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Houston: Four C Trail

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Cross rolling hills and recovering woodlands on this 13.4-mile, one-way backpacking trip through a sweet slice of East Texas wilderness.

Bozeman, MT: Mount Blackmore

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This ambitious 5.6-miler climbs more than 3,000 feet through mountain meadows, past a quiet lake, to a summit with far-away views over the Gallatin Range.

Hattiesburg, MS: Tuxachanie Trail

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Roll through remote longleaf pine forests en route to a fish-filled lake on this section hike along the Tuxachanie Trail, a 23-mile long trail in southern Mississippi.

Mt. Rainier -20 (Sleeping Bag)

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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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guide pants (first ascent)

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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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Chile: Private Patagonia

Explore Chile's mind-bending terrain without joining the throngs on the popular trekker circuit. On this paddle/hike/horse adventure, you'll have glacier-chiseled fjords, sky-piercing mountains, and best-ever camping all to yourself.

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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.

Trail Days Tragedy

Dozens were injured when a car plowed into a hiker parade at Virginia's trail festival over the weekend. Backpacker Get Out More Tour ambassadors witnessed the accident.

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.

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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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