Uses 20-denier M...

Buy:Backcountry $329KUHL.com $339REI $339
$329.00
443 reviews· 85% positiveView Scorecard
KUHL Impakt Jacket in Onyx color, front view showing softshell exterior and zippered chest pocket
Kuhl · Outdoor Adventure

KUHL Impakt Jacket

71medium Confidence

A wind and water-resistant polyester softshell with DWR coating, grid fleece interior, and five-panel articulated sleeve...

Buy:REI $165KUHL.com $165Backcountry $165
$165.00
607 reviews· 88% positiveView Scorecard
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