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Virginia Beach, VA: First Landing State Park

Submitted by: Backpacker Magazine
Brimming with beach and bay views, this Virginia Beach 9.9-miler tours cypress swamps, coastal forest (shrouded in Spanish moss), and idyllic marshlands.

Portland, ME: Pleasant Mountain Loop

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Cascading brooks, seasonal wildflowers, and picturesque ponds highlight this 5.1-mile loop through the thick forests of Maine to two summits.

Seattle, WA: Fifteenmile Creek

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Explore the wilder side of Tiger Mountain State Forest on this 10-mile out-and-back that winds through lush forest, passes artifacts from a 1920's train wreck, and visits the banks of Fifteenmile Creek.

Mt. Rainier -20 (Sleeping Bag)

Submitted By: ColtonPehrson
I love this bag. Used it for many Winter trips and has kept me warm every time. I even slept in a snow cave with it. Works great! ... Read more

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best tent for ... Read more

guide pants (first ascent)

Submitted By: jasonjanette
These pants are so comfortable when I tried them on they seemed to be made for me. I got them at my Eddie Bauer store for 69.95 a ... Read more

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Win a Trip to Kilimanjaro!

Ascend to the "Roof of Africa" with renowned guide Peter Whittaker and BACKPACKER's Jonathan Dorn.

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Hiking Wales: Fresh Tracks Through History

Beachside trek meets pub crawl meets castle tour on Europe's newest long trail, the 870-mile Wales Coast Path, officially opened in May 2011. We have the beta on its highlights.

Easy Money: Where to Find Gear Savings

Whether you're buying maps or park passes, there are easy ways to save a few bucks.

Gear Guide 2013: Backpacks

Treat your back to the perfect load-hauler.

Raising the Bar: Best Energy Bars for Backpackers

We tested 40 new energy bars flavors and culled these five top picks.

What Kind of Hiker Are You?

Find your personality type and trips that match your adventure style.

Survival: Animal Attacks

Don’t be prey. Learn where you’re likely to encounter North America’s deadliest predators.

Master Class: Lighten Your Pack

Drop 5, 10, or 15 pounds (or more!) by packing smart, planning ahead, and fine-tuning essentials.

Reader Wildlife Photos

A call for reader wildlife photos returned outstanding shots of true wild life.

Blood, Sweat, & Beers

Join editor-in-chief Dennis Lewon for a hike--and cancer-fighting concert--in the Rockies.

Gear Guide 2013: Backpacks

Treat your back to the perfect load-hauler.

Win a Trip to Kilimanjaro!

Ascend to the "Roof of Africa" with renowned guide Peter Whittaker and BACKPACKER's Jonathan Dorn.

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Gear Review: The North Face Summit Series Anti-Matter Softshell

This softshell packs a double punch with waterproofing and breathability.

Gear Review: Big Sky Soul Tent

Go lightweight with this freestanding solo tent.

Gear Review: GoLite Z10 Sleeping Bag

This down bag delivers on warmth and packability.

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August's Year of the Reader Photo Contest

Here are our favorite pictures from this month's photo contest. Vote for your favorite to help us choose the winner. The winning photo will be published in Backpacker's August issue and the winner will receive a Tamron zoom lens*.

BACKPACKER Year of the Reader Photo Contest

Here's our favorite pictures from this month's photo contest. Vote for your favorite to help us choose the winner. The winning photo will be published in Backpacker's June issue and the winner will receive a Tamron zoom lens*.

Vote For Your Favorite Reader Photo

Here's our top ten favorite pictures from this month's photo contest. Vote for your favorite to help us choose the winner. The winning photo will be published in Backpacker's May issue.

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