Alaska is a great testing ground for gear. If a jacket markets itself as "Guide Tough," give it a month in Alaska and you'll see. I've had high-end pieces of gear fall way short of their marketing ...

$110. $100. Buy on Amazon. Rains backpacks are ultra-sleek and designed to keep your stuff desert-dry even in a downpour. They’re free of visual clutter and exemplify minimalism with their solid ...