Backpacker Magazine - backpacker.com http://www.backpacker.com/ Backpacker Magazine en-us Copyright 2008 Active Interest Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3600 Test Your Survival IQ: Widlife http://www.backpacker.com/article/17628 Bear Grylls has had his share of close scrapes with wildlife, yet he's always managed to come out alive. Would you? Take this quiz to see how you measure up. Trail Days Tragedy http://www.backpacker.com/article/17627 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. Raising the Bar: Best Energy Bars for Backpackers http://www.backpacker.com/article/17593 We tested 40 new energy bars flavors and culled these five top picks. Fix It: Easy Backpacking Gear Repairs http://www.backpacker.com/article/17592 Master these easy repairs to save on shop costs and replacement gear. Backpacking Gear Maintenance Tips http://www.backpacker.com/article/17591 Extend the life of your pack, sleeping bag, and tent with these tips. Create Tyvek Treasures http://www.backpacker.com/article/17590 Stay warm and fight the rain with three simple projects using this waterproof/breathable material. Build It: Make an Efficient Alcohol Stove http://www.backpacker.com/article/17588 Use extreme-distance hiker Andrew Skurka's plan to construct an ultralight, ultracheap cooking system. Easy Money: Where to Find Gear Savings http://www.backpacker.com/article/17587 Whether you're buying maps or park passes, there are easy ways to save a few bucks. How to Buy (and Sell) Used Gear http://www.backpacker.com/article/17586 Save and make money with these tips from experts at the country's best secondhand gear shops. Rent or Own? Making Gear Choices http://www.backpacker.com/article/17585 Don't (always) shell out for specialty gear. Shop Smart: Buy This, Not That http://www.backpacker.com/article/17584 What to choose when buying water bottles, batteries, water treatments, and midlayers. Shop Smart: Smart Gear-Buying Habits http://www.backpacker.com/article/17583 Four handy tips for getting the most for your money. Easy Money: Save Money on Gear http://www.backpacker.com/article/17582 By shopping strategically, planning smart, and maintaining your gear, and making easy repairs you can save big. These 75 tip are here to help. Blood, Sweat, & Beers http://www.backpacker.com/article/17581 Join editor-in-chief Dennis Lewon for a hike--and cancer-fighting concert--in the Rockies. Editors' Choice 2013 http://www.backpacker.com/article/17580 From a bomber ultralight tent to the best GPS watch we've seen, here are the 15 products that passed the ultimate field test. Gear Guide 2013: Backpacks http://www.backpacker.com/article/17579 Treat your back to the perfect load-hauler. Gear Guide 2013: Heavy Duty Boots http://www.backpacker.com/article/17578 The toughest, burliest of boots. Gear Guide 2013: Mid Duty Boots http://www.backpacker.com/article/17577 Tough, ankle-protecting boots that can carry a load. Gear Guide 2013: Light Duty Boots http://www.backpacker.com/article/17576 Low profile shoes that can take a beating. Gear Guide 2013: Trail Runners http://www.backpacker.com/article/17575 Go light and fast with these trail running models.