Backcountry Edge

With a weight of only 3 oz, a compact design that fits in your pocket and a high heat output for fast boil times, it's easy to see why the MSR PocketRocket is the world's best selling canister fuel stove.

The Exped Shrink Bag allows you to free up space in your pack by reducing the packed size of bulky items like your sleeping bag or extra winter layers and doubles as a pump for Exped inflatable sleeping pads.

Named after a sacred plant used for ancient Chinese paper lanterns, the Snow Peak Mini Hozuki LED Candle Lantern offers functionality in a unique, stylish format. Compact and weighing just 2.4 ounces, the lantern is ideal for backpacking or camping.

The LEKI Wanderfreund Special telescoping cane provides mobility support and increased balance for simple hikes and around-town use. A collapsed length of 22.8 inches makes the Wanderfreund Special an ideal travel companion for journeys abroad.

The lightweight Kelty Folding Cooler will make you wonder why you ever bothered with clumsy, space-eating traditional coolers. The collapsible cooler packs down small for easy storage but pops up easily when food and drinks need protection.

Updated for 2013! Lightweight, powerful and affordable, the Black Diamond Cosmo headlamp delivers performance lighting for backpacking and camping. Multiple settings and a strobe feature make it a versatile backcountry companion.

The lightweight and affordable Black Diamond Cosmo headlamp delivers performance lighting for camping and backpacking trips. Multiple brightness settings and a strobe feature make the Cosmo a versatile backcountry companion.

Powerful enough for family camping trips or base camping, the innovative Black Diamond Apollo lantern is so compact and lightweight, that you can also throw it in your pack for your next backcountry adventure. Your choice of colors.

The pocket-sized, ultra-lightweight Black Diamond Orbit lantern utilizes a full 1-Watt LED bulb to provide ounce-counting backpackers with bright, non-glaring illumination.

Lightweight, compact and easy to use, the Petzl Tikka 2 headlamp and its four LED bulbs are an affordable performance option for hikers, climbers, spelunkers, runners and anyone in need of hands-free illumination.

Make sure your young explorer has water close at hand with the CamelBak Skeeter Kid’s hydration pack. With a colorful, streamlined design, the Skeeter Kid’s pack is both functional and fashionable.

The versatile Black Diamond Voyager has a hybrid design that allows it to function as both a lantern and a flashlight. Hang it overhead for ambient lighting in your tent and pull it down for quick trips away from camp for firewood or bathroom breaks.

Updated for 2013! Offering protection from the elements for your smart phone or tablet during any outdoor activity, the Outdoor Research Sensor Dry Pocket provides touch screen sensitivity with an audio jack in a lightweight, durable, waterproof case.

A truly innovative lighting option for camping trips or backyard recreation, the streamlined Kelty LumaPivot LED lantern provides pivoting 360-degree illumination. Two independent panels enable you to direct light wherever you need it.

The innovative Snow Peak SnowMiner Headlamp is an all-in-one lighting device. Multiple settings allow you to choose optimal lighting and a one-touch design enables you to quickly convert the SnowMiner Headlamp into an overhead lantern.

The double-wall Hydro Flask 40 oz Wide Mouth bottle keeps contents cold for 24 hours or hot for up to 12 hours. Constructed of stainless steel, the bottle is BPA-free, rugged and lightweight. The wide mouth makes it easy to fill, empty and clean.

The Kelty LumaCamp lantern delivers modern LED brightness (170 Lumens) and performance. The LumaCamp has a durable, freestanding plastic body and a hook-shaped bail allows it to be easily hung up at your campsite.

Lightweight, powerful and affordable, the versatile Black Diamond Moxie headlamp delivers performance lighting for camping and backpacking trips. The stylish Moxie is available in your choice of vibrant colors and floral patterns.

Offering the maximum comfort, the Big Agnes Sleeping Giant memory Foam Deluxe Pillow consists of an air core pillow wrapped in a contoured layer of memory foam. An external cover combines the two into a single ultra-plush camping headrest.

The Snow Peak Single Wall 600 Titanium Cup with Hotlips holds 21.2 ounces of liquid and weighs just 2.8 ounces. The silicond Hotlips accessory allows you to safely drink hot beverages from the lightweight, premium-grade titanium mug.

Outdoor Research VersaLiners offer breathable warmth for high energy activities. A removable, waterproof outer shell protects hands from wind and wet weather.

The versatile Kelty Flashback is a unique 2-in-1 lighting source for backpacking and camping. Measuring 6” x 2.75” x 2.75” and weighing just 10 ounces, the collapsible Flashback doubles as a flashlight and a lantern.

Ideal for active dogs, especially swimmers, the Ruff Wear Headwater Collar is waterproof, stink-proof and bacteria-resistant. A waterproof coating keeps the strong, supple Headwater Collar looking great even after repeated uses.

Providing precise and reliable measurements even in areas of large magnetic variation, the mirrored Suunto MCB Compass is an invaluable tool for hikers, paddlers, surveyors and rescue workers. An integrated sighting notch confirms accuracy.

Employing the same design used in Therm-a-Rest’s line of innovative inflatable sleeping pads, the NeoAir Pillow provides comfortable support while keeping weight to an absolute minimum. An integrated valve makes inflation quick and easy.

Ultra-soft and expandable, the Cocoon Down Travel Pillow is ideally suited for travel and family camping. Fully compressed, the pillow takes up surprisingly little room and lofts up quickly to provide a comfortable headrest.

Updated for 2013! Featuring durable designs that will handle years of use, the Deuter Junior Kids backpack moves effortlessly from school hallways to rugged trails. A padded back, a sternum strap and contoured shoulder straps add to your child’s comfort.

Whether it's you or your dog that is ailing, the AGS Labs People + Pets Dual Purpose First Aid Kit has the supplies and information needed to address the issue when a doctor or veterinarian isn't available.

Constructed of durable 600D Polyester and PU-laminated, molded EVA foam, the Kelty Cache Box protects phones, cameras, tablets, e-readers and other electronics. The Cache Box is available in Small, Medium and Large size options.

New for 2013! Sure to appeal to technical backpackers and recreational users alike, the Exped Travel Hammock is lightweight, compact and easy to use. The gear pocket doubles as an integrated stuff sack for an easy-to-carry packed size of 6.7” x 3.1”.

Wearable as a winter hat, balaclava, face mask, neck gaiter and more, Buff’s Polar Buff offers extreme versatility and warmth in one simple design. Outdoor enthusiasts will find the Polar Buff a versatile, lightweight piece of apparel.

New for 2013! The Nathan QuickView handheld water bottle has a 22 ounce capacity and touch-screen storage that safely stows your smartphone and even allows you to use it without having to remove it from the protective case.

The Therm-a-Rest Down Pillow is ideally suited for backpacking and travel. Fully compressed, the pillow takes up surprisingly little room in your car, pack or luggage and lofts up quickly to provide a soft, comfortable headrest.

Serving double-duty as a staff and a camera mount, the Mountainsmith Trekker FX Monopod is an affordably-priced option for walking, hiking and travel. The connection point beneath the top handle accommodates most cameras on the market.

The double-wall Hydro Flask 64 oz Wide Mouth bottle keeps contents cold for 24 hours or hot for up to 12 hours. Constructed of stainless steel, the bottle is BPA-free, rugged and lightweight. The wide mouth makes it easy to fill, empty and clean.

Convert your sleeping pad into a camp chair with the Big Easy Chair Kit from Big Agnes. This kit can be used with 20 inch wide pads in either 72 inch or 78 inch lengths. Made of durable polyester with fiberglass stays. Mesh stuff sack included.

A must-have for outdoor photographers or videographers, the LEKI AERGON Photo Adapter allows you to take photos using your trekking pole as a stable monopod. It includes a threaded camera mount that allows you to easily fix your camera to the grip.

The award-winning Big Agnes Cyclone SL Chair Kit 20" allows you to easily convert your 20"-wide inflatable sleeping pad into a comfortable chair. The Cyclone SL Chair Kit 20" weighs just 6 ounces and folds down compactly for backpacking convenience.

Utilizing BaK-4 prism glass, the Brunton ECHO Pocket Scope is a compact, lightweight 7x18 monocular. With a near focus of only 13 inches, the ECHO Pocket Scope provides a 181 ft. field of view at 1000 yards.

The Snow Peak Carry-On Chopsticks have stainless steel grips and birch tips for excellent handling. Weighing only 1 oz per pair, these 8.4 inch chopsticks break down into their own compact 4.5 inch carrying case.