AMC: Publications - AMC Outdoors Gear Guide

Looking for the right gear? Look no further than the pages of AMC Outdoors! Direct from our monthly Equipped feature, we bring you this comprehensive guide to backcountry gear, safety & how-tos.

Choosing the Right Gear

Women's gear
Digital Topos
Inflatable Kayaks
Four Season Tents
Ski and Boot Basics
Long Underwear
Gadgets: Altimeters, Anemometers & 2-Way Radios
Sleeping Bags
Adventure Sandals
Canoes
Infant Carriers
Snowshoes
Gloves
Essential Survival Gear
Headlamps
Insect Repellents
Tips from AT Thru-Hikers

Waterproof-Breathable Fabrics
Socks
Hydration Systems
GPS Receivers
Trekking Poles
Paddles
Claws & Picks
Helmets
Wetsuits/Drysuits
Daypacks
Binoculars
Sunglasses
Soft-shell Outerwear
Tents
Touring Kayaks
Backpacks
Whitewater Kayaks

Backcountry How-Tos

Ski Basics
Fastpacking
Backcountry Coffee
Prepare for a multi-day bike tour
De-bug your water supply
Overnight Paddling Trips
Staying Warm in Winter
Outdoor Photography
Get Into Trail Running

Lighten Your Pack
Getting Weatherwise
Get Buff for Biking
Dining Alfresco
Find & disinfect water
Low-impact techniques
Expedition canoeing
Identifying flowers on high

Safety Guides

Don't Get Lost
Knee-saving Tips
Plan Wisely

Avalanche ABCs
Smart Ski Tips
Paddling Safety