Fix It: Repair a Broken Pack Buckle
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Fix It: Condition Boot Leather
Keep your leather boots in top shape with an easy DIY treatment.
Fix It: Condition Boot Leather
Keep your leather boots in top shape with an easy DIY treatment.
Fix It: Tent Pole Repair
Busted tent pole? Here's how to fix it fast.
Fix It: Tent Pole Repair
Busted tent pole? Here's how to fix it fast.
Fix It: Tent Pole Repair
Busted tent pole? Here's how to fix it fast.
Congress Approves National Park Expansion
The latest defense bill gives the park system its largest expansion in decades.
Join BACKPACKER magazine on a Trip to New Zealand
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
Watch an Awesome Grand Canyon Cloud Inversion
It's not every day that the Grand Canyon gets filled up with clouds.
Go Ultralight: Gear to Get You There
Cut pack weight in half with nine proven winners.
Go Ultraluxe: Gear to Get You There
Enjoy decadent comfort—on the trail and in camp.
Endurance Hiking: 24 Hours
What's your limit for endurance hiking? You won't until you push far beyond what you thought was possible. That's when things get interesting.
Antelope Canyon Photo Sells for Record Price of $6.5 Million
It's now the most expensive photograph in the world.
The 2015 Life List
Every hiker's life list should include these 9 epic adventures.
Hike to the Best Backcountry Hut in the World
New Zealand’s Ivory Lake Hut is a true gem. All you have to do is get there.
Go _____ Packing
Choose your adventure - pack animal style.
How to Poop In the Woods
Learn three different positions for answering nature's call in the backcountry.
BACKPACKER's 10 Best Stories of 2014
From goats to ghosts, our editors pick their favorite reads of the year.
Watch These Hikers (Sort Of) Walk on Water
The ice on this Slovakian lake is as clear as glass.
Bake the Best Backcountry Bread
On expeditions, the scent of fresh-baked bread is an unimaginable luxury. Here’s how to whip up a loaf.
What to Wear to Hike in a Storm
Don’t run for shelter when the sky opens up. Embrace nature’s wild side—and your own. But stay (relatively) dry with these top storm-hiking picks from our gear team.
Bag a Fourteener
Colorado's Mt. of the Holy Cross gets our nod as the best 14,000-foot peak.
Catch a Golden Trout
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4 Animal Sounds Every Hiker Should Hear Before They Die
Bucket lists aren't just about views. Make a point to hear these 4 amazing animal sounds in the wild.
Hike to 3 Top Backcountry Ruins
Three backcountry ruins cool enough to make Indiana Jones reach for his boots. But remember: Look, don’t touch.
Go Solo Hiking
Why solo hiking lets you see the wilderness (and yourself) in a new way.
Photo School: Broken Spectre
It looks sci-fi, but this optical phenomenon is entirely earthly, and yours to capture—if you’re ready for it.
How To Live in a National Park — And Why You'd Want To
A national park vacation is great, but the real fun starts when you get to call the park home.
Hike the John Muir Trail
Get this on your life list: It's the #1 trail our readers think every hiker should do.
How To Hike Barefoot
Follow these 3 rules for the best walk of your life.
Quiz: How to Get Lost
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Quiz: How to Get Found
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Life List: Haleakala Crater, Maui
Venture away from beaches and into Maui's massive shield volcano inside Haleakala National Park.
Find the Ultimate Hiking Partner
What makes a great hiking partner? It pays to choose wisely.
Traverse a Glacier Safely
Learn to identify the terrain hazards of glaciers to stay safe in ice country.
10 Things You Should NEVER DO
Avoid these 10 embarrassing gaffes at all costs.
Trail Chef: Make a Gourmet Dinner
Yes, you have to forego boil-in-a-bag convenience. But you won't regret the effort after eating this five-star spread.
Trail Chef: Gourmet Red Gnocchi with Bacon
This gourmet entree is high-end eatery good, but easy to make over a campfire.
Trail Chef: Gourmet Salmon Pâté Appetizer
This easy-prep appetizer is frontcountry fine, but easy enough to make at your campsite.
This Zion Documentary is Beautiful and Terrifying
Zion's slot canyons offer endless adventure, but beware of sudden rain.
How to Cook With Wild Berries
Forage wild berries and then use this guide to prepare killer backcountry meals.
Natural Bridges Fees Set to Double; Other Parks Seek Increases
Natural Bridges is one of 115 national parks and monuments seeking admission hikes in 2015.
Trail Chef: Gourmet Tiramisu Dessert
Adapt this classic dessert for the backcountry.
Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra
The Ultras fill the void between technical crampons and simple, dog-walking spikes, making them ideal for low-angle snowfields and variable mountain conditions.
Edelrid Python TouchTec 10mm Climbing Rope
This classic, durable rope now has an added safety feature, which will help prevent accidents and teach good climbing practices.
Petzl Meteor
With larger and more numerous vents than its older brother, this time-tested climber’s favorite gets a “cool” upgrade.
Black Diamond Magnetron VaporLock
This versatile, easy-to-use carabiner is now even simpler to operate in all conditions.
5 Questions For: Ueli Steck
The renowned Swiss alpinist on risk, training regimens, and the recent tragedies in the Himalayas.
Metolius Alpine PAS
This personal clip-in point is light enough to carry for extra safety on long mountaineering routes.
Fix It: Make a Protective Boot Toe Cap
Bolster your boot with this DIY protective toe cap.
Fix It: Make a Protective Boot Toe Cap
Bolster your boot with this DIY protective toe cap.
Fix It: Repair a Hiking Boot
Don't go boot shopping just because of a worn-out heel. Repair a hiking boot fast with this at-home fix.
Fix It: Repair Tent Mesh
Repair tent mesh in the field or at home with this handy DIY method.
Fix It: Repair Tent Mesh
Repair tent mesh in the field or at home with this handy DIY method.
Fix It: Repair a Zipper Slider
It only takes 2 seconds to repair a zipper slider yourself. Here's how to do it.
Fix It: Repair a Zipper Slider
It only takes 2 seconds to repair a zipper slider yourself. Here's how to do it.
Fix It: Repair Your Apparel
Patch holes in your clothing fast with this easy DIY fix.
Fix It: Repair Your Apparel
Patch holes in your clothing fast with this easy DIY fix.
Fix It: Waterproof a Jacket
Give your jacket extra waterproof protection with this easy DIY method.
Fix It: Waterproof a Jacket
Give your jacket extra waterproof protection with this easy DIY method.
6 Winter Tents
From ultralight to ultra bomber these six tents will keep you outside all winter long.
Mountain Hardwear Trango 4
Roomy, strong, and sturdy—it’s everything we want in a foul-weather home away from home.
Mountain Laurel Designs DuoMid
It shaves pounds (!) off your heavy winter kit.
Big Sky International Chinook 2P
Get a summer tent and a winter tent for the price of just one.
ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 3
Get legit winter protection for a trio of campers at a three-season price.
Cabela’s Instinct Two-Person
It handles all but the worst of winter without weight or price penalties.
Backcountry Access BC Link
Communicate with backcountry partners up to 3 miles away with this easy-to-use radio.
Arva Compact 240
This full-length probe deploys fast and packs tiny.
Ortovox Pro Alu III
This versatile shovel transforms into a hoe—fast—and works for righties and lefties.
Ortovox 3+
Super-strong transmission means you’ll be found fast if buried in an avy.
MSR Basecamp Snow Shelter Saw
It rips through ice like a hot knife.
PCT MVP: An Interview With Cheryl Strayed
Thru-hiking hits the big screen this month with the release of Wild, the adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling memoir.
Fix It: Patch a Sleeping Pad
A punctured sleeping pad doesn't have to end your trip. Here's how to patch it.
Fix It: Patch a Sleeping Pad
A punctured sleeping pad doesn't have to end your trip. Here's how to patch it.
Fix It: How To Seal a Seam
Seal up a busted seam with a quick DIY fix.
Fix It: How To Seal a Seam
Seal up a busted seam with a quick DIY fix.
Fix It: How to Repair a Broken Zipper
Get your zipper back on track with an easy fix from BACKPACKER's gear editor.
Fix It: How to Repair a Broken Zipper
Get your zipper back on track with an easy fix from BACKPACKER's gear editor.
Fix It: Repair a Sleeping Bag Hole
Repair a sleeping bag hole with this 5-minute fix from BACKPACKER's gear editor.
Fix It: Repair a Sleeping Bag Hole
Repair a sleeping bag hole with this 5-minute fix from BACKPACKER's gear editor.