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Outdoor Retailer Roundup: Homemade Chalk Bags, A Beast of a Generator
Plus, another indestructible iPhone case and theft-resistant bags.
Outdoor Retailer Roundup: Goggles, Headphones, Bags, and Boots Made for Pow
As the snow falls in Salt Lake City, finally, BRR Steph makes the final rounds of the ski gear.
Outdoor Retailer Roundup: An iPhone case that's photo-taking friendly
Sea to Summit makes a fingers-friendly, waterproof iPhone case, and Arc'teryx unveils a new hoody to covet.
Packing for a Backcountry Ski Day
Kristin Hostetter shows you the essential gear, and how to pack it, for a day of backcountry skiing.
Adjust Your Pack Straps on the Trail
Maximize your pack's comfort with a few easy, on-trail strap adjustments.
Thin Pack Hipbelts
If a backpack fits you really well, does thin hipbelt padding make a big difference? If so, is there a way to improve it?
Help with Hanging a Bear Bag
The issue is not knowledge of how to bear bag - it's the throwing! I have no arm and no aim. Tricks? Suggestions?
Fitting Long and Narrow Feet
I have a long (13 1/2) and narrow foot and cannot find any boots to fit. Help!
Outdoor Retailer Roundup: Homemade Chalk Bags, A Beast of a GeneratorPlus, another indestructible iPhone case and theft-resistant bags. 
Outdoor Retailer Roundup: Goggles, Headphones, Bags, and Boots Made for PowAs the snow falls in Salt Lake City, finally, BRR Steph makes the final rounds of the ski gear. 
Outdoor Retailer Roundup: An iPhone case that's photo-taking friendlySea to Summit makes a fingers-friendly, waterproof iPhone case, and Arc'teryx unveils a new hoody to covet. |
Outdoor Retailer Roundup: Tiger Tail, CAMP, & Old Favorites with New ProductsBRR Nick, who is also a physical therapist, found lots of back- and budget-friendly gear on Day 3. 
Outdoor Retailer Roundup: Mammut Safety Harness and Arc'teryx Life Shell JacketPlus, winter boots from Teva that fold as small as regular shoes! |
clouds rest 5 degreeawesome sleeping bag warm compresses very small ultralight best sleeping bag i have ever ... Read more Mutha HubbaMy original Mutha Hubba rain fly turned to goo while in its storage container so I returned it to MSR at their direction to be ... Read more |
Neo Air Sleeping PadI'd give it 4 stars for comfort but the pad popped on the second night of a 14 day NOLS trip in the Winds. I should have known better ... Read more 
360° LED Area LightGood product... water proof.... really water proof i took this thing on a raft trip. can use batteries both D and AA. With D battery, ... Read more |
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Packing for a Backcountry Ski DayKristin Hostetter shows you the essential gear, and how to pack it, for a day of backcountry skiing. |
Adjust Your Pack Straps on the TrailMaximize your pack's comfort with a few easy, on-trail strap adjustments. |
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Ask the Expert
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After testing out backpacks I found the Osprey Ariel to fit really well, but am concerned about the thin hipbelt padding. My ultimate question: If a bag fits you really well, does thin padding make
a big difference? If so, is there a way to improve it?
Submitted by: Laura - Tucson, AZ
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The padding on this particular pack is meant to be thermo-molded to your hips (it’s a process that gets done in the store by a clerk). While the padding may be thin, it’s very effective, and the thinness—along with the customized molding—allows the hipbelt to give your body a really precise wrap.
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TIP 81: Blue Light Special
Winter is ideal for finding sweet deals on summer gear. Check the clearance sections of sites like rei.com, ems.com, and campmor.com.
International Travel
From Nepal to New Zealand, we have stories and tips to help you plan the perfect 'life list' trek abroad.
Navigation Center
Learn how to orient a map, navigate any terrain, and the ins-and-outs of GPS devices.
BACKPACKER's Free Smartphone GPS App
Record and share you adventures with our new, free navigation app. Plus, discover thousands of GPS-enabled hikes in national parks and major cities.
Green Guide
A backpacker's guide to environmental issues and "green" gear.
