Backpacking Gear Hall of Fame

If there was a backpacking gear hall of fame, it'd be filled with products that revolutionized the hiking and backpacking experience. That extra spark of ingenuity is the stuff that keeps great backpacking gear relevant and lets it withstand the test of time, even today, in a market flooded with cheap copies and knock-offs.

Continue reading to learn more about their picks for the gear hall of fame, written by Philip Werner.

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Philip Werner is a full-time outdoor author and backpacker who resides in New England.

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August 10, 2026

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Backpacking Gear Hall of Fame

Continue reading to learn more about their picks for the gear hall of fame, written by Philip Werner.

Author and Backpacker

フィリップ・ヴェルナー

Philip Werner is a full-time outdoor author and backpacker who resides in New England.

Author and Backpacker

フィリップ・ヴェルナー

Philip Werner is a full-time outdoor author and backpacker who resides in New England.

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Backpacking Gear Hall of Fame

Continue reading to learn more about their picks for the gear hall of fame, written by Philip Werner.

Author and Backpacker

フィリップ・ヴェルナー

Philip Werner is a full-time outdoor author and backpacker who resides in New England.

Author and Backpacker

フィリップ・ヴェルナー

Philip Werner is a full-time outdoor author and backpacker who resides in New England.

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メディア

Campfire conversations with our community, from Squad MembersSquad Members and Ambassadors to Brand Partners and the Sawyer team.

We build products withindustry-leadingstandards and technology, designed to keep you outdoors for longer. Explore what others are saying about Sawyer.

News fromSawyer HQin Tampa Bay, FL, including product resources, updates in technology, and recent brand developments.

NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.

Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the Backyard^TM. What keeps you outdoors?

Trail tips and packing list guides for backcountry travel, gear choices.Trail guidesfor hiking, biking, thru-hiking and more.

Read aboutproduct reviewsfrom various media outlets, customers, community members, and outdoor gear websites.