Sierra Designs: Revival 50 $239.95 www.sierradesigns.com The Good: Convenient front-panel access...

Columbia Freeze Degree Short Sleeve Crew, $60, Columbia.com, available Spring '13. The Good:  The...

  MSR Dragonfly Stove, $129.95. cascadedesigns.com The Good: Finely-tuned controls let you cook...

Columbia's Tectonic Soft-Shell - $130.00, columbia.com The Good: Great functionality in both the woods...

Columbia Montlake Day Pack $115, columbia.com, available Fall 2012 Good: Take anywhere style,...

There once was an active dude Who had a crazy fixation on food. When out in the field, To...

The Columbia Men's Heat 360™ 1/2 Zip fleece is a lightweight, long-sleeve fleece that will take the chill...

Keen’s Ambler Mesh - $95, www.keenfootwear.com The Good: Comfortable, breathable. The Bad: Thin...

Note: We tested so much gear down in Bishop, we decided that the only way to fit in all the gear we wanted...

Note: We tested so much gear down in Bishop, we decided that the only way to fit in all the gear we wanted...