Gear Guide

Compare gear so you can make an informed buying decision.

The BackpackingLight.com Gear Guide provides comprehensive specifications for lightweight backpacking gear in a variety of categories. Use it as a consumer buying guide to stay up to date on the state of the market in these categories.

Apparel: Down Insulating Apparel; High Loft Synthetic Insulating Outerwear; Lightweight Synthetic High Loft Insulating Jackets; Lightweight Synthetic High Loft Insulating Vests; Rainwear

Backpacking Stoves: Alcohol Stoves; Lightweight Alcohol Stoves; Lightweight Canister Stoves

Backpacks: Frameless Backpacks; Frameless Backpacks - SUL; Internal Frame Backpacks

Lighting: LED Headlamps

Navigation Equipment: GPS Units

Shelters: Bivy Sacks; Double Wall Tents; Single Wall Tents

Sleeping Bags: Top Bags, Quilts, and Wearable Sleep Systems

Snow, Winter, and Climbing Gear: Snowshoes

Trekking Poles: 2-Section; 3-Section; Trekking Poles - Adjustable; Trekking Poles - Fixed Length

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