Sierra Designs Convert 3 Tent
Stretch out in this lavish winter shelter.
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NEMO Equipment Kunai 2P Tent
A four-season tent that's actually light enough to use year-round.
How Childbirth Made Me a Better Hiker
On a trek through Arizona's Paria Canyon, a young mom discovers that, contrary to her fears, motherhood has made her an even better adventurer.
Study: Frostbite May Not Change Cold Injury Risk
Research finds little difference between survivors, control group.
REI to Close on Black Friday
Will forgo holiday shopping bonanza for #OptOutside project.
MSR WhisperLite White Gas Stove
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NPS Proposes New Fracking Rules
Following BLM court defeat
Video: Beavers Parachute into Idaho Wilderness
Footage uncovered after half a century.
Meet the NPS100 Road Team: Aidan & Madison
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Ranger of the Century
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NPS 100 Stories
Articles and Photo galleries from the Road Team on the NPS100 Tour
The NPS100 Road Trip Gallery
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Hiker in Norway Finds Ancient Viking Sword
The sword is thought to be 1,200 years old.
Dakine Women's Heli Pro DLX 24 Backpack
This full-featured backcountry ski and snowboard pack has the best women’s fit of any model we tested.
Mystery Ranch Big Mountain Backpack
You can fill this versatile pack up with 50 pounds for an expedition or cinch it down for summit bids.
Grivel Zen 40 Backpack
The low-profile design of this ski pack doesn’t restrict arm swings or high steps.
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol 32 Backpack
This is the first Black Diamond ski pack we could use with or without the company’s AvaLung system.
L.L. Bean Snowfield 30 Backpack
This durable ski pack is exceptionally tough for the weight and price.
The Pain and Pleasure of Hiking Alone in the Desert
Jason Mark goes into the wilderness to find clarity and ends up having to rescue himself in this excerpt from Satellites In the High Country
KEEN Durand Polar WP Hiking Boot
An insulated upper and stable platform make these hiking boots ideal for cold winter treks with a heavy pack.
Vasque Pow Pow UltraDry II Hiking Boot
These insulated hiking boots are ideal for winter overnights and snowshoeing.
How to Survive With Eye Glasses
Vision is important. But with a little ingenuity, your specs could save your life in other ways.
Asolo Avalon GTX Hiking Boot
A rigid midsole and durable upper made this hiking boot our choice for multiday trips with a heavy pack.
LOWA Phoenix GTX Mid Hiking Boot
This supportive yet cushy hiking boot boasts the best combination of comfort and protection in the lineup.
The Last Night of the Lupatia
One foggy night more than 130 years ago, 16 sailors lost their lives just off the Oregon Coast Trail.
200 Miles of Awesome in California
From trailheads to trail towns, US 395 in California serves up the ultimate road trip for hikers.
Oboz Bridger Low BDry Hiking Boot
Hikers who don’t need ankle support will still get durable, protective construction from this tough low-cut hiking boot.
Outdoor Research Uberlayer Hooded Jacket
You can put this insulated jacket on in the morning and wear it all day long.
Arc'teryx Norvan Jacket
This well-ventilated featherweight hardshell can handle race-pace running and snowshoeing.
Black Diamond Recon Jacket
This softshell's rugged construction makes it tough enough for years of fierce weather.
Mountain Hardwear Straight Chuter Jacket
This softshell provides waterproof protection that won’t soak you in sweat.
Cabela’s + Icebreaker Merino Thermal Zone Half-Zip Top & Bottoms
Three different fabric weights combine to deliver a premium all-conditions baselayer.
Patagonia Capilene Lightweight Crew
This ultralight baselayer kept testers comfy and dry well into summertime—and it’s eco-friendly.
Mountain Hardwear Butterman ½ Zip
This pullover combines a super-soft feel with maximum range of motion.
Ternua Snowmass Jacket
This airy, breathable softshell keeps pace with high-intensity workouts.
Marmot Zion Jacket
Meet the most comfortable jacket of the year. Period.
Bergans of Norway Viul Jacket
This warm, ultralight softshell wicks sweat and repels wind during race-pace efforts.
Dynafit Chugach Windstopper Jacket
This breathable, lightweight softshell is ideal for big climbs.
Outdoor Research Linchpin Hooded Jacket
This versatile softshell is optimized for ice climbing, but adaptable to most cold-weather adventures.
Ortovox Guardian Shell
The merino wool lining inside this hardshell speeds wicking and reduces the need for a bulky midlayer.
adidas Outdoor Terrex TechRock GTX Jacket
This streamlined shell is tough enough for week-long expeditions.
The North Face FuseForm Brigandine 3L Jacket
This durable hardshell is ski armor, built for 100-day seasons, year after year.
Mountain Standard Hooded 3-Layer Jacket
This jacket is one of the most affordable three-layer shells we’ve tested.
Patagonia Refugitive Jacket
This versatile hardshell's supple fabric proved stout enough for winter storms but light enough for summer wear.
FlyLow Genius Jacket
This ski jacket provides top breathability and good mobility in one lightweight package.
Sherpa Adventure Gear Shakti Jacket
This full-featured jacket is built for plundering powder.
Brooks-Range Hybrid Wool Jacket
This hybrid jacket is a warm-yet-breathable technical layer that looks good enough for a night out.
Floods Trap Death Valley Visitors, Rangers in Crater
Visitor center, roads closed.
Craghoppers CompressLite Packaway Jacket
This bargain puffy is a screaming deal.
UCO Titan Stormproof Match Kit
Rain, sleet, snow? If you need a fire in the worst conditions, these are your matches.
Editors' Choice Snow 2015: Giro Range Helmet
It's the best-fitting helmet ever.
Editors' Choice Snow 2015: Marker KINGPIN
Resort or backcountry gear? With the KINGPIN ski binding, you don't have to choose.
Giro Range Helmet
It’s the best-fitting helmet ever.
Patagonia Dual Aspect Hoodie
This jacket is a fleece, but warmer. It’s a softshell, but more breathable. It’s one of the most versatile midlayers we’ve ever tested.
Dynafit Mezzalama Alpha Pant
Breathable insulation makes these the most versatile winter pants we’ve tested.
Arc’teryx Zeta LT Jacket
This 11-ounce jacket sets a new bar for shells: It’s light and protective enough to wear 12 months a year.
High Sierra Symmetry 18
Save big on a full-featured ski pack.
Mountain Hardwear Ozonic 65 OutDry
No need for fussy rain covers or liners with this waterproof pack.
Google Expands Yosemite Street View
Follows release of El Capitan tour
Teen Hikers Rescued After Losing Way With App
Found Sunday night.
8 Survival Tips From a Grand Canyon Rescue Ranger
On the eve of his retirement, Bil Vandergraff, Grand Canyon’s most experienced search-and-rescue ranger, sits down for a career debriefing and explains why you should absolutely hike in wet cotton and never leave home without cold pizza.
Hiking the A.T. in a Day
How’s this for a speed record? In June, BACKPACKER readers hiked almost 2,000 miles in 24 hours. One participant reflects on the unprecedented event.
10 NPS Rangers We Love
They make the parks more accessible, more safe, and more fun. Meet 10 rangers who make the park system what it is—then hike to the places they love.
The North Face Summit L6 Jacket
The warmest midlayer we tested kept us toasty on seven trips up Mt. Rainier.
Columbia Decompression Jacket
This ultralight down jacket gives you maximum warmth with minimal weight and bulk.
Big Agnes Spike/Lucky Penny Vest
This slim vest will warm your core with heat-reflecting insulation.
Berghaus VapourLight Hydroloft Reversible Race Smock
This half-zip jacket is the lightest synthetic midlayer we’ve ever tried.
2015 Winter Editors' Choice Awards
The only way to find the best winter gear? Get out and stay out—all season long.
Bear Strolls Through Montana High School
The bear wandered through Bozeman High School Wednesday
Arizon Rep Introduces Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument Act
The bill would declare 1.7 million acres of land a national monument
Salomon Park LS Tee
Natural bamboo charcoal fibers make it the quickest-drying, most breathable baselayer in our test.
Westcomb Luminous
This quick-drying wool baselayer’s double-sided fabric delivers great wicking, insulation, and durability.
Bambool BT1 Baselayer Top & Pants
A cozy PJ feel meets powder-friendly design in a baselayer adored by backcountry skiers.
VOORMI Thermal II Baselayer
The merino/polyester construction of this baselayer top offers cold-busting insulation.
Congress Moves to Open Up Paddling in National Parks
A bill advances that would allow paddlers, kayakers, and other hand-propelled watercraft on 450 miles of rivers and streams in Grand Teton and Yellowstone.
SCOTT Air Free Alpride Pack
This pack's light, low-bulk airbag system means less weight on your back and more space for your gear.
Buffalo National River, AR: Hemmed-in Hollow Falls
Tour bluffs surrounding Arkansas’s Buffalo National River before nabbing a view of the tallest waterfall between the Rocky and Appalachian mountains.
Marker KINGPIN 13 Binding
Resort or backcountry ski gear? With this binding, you don’t have to choose.
Dynafit Radical ST 2.0 Binding
Get a lightweight touring binding that won’t prematurely release.
From the Alpine Lakes Wilderness to Mount Rainier on the PCT
Our PCTfield scout and his buddies enjoy Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness.