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Gear

Want to Start Bikepacking? Here’s the Gear You’ll Need.

These products will get you ready for a multiday trip in the saddle.

Andy Cochrane

Gear Reviews

Can You Build Immunity to Poison Ivy by Eating It?

Adam Roy

Trips by State

The Easiest 14ers in Colorado

James Dziezynski

People

This Hiker Hero Cleaned Up Literally All of the Trash on One of LA’s Most Popular Trails

BACKPACKER Editors

Ask a Bear

Daypacks

Gear Reviews

Skills

How to Break In Your New Hiking Boots

Zoe Gates

Skills

Wake Up Your Muscles With This Simple Strength Workout

Kaelyn Silva

Gear Reviews

How To Stretch Your Sleeping Bag’s Temperature Rating

Kristin Hostetter

Gear Reviews

What’s the Best Way to Wash Camp Dishes?

Kristin Hostetter

News and Events

The National Parks Are So Crowded, Even the Senate is Talking About it Now

Adam Roy

Gear

Start Bikepacking With This Mile-Eating Rig

Andy Cochrane

Skills

14 National Park Fun Facts to Impress Your Hiking Partners

Zoe Gates

Gear

Deal of the Week: Outdoor Research Face Cover Kit

Chris Meehan

Survival

After Losing Their Eyes and Leg in Iraq, Rainier Was Just One More Mountain to Climb.

Michael Perry

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