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Heading into the wilderness with your hiker-in-training? This gear will make the trip as fun for you as it is for your little one.

The Ultra gets a titanium case, sapphire face, significantly better battery life, and better GPS and off-grid route-tracking features, making it a much more robust backcountry tool

Hikers pled guilty to reckless conduct following off-trail rescue in Franconia Notch.

People keep falling into outdoor latrines while rescuing lost phones. Our editors list the belongings they would fish out of an outdoor crapper—and which ones they’d leave behind.

Alcohol-free doesn't have to mean tasteless. These drinks satisfy your beer craving without the buzz.

After locals sighted a plume above the summit of Tahoma, the National Park Service rushed to reassure its social media followers.

For carrying weight while moving quickly in the mountains, the Slope Runner Exploration 18L is our new favorite vest-pack hybrid

Who knew the famous comfort, durability, and versatility of the Merrell Moab could be improved?

Keep your cool in the backcountry—no matter how high the mercury climbs—with these key lessons from one of the hottest places on Earth.

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Volunteers hope a new bus to the McAfee Knob trailhead will cut down on congestion.

This sweet crumble pulls double duty.

Hikers around the globe can agree on one thing: Snacks are essential.

Lightweight gear has a reputation for fragility, but there are exceptions to the rule.

Let the crowds stampede the national parks—in the U.S., you’re never far from state lands that boast sublime beauty, natural seclusion, and endless adventure. These 14 just scratch the surface.

Backpacking by yourself unlocks a powerful wilderness experience. If you’re scared to solo, you’re on the right track.

Fanny packs, bear spray, and camp stoves: These are the products that helped us adventure over the past month.

I came for their looks. I stayed for their all-day comfort and all-terrain performance.

Thru-hiking is for everyone—but if you really want to build your life around the trail, some careers make it easier than others.

Feel like you couldn’t possibly bare skin in the shape you’re in? All the more reason to try.

Kayak to pocket beaches and Gulf islands in south Florida.

You know what's worse than not reaching the summit? Getting caught in a thunderstorm.

You don't have to spend hours and hours on the trail to get prepared for your next big hike. It's more efficient to train with a loaded pack.

Suit seeks return to reduced Trump-era boundaries.

By supporting service corps that are preserving our public lands, Carhartt is helping to protect parks and empower the next generation of park stewards

Don’t whack a golf ball off one either, or chuck a Frisbee, or do anything else that jeopardizes the safety of your fellow hikers

Maybe you don't want to carry a bear canister, or you're just naturally a quiet person. Either way, these trails are for you.

Rescuers found Jetal Agnihotri, 29, on fourth day of search.

When there’s nothing to write home about, you might be doing it right.

Everything you need to find a last-minute backpacking adventure before the leaves turn and the air turns frosty.

By some measures, Jenny Bruso’s advocacy for body inclusivity in the outdoors has been a wild success. But she says the fight has barely begun.

A disco ball, frozen lobster tails, a cat: We polled editors about the strangest gear they had ever packed for a trip.

From funding for conservation projects to mitigating wildfires, public lands win big.

Yes, Starbucks Via will do the trick. But is it the best way for gram-counters to get caffeinated?

Some backpackers are just dedicated soloists. But as our writer discovered on her first big group trip, sometimes there's magic to hitting the trail with some new friends.

Forget Zion and Canyonlands; this desert gem has something for every hiker among the hoodoos and bristlecone pines

While the park still doesn’t have an entrance fee, it’s going to get a little more expensive soon.

Want to hike without crowds? See jaw-dropping vistas without torching your quads? Check out these dayhikes and backpacks.

Hiker claimed self-defense; bear was roughly 100 feet away.

Next time you have to resupply your gear, make one of these swaps to reduce your waste and impact on the planet.

On Thursday, they finished the last leg of the triple crown, but they’re not done yet

As someone who’s confronting his own age, I appreciate seeing an older guy hold it down. That’s why I’m cheering for 480 Otis this Fat Bear Week.

A group of researchers from University of California, Irvine investigated the link between SAR incidents, park visitation, and Twitter posts. Their conclusions could inform how hikers portray their own adventures—and view those of others—online

Bigfoot seems to pop up in a lot of places, but he sure is elusive when it comes to having his photo taken.

Catch the Perseids with these smart skywatching tips.

Joe McConaughy sets a new Fastest Known Time on the 223-mile John Muir Trail.

They’re 1,706 miles in and this is what they like most

A complete list of everything the new record holder carried and wore

On Sunday night, British hiker Josh Perry decimated the trail’s long-standing self-supported records after chasing Timothy Olson’s 2021 time

From local favorites to tourist must-dos, these trails are the best of America's Finest City.

In summer or shoulder season, there’s nothing better than a water-view hike or one that ends up at a beach for lounging and swimming. From the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean and places in between, these are our favorites.

Two men defaced the popular Moran Point overlook, and photographers caught them in the act

Despite their eponymous appearance, cow chips, a rich cookie, taste divine.

Park received 1.46 inches of rain, out of an annual average of 1.9 inches.

Wildfire season is getting longer and more intense. What does that mean for backpackers who have to breathe the smoke it generates?

Whether for breakfast, lunch, or an after-dinner treat, these make-ahead crepes add a touch of class to any campsite.

Dan Durston dreamed up his innovative tent design while thru-hiking in Canada.

“Um, don’t do drugs kids (and don’t start spiders on fire during a drought),” Utah governor Spencer Cox tweeted Tuesday

A 22-year-old died in camp in the Absaroka Mountains on Tuesday evening.

Your thru-hike is supposed to be the trip of a lifetime. So why is your mind wandering to literally anywhere else?

Redwood National Park officials cite damage visitors have caused to forest.

Driven by closures and new parking rules, hikers spent 27% fewer days hiking the state's highest mountains in 2021 than they did in 2020.

Fires have killed at least four people so far; backpackers face extensive closures.

Both of these shoes are beloved by long-distance hikers. Which is right for you?

Is the PürTrek pole-filter mashup a brilliant idea or a Frankensteinian mess?

Too many rocks? Not enough people? Illustrator Amber Share says bring it on.

The first woman to tick all of the United States' National Scenic Trails spent 20 years on her quest.

Get a different perspective on Lake Tahoe (and fewer crowds, too!) when you head into the mountains surrounding North Lake Tahoe

Last week my house burned to the ground, and if that’s not bad enough, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder

According to law enforcement in Curry County, Oregon, local residents tied a suspected arsonist to a tree after he got “combative”

Hatchets, saws, and axes have a place—and it's not in the backcountry.

Smart watches, bucket hats, and car camping showers: These are the products that helped us adventure over the past month.

Will oversee projects in Denali, including $91 million bridge construction.

Check out Lee Welton's author page.

From "good old raisins and peanuts" to trail mixes spiced with hot peppers, Michigan cherries, beer nuts, and dried carrots, the ultimate backwoods snack comes your way, courtesy of Backpacker readers.

Officials said the bear visited the Montana campsite an hour before the attack.

Incident follows deaths at White Sands, Grand Canyon; another hiker passed away in Badlands on Wednesday.

Strong opinions abound in the ultralight community. That doesn’t mean they’re always right.

Sure, these drink mixes are going to keep you hydrated. But which ones actually taste good?

A double-wall tent, camp sandals, and cushier trail runners were among the changes Patricia “Blackpacker” Cameron made once she hit the PCT.