Winter Editors’ Gear Picks from Backpacker

Adam Roy, Editor-in-Chief of Backpacker, Benjamin Tepler, Senior Gear Editor, Zoe Gates, Senior Editor, and Emma Veidt, Associate Editor, discuss their favorite gear from January 2026. Adam shares his Patagonia Snowfarer cap, which has perforations for breathability, is lightweight, and holds its shape. Ben talks about Bowl & Kettle freeze dried meals which he said have great texture and flavor. Emma brings her new Travel Boggle game, which is a good way to pass time in the backcountry, and Zoe shows off her Black Diamond Mont Blanc gloves, which she has been using for ski touring. Get the Outside TV app to stream films and series wherever you go: https://outside.watch/ios https://outside.watch/android Follow Outside TV for the latest and greatest: Activity Feed: https://outside.watch/activityfeed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outsidewatch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outsidewatch/ Get unlimited access to articles, courses, premium films, series & more with Outside+ The one subscription to fuel all your adventures: https://outside.watch/Plus 0:00 - Introduction: Backpacker's Favorite Gear of January 2026 0:22 - Winter Plans: What the Editors Want to Do Before Winter Ends 2:31 - Adam Roy's Gear Pick: Patagonia Snowfarer Cap 5:04 - Ben Tepler's Gear Pick: Bowl & Kettle Dehydrated Meals 7:13 - Emma Veidt's Gear Pick: Travel Sized Boggle 9:33 - Zoe Gates' Gear Pick: Black Diamond Monte Blanc Glove 12:20 - Closing Remarks