NEMO Obi 3P
A really nice summer backpacking tent with excellent ventilation that may become an issue with weatherproofness.
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Marmot Eclipse 3P Tent
One of the easiest tents to set up. Carrying it is equally pain free, but we found it hard to make the fly bombproof in nasty weather.
Mountain Hardwear Skyledge 3 DP Tent
The lightest tent in the test it is also one of the burliest, a rare double feat.
Big Agnes Lone Spring 3
The Big Agnes Lone Spring 3 offers a great deal for a solid tent that we feel comfortable hauling into the mountains for three seasons of use.
Bergans Compact Light 3P
A three season backpacking tent based on the Arctic expedition worthy tunnel design.
Mountainsmith Lookout 50 Backpack
Little brother to Mountainsmith's Apex 80, the Lookout 50 performs very well in terms of comfort, organization and stability in comparison to other backpacks in this category.
Osprey Xenith 75 Backpack
The Osprey Xenith 75 is one of the best performing backpacks in this category and should be considered if looking for a multi-day or expedition backpack.
Mountainsmith Apex 80 Backpack
The Mountainsmith Apex 80 performs very well in comparison to other backpacks and the price point is the best in this category.
Gregory Contour 70 Backpack
The Gregory Contour 70 backpack is a 70-liter, lightweight backpack, designed to incorporate the best features of Gregory’s larger backpacks but weighs nearly two pounds less.
Arcteryx Altra 50 Backpack
The Arcteryx Altra 50 is a medium volume backpack that encompasses several modern upgrades. It performs well in terms of weight, organization and comfort.
Singing Rock Kappa Helmet
The Singing Rock Kappa is great for climbers looking for a helmet that has the protection of impact absorbing foam with the durability of a hard plastic shell.
Therm-A-Rest Antares
The Therm-A-Rest Antares’s combination of weight, size and warmth make this a great choice for users seeking the most efficient sleep system for their backcountry camp.