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FUDs are funnels that let everyone pee standing up. We tried most brands to report back on the pros and cons of each model. Plus: Tips on how to use them.

But they rarely show it.

Rowdy hikers and an ultrarunner's clash with park rangers have officials threatening to move the northern terminus of America's most famous trail.

Learn backpacking skills every woman needs to know, check out fall colors, or get survival advice from a rescue ranger in our latest print issue.

Geocaching is a high-tech, GPS-enabled scavenger hunt—and getting started is easy.

Our correspondent endures hail and treks through Yosemite on the latest leg of her hike.

Got a case of the Mondays? Let these bears teach you how to unwind.

Finding a hike of your own is as easy as getting off the trail—and this Sierra spot makes it easy.

Discover the forgotten lakes and boulder fields in, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT. Take Ruth Lake Trail and head off on a private adventure.

Bush whack through the jungles of Congaree National Park, SC, to find the River Trail, then find sanctuary on one of the secluded beaches.

Great outdoor gear doesn't have to cost a mint. Follow these five easy tips to fill your closet without emptying your wallet.

Even locals hardly know about Hesse Creek in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN/NC, this secluded spot is the perfect nature get away to explore.

Even locals hardly know about this secluded spot

Come to Hawaii’s Big Island and hike into the rainforest for private beaches

Leave the desert heat and hike along side Lanphier Canyon Blue River Loop, take a dip in the cool Arizona water when the sun gets too hot.

Climb up 4,000 foot peaks for views of lakes, wildlife and the surrounding mountains of White Mountain National Forest, NH.

Camp and kayak at one of three remote islands

Greg Barnes, 28, was swept out to sea on March 30, 2015, while on a hike near Pagat Cave, Guam.

How best to deal with spiders, bugs, or whatever else inhabits your worst nightmares.

Is hiking without a headlamp a midsummer night’s dream—or a nightmare?

It may be in a popular park, but you won't find any crowds on this underappreciated trail.

Leave your canoe and hike through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, in Minnesota, your legs will appreciate the exercise on the Sioux-Hustler Loop.

The cave brings the crowds, which in turn leaves the hiking trails deserted; enjoy seclusion on the trail trekking through Mammoth Cave National Park.

Dip into Georgias’ Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest after hiking along babbling creeks, and silent oak trees, find your paradise in a swimming hole.

Get wet in late summer when the Queets River is easily crossed to see a rainforest most hikers never knew existed in Olympic National Park, Washington.

Negotiate a climb just shy of 14,000-feet. Hike MT. Meeker's solitary trails escaping the mobs of people across the valley on Longs Peak ridge.

At eight thousand feet in Guadalupe Mountains, the Texan desert seemingly stretches forever.

Lost? Alone? Phone low on juice? There’s no app for that.

Rocks that look like sculptures deserve photos that look like art.

Thirty miles in Florida’s swampy backcountry can challenge even the toughest of nerves. But if you can stomach the elements, the rewards will gladly greet you.

Camp in comfort at DeSoto State Park, rent this three-sided shelter for a family weekend of hiking, biking, and swimming under southern waterfalls.

Backpack past shimmering high-altitude lakes, up steep mountain ridges, and over 7,000+ foot passes in the mountains of the Selway-Bitterroot, MT.

Hike through quiet forest and old farmland on the remotest section of Rhode Island’s end-to-end North-South Trail. BY RYAN WICHELNS

No forecast? No problem. Make your own with tips from our team of meteorologists.

Get fit—and have fun—on steep and technical terrain.

Pack caught on camera near Mt. Shasta

This hot, salty starter would be at home in a bar.

Primal meets gourmet with campfire cooking. Learn the key techniques for success with this Trail Chef primer on campfire cooking basics.

Our correspondent battles bugs as she continues her trek

Fresh accessories help upgrade the backcountry version of this classic Middle Eastern meal. Got leftovers? One word: breakfast. 2 servings

East meets South in this filling finger food. Option: Sub in tofu for a vegetarian version of these chicken tacos.

Go beyond ramen to fulfill your noodle cravings. By skipping the fish sauce, this popular Thai treat works even for day seven.

These breakfast sammies are grab-and-go perfection. Croissants are actually very rugged when flattened a bit, and they elevate every filling.

This delicious snack is quick enough to whip up mid-hike, and doubles as a sandwich spread.

Once you make your own real honey mustard, you'll never go back—addiction guaranteed.

Yes, you can have this living room luxury in the wilderness.

Toughen up to find total solitude on this 46-mile journey through a remote, untracked canyon. If you can get there, West Little Owyhee is worth the pain.

Don’t let nay-sayers stop you from going exploring with your infant.

Flees scene without removing outfit

Hollywood takes on the Appalachian Trail in the cinematic adaptation of a hit travelogue

How to find solitude, the best ultralight tents, and more from the September 2015 print issue of BACKPACKER magazine

Backpacking will help you find the ideal mate—and help keep you happy together on life’s long path.

It’s messy, noisy, and twice the hassle of hiking by yourself. But take your toddler on the trail, and the memories will last you the rest of your life.

Want to pass on your love of hiking to your munchkins? Start them early.

Sawtooth Wilderness, Idaho

Sequoia National Park, California

Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington

Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park, British Columbia

Baxter State Park, Maine

Mt. Sneffels Wilderness, Colorado

St. Regis Canoe Area, Northern Adirondacks, New York

Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, Montana

Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness, Tennessee/North Carolina

High Unitas Wilderness, Utah

Pasayten Wilderness, Washington

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Minnesota

We're in summer's last stretch—but the warm weather isn't over yet. Get some inspiration from these five volumes.

New Zealand's newest long-distance hiking path is a 3,000-kilometer monster that spans the length of the country. Here's how to tackle it.

Take a breather from hiking the Presidentials and take in New Hampshire's White Mountains from a whole new perspective.

A breezy shell, a comfy packbag, and a convenient water sterilization pen highlight this month's testers' picks.

If you want a predictable family trip, go to Disneyland. Who knows what'll happen on a National Park adventure?

Patty Miller, 71, was attacked by a grizzly on July 12, 2013, outside Babb, Montana.

Found a glass bottle? Putting a message in there and casting it into the sea is a major Hail Mary. Try these six techniques instead.

Join the standup paddleboard craze and enjoy an above-water vantage for everything from rising trout to streamside wildlife.

Is hiking without a headlamp a midsummer night’s dream—or a nightmare?

Get fit for your next adventure even while you're stuck in town with these tips from a pro trainer.

Quick-drying shoes, lightweight hikers, and footwear that transitions from trail to tavern all debut at the Outdoor Retailer show. Check them out in this 2016 shoe preview.

Fun colors & built-in device charging on one hand; even lighter and faster tents on the other. It's the 2016 tent preview from the Outdoor Retailer Show.

The ATC predicts an increasing number of hikers will hit the trail after the movie "A Walk in the Woods" premieres, and they're shoring up their defenses.