Gear Archives - Scouting magazine

Pick the perfect pack for your daylong diversions

Tips to help you decide what type of daypack you need and recommendations for top-performing models.

Stop stumbling around camp with these great lamps

Illuminate your campsite with some of the best headlamps and camp lighting on the market.

Repel the elements with these rain jackets

These rain jackets aim to keep you dry in the backcountry.

The 10 Essentials — A 21st Century Update

Here’s a modern take on a safety-oriented list that dates back generations

Put your best foot forward with these boots

Don’t trip over bad footwear choices. Go for these tried-and-true boots and shoes.

Raising the stakes for backcountry tents

No gear category has evolved more than backcountry tents.

Signaling for help in the wilderness

Know how to attract attention so you can be rescued sooner.

You won’t lose any valuable sleep with these bags

Get some well-deserved slumber with these great sleeping bags.

The gear to give this year

Find the perfect gear for everyone on your list with our gift guide.

The gear you need to survive

Survival kits prove essential when the worst happens.

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