When going light can make all the difference, the Exped Wallcreeper PL 40 Degree Sleeping Bag is one item you’ll want to throw in your pack. This multi-purpose sleeping bag is the ultimate chameleon. You can wear it cinched around your waist as a parka, extend it full length for lounging around camp (or quick bivying with your boots on), or zip it open as a comforter/blanket. When it’s time to bed down, close everything up for the ultimate ultra-light sleeping bag. Zippered armholes give you convenient out of bag access for melting snow and sorting gear without leaving the comfort of your bag. A lightweight ripstop nylon shell, with efficient PrimaLoft Sport water resistant insulation, completes this versatile three season comfort system.

Slightly heavier than the Venus II Extreme Tent, Exped’s Venus II Tent is a weather-resistant, 4-season tent for damp backpacking and stormy climbing conditions. Color-coded sleeves, poles and zippers make this near-freestanding shelter easy to set up, even if your hiking companion is new to the novelty of pitching a tent. Dual doors and vestibules make it easy to sort out your gear and tweak equipment completely out of the rain, sleet or snow. The opposing openings also accentuate airflow to minimize condensation while keeping plenty of airspace between the fly and canopy. Exped’s Venus II Tent also has a gear loft that fits inside one vestibule so you can dry damp gear or hang travel towels out of the rain. If you need the weight savings of 100 grams and would like a silicone-coated rainfly for the soggiest situations, check out the Exped Venus II Extreme.

Designed by Dakine’s own Skate team, the Dakine Team Backpack has all the features they and you will love. This big pack is large enough to take on a weekend trip but load it up with your books and laptop and you are ready for class. Equipped to take technology with you, the Team has padded laptop sleeve and side organizer pocket to store your CDs and your Ipod. With a quickload skate carry and breathable shoulder straps you can take all your toys with you and be ready to ride at a moments notice.

Rugged durability balanced with urban appeal, the Mountain Hardwear Paladin Laptop Backpack is made from nontoxic HardWear tarp and will protect your goods and keeps looking good after loads of wear and tear. Coated zippers shed water and a padded computer sleeve protects your 17 laptop. The Paladin keeps you organized with pockets to keep your papers, magazines, notebooks, Ipod and cell phone. Back panel and shoulder straps are fully padded and covered in spacer mesh for comfort and breathability and compression straps allow you to cinch this backpack down when you aren’t using it to full capacity.

The winter mountaineering standard for over a decade, the Mountain Hardwear Trango 4 Tent is an extremely refined shelter for four people. Featuring Atlas Scandium XL poles combined with Mountain Hardwear’s fourpole design and including the patented tension shelf for added strength, the Trango 4 tent excels in the toughest conditions. Poled vestibule offers additional room front and rear. Guaranteed watertight construction. Superlight option pitch with fly and Pitch Light footprint to shave pounds. Footprint sold separately.

Unlike regular pots and pans found amongst your camping gear, the Jetboil 2 Liter Cooking Pot takes camping cookwear to a whole new level of heating efficiency. Designed for use with a Jetboil stove, the JetBoil 3 Liter Cooking Pot includes a builtin FluxRing heat exchanger that absorbs virtually all heat from the burner and concentrates it underneath the pot. Featuring a neoprene cozy to further contain heat and offer easy handling, the 3 Liter Cooking Pot also comes with a collapsible wire gripper, snapon lid, and plastic base cover that doubles as a plate or bowl.

The kids want to come too, and now they can with the Dakine Heli Backpack for Kids. Build smaller for a child’s frame, the Kids Heli has an expandable helmet pocket and an insulated hydration sleeve, just like Dad’s.

Great for camping on warm summer nights, Kelty’s Trail Dome 4 tent is one of the best values you can tote into the backcountry. This 55-square-foot design has ventilated panels on all sides and a mesh ceiling for exceptional airflow and comfortable cooling. The mesh panels can also be closed for privacy, but keep in mind that the Trail Dome 4 is a three-season tent–it doesn’t have the warmth of those pricey four-season climbing tents, but you do get the nice extras like internal storage pockets, gear loft loops and convenient guy-out points for extra support. One important consideration is the door design–the Trail Dome 4 Tent has one door, which might be a concern if you’re camping with kids who need quick access outside for midnight bathroom breaks. The single door configuration saves both weight and cost, which makes the Trail Dome 4 suitable for light family backpacking. The two DAC Pressfit poles are structurally rugged but slightly heavier than the ultra-refined tent poles that you usually find on higher priced tents. Above the door and back mesh window you’ll find attachments for shorter lightweight fiberglass brow poles that help keep rain from seeping inside the tent door whenever it’s open. If you’re looking for a four person tent and you still need to consider the costs of a camping stove, cooking kit and hiking boots, the Kelty Trail Dome 4 Tent is an affordable choice that doesn’t stick you with cheap components. If you’re looking for extra room in a dual door design, consider Kelty’s larger Trail Dome 6 Tent.

Zappos.com is proud to offer the Tundra Boots - Ottawa (Toddler/Youth) (Pink/Lt. Blue) - Footwear: This snow boot is ideal when flurries begin to fall. Adjustable ankle strap allows for a customized fit. Drawstring closure with barrel lock. Traction enhancing thick rubber outsole. Temperature rated to -22F or -30C.

Zappos.com is proud to offer the Zamberlan - Vioz GT (Dark Brown/Beige) - Footwear: Made in Italy. A modern version of a traditional full-grain leather backpacking boot that’s ideal for extended backpacking trips, long trekking, and all-season hiking. Hydrobloc full-grain leather upper with PU coated reinforcement; High-resistance treatment on the hardware; Combination GORE-TEX and MICROTEX lining for breathability and climate control. Zamberlan 3-Action Footbed is designed to respect the foot anatomy, reduce heel strike, follow the natural foot movement during walking, reduce muscle fatigue, and deliver total comfort and increased performance. Zamberlan Z.A.S. Air System is a special construction, design method, and choice of components to optimize comfort and make the boots extremely lightweight and breathable. Zamberlan Z.C.S. Cushioning System utilizes different types of shock absorbing materials with high cushioning and stabilizing effects. R.R.S. (Rubber Reinforcement System) is a special rubber reinforcement applied to the upper that ensures maximum abrasion resistance, enhances water repellence, and helps the boot to keep its shape during extended use. Thermoplastic rand on the toe and heel. Resoleable Zamberlan Vibram 3D outsole has been expressly developed for backpacking and hiking use with three specific components: an aggressive Vibram special rubber outsole with deep lugs, a low density PU midsole, and a TPU stabilizer.