Text Anywhere Off-Grid Messenger Review
This satellite-powered hotspot allows texting in the most remote locations.
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Bushnell SolarWrap 250 Battery
This solar-powered lithium battery recharges efficiently.
Sony NEX-5T Camera Review
This easy-to-use camera takes quick and clear shots.
Nikon 1 AW1 Camera Review
A waterproof camera that's ready for any adventure.
Olympus TG-2 iHS Camera Review
An updated Editors' Choice camera with an improved focus range.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Smartphone Review
Phone is able to handle the most vigorous explorations.
Dell Venue 7 Tablet Review
A durable tablet with plenty of storage.
Power Practical Lithium 4400 Battery Bank Review
This battery pack has enough power to charge multiple devices.
Boom Movement Swimmer Speaker Review
High quality sounding bluetooth speaker is multi-sport ready.
8-Year-Old Boy is Yosemite Ranger for a Day
He helped out with firefighting and a mock hiker rescue.
Man Swept Into Yosemite Falls
The 22-year-old was carried several hundred feet down Middle Cascade before being rescued.
Hall of Fame: Camp Food
An indisputable fact of hiking life: Food tastes better outdoors. A simple cheese sandwich can be heaven. A chunk of dark chocolate feels like a winning lottery ticket. And a savory, hot meal can turn a tired, wet hiker into an entirely new person.
The Best Portable Power Sources for Backpacking
Find the Charge That's Right For You
Earthquake 'Swarm' Detected in Yellowstone
A seismograph station counted about 30 small earthquakes.
13-year-old Girl Climbs Mt. Everest
She's the youngest female ever to summit.
Bigfoot Terrorizes Teens in 'Willow Creek'
Kinda like The Bigfoot Witch Project, amirite?
Alaskan Volcano Begins Erupting
The 8,362-foot Pavlof volcano is one of Alaska's most active.
The 10 Best Outdoor Dog Breeds
These pups love the trail just as much as you do.
Apple’s Latest OS: Yosemite
The tech giant's new operating system evokes the outdoors.
Reader Photo Contest
Enter your best shot in our monthly photo contest.
Six Climbers Presumed Dead on Mt. Rainier
It's the mountain's worst disaster in 30 years.
adidas Terrex Swift Mountain Summer Jacket Review
A combination of double- and single- weave nylon makes this jacket extra breathable.
Editors' Choice 2014: Marmot Essence Shell
There's always room to pack this featherweight, bombproof shell.
Bear Relaxes in a Hammock
Because why not?
Six Climbers Presumed Dead on Mt. Rainier
It's the mountain's worst disaster in 30 years.
Hiking Switzerland's Haute Route
The Haute Route—a famed mountaineering trek from Chamonix, France, to Zermatt, Switzerland—offers towering glaciers and soaring panoramas.
Simple Coleslaw for the Trail
Add a bit of fresh flair to your camp meals with this healthy side.
Survive With Your Cellphone
Learn to dissect a cellphone to make a spear, snare, signaling device, compass, and more in this how-to guide. Photos by Creek Stewart, willowhavenoutdoor.com
Must-Do Rocky Mountain Trail Runs
After running 150 miles of the high-alpine Colorado Trail while filming his recent documentary film, Running the Edge, ultrarunner, filmmaker, and photographer Matt Trappe told us his favorite Colorado trail runs. Check out these high-altitude trails.
Wild Wales: The Wales Coastal Path
Take a hike along the breathtaking Wales Coast Path.
Win Free Gear!
We're giving away a Deuter Guide 35 pack this week!
Rab Ventus Pull-On/Lunar Pull-On Jacket Review
Rab Ventus Pull-On/Lunar Pull-On Jacket Review
Black Diamond Equipment B.D.V. Jacket Review
A tester favorite for those all-day excursions.
Mountain Hardwear Super Chockstone Jacket Review
If you're hard on jackets, this Mountain Hardwear is for you.
Reading List: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
An expert's reading list for two must-see California parks.
Reclaiming Glen Canyon
As the water level in this reservoir dropped by as much as 150 feet over a period of 5 years, the legendary canyons of Glen Canyon began to emerge for the first time in nearly 40 years.
Beautiful Fall Foliage Photos
Check out these amazing photos of fall colors across the country and beyond, from Yosemite to Banff to Acadia.
Super-Easy No-Bake Cheesecake Sandwiches
This decadent, creamy dessert will make you feel like you're at a fancy bakery, but requires no cooking and is super-easy to make.
Fourteeners of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains
The San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado are a patchwork of wildly varied sub-ranges, many tucked away in vast wilderness areas. Of Colorado’s 54 fourteeners (peaks that rise over 14,000 feet in elevation), 13 call the San Juans home, including Uncomp
Eddie Bauer First Ascent BC Ultralight Hardshell Review
A versatile hard shell that's light too.
Sierra Designs Stow Windshirt Softshell Review
The lightest shell in our test.
Arc'teryx Alpha SL Shell Review
A shell that is light, sleek, and minimalist.
A Louisiana Cougar?
Not even apex predators can resist a good crawfish Étouffée
Hike of the Month
Check out the Backpacker map team's author page.
Columbia Rainstormer Shell Review
A bargain jacket with full amenities.
Mountain Hardwear Super Light Plasmic Shell Review
A light and comfortable shell.
The North Face Verto Storm Shell Review
Put it in your pack and you can forget it's there...until you really need it.
Salomon GTX Active Shell Review
This minimalist shell kept testers dry during heart-pumping activities in the wettest weather.
L.L.Bean NeoShell Bounder Shell Review
A versatile, three-layer shield
'Cliffhanger' Reboot In the Works
The 1993 Sylvester Stallone thriller is getting a modern overhaul.
Survive With… An Egg Crate, Dryer Lint, and a Candle
Individually, dryer lint, cardboard egg crates, and candles seem pretty unglamorous -- not to mention useless as survival tools. But combine them and they transform into an unstoppable, rainproof firestarter. Snow, wind, mud: We’ve tested this nuclear opt
An exciting to start to the Get Out More Women's Tour
We are now a week into the Get Out More Women’s Edition tour and it’s been absolutely amazing.
Never a Dull Moment
The past couple of weeks have taken us on route that could best be described as a toddlers scribbles on a map.
Scientists Closer to Universal Snakebite Antidote
It's a handy nasal spray.
Breaking: Rescue Underway for Hiker Stranded on Longs Peak
The 19-year-old is trapped at 13,000 feet on the peak's treacherous eastern face.
2014 Reader Adventure Travel Photos
Our readers travel to some of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the world. Need proof? Just get an eyeful of these winning entries.
Impossibly Easy Barbecue Chicken Sliders
These juicy, saucy, super-simple mini sandwiches bring hearty home cooking to camp.
6 Trail-Ready Summer Cocktails
Hand-picked summer refreshments from our Backcountry Bartenders.
Step by Step: Bacon Krispy Bars Recipe
Yes, we’re recommending a bacon-marshmallow combo. Trust us. Bonus: They make a great quick breakfast when paired with a trail shake.
Out Alive: Swept Away
As water crashes through a 70-foot-high slot canyon, three hikers have to make the ultimate choice to survive.
Wyoming Governor Pushes For Grizzly Bear Delisting
Yellowstone's brown bears could lose their federally protected status.
Wildfire Spreads Near Yosemite
The blaze has already burned 900 acres.
Hiker Rescued from Longs Peak [Updated]
The 19-year-old is trapped at 13,000 feet on the peak's treacherous eastern face.
Gear Review: EMS Traverse Tent
See why this dependable year-round shelter shined with our testers.
Don't Get Lost
Our Get Out More team has five easy tips for staying on course in the backcountry.
Trail Chef: Apple Pie on a Stick
What's more American than apple pie? Baking apple pie over a campfire of course.
Chicago-size Wildfire Burning in Alaska
Parts of the Kenai Peninsula have been evacuated.
Three Men Missing in Colorado Mudslide
The mud is 250 feet deep in some areas.
Man Survives Grizzly Attack in Alberta
The grizzly charged a Parks Canada employee while he was biking alone.
Six Ways to Survive with a Plastic Bag
Nothing but a plastic bag? Use it to waterproof clothes, signal for rescue, and more.
Hiker dies at Colorado National Monument
The 16-year-old fell 100 feet.
My Partner Ate My Socks!
A goatpacking adventure in Utah’s High Uinta Mountains.
Gear Hall of Fame: Kitchen
Hands down, the best camp cookware of all time.
Gear Hall of Fame: Socks
The BACKPACKER editors pick the pairs that have stood the test of time.
LOWA Cevedale Pro GTX Hiking Boot Review
The most supportive boot we tested
Asolo Shiraz GV Hiking Boot Review
These finely crafted Italian boots deliver big-load support with reliable waterproofing and maximum breathability.
Hi-Tec V-Lite SpHike Mid WP Hiking Boot Review
These midcut boots pack enough support for most backpacking trips, yet cost no more than most trail runners.
Oboz Bridger BDry Hiking Boot Review
With a sturdy leather upper and above-average support, the Bridger BDry delivers more than ample protection for on- and off-trail adventures and long days with a heavy pack.
Five Ten Guide Tennie Mid Hiking Boot Review
Combining the stickiness of a scrambling shoe and the ankle and underfoot support of a boot, this hybrid crushes hilly, rocky terrain.
Mammut T Aenergy GTX Hiking Boot Review
Hike all day with a monster load and your feet will still feel fresh in camp with these boots.