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Improve the taste of any meal

Measure it, whisk it, and serve it in the backcountry with these kitchen accessories.

A gourmet cook set for fancy feasts

Smaller, lighter, and even better performing than the original

Our favorite toddler-hauler

The best way to tote your infant on a hike

If you lack the cash, storage space, and/or desire to own a quiver of packs, get the ultraversatile Gregory Z65.

Will trekking poles help prevent my hands from falling asleep and getting itchy when I hike?

I am planning a thru-hike on the AT. Can you give me insight into the pros & cons of ultralight poles vs the old standbys?

If a rain fly has a few areas of mildew will it still work to repel rain, or do I need to get a new fly?

For a summer trek at Philmont, which is better, a wool sweater or a fleece garment?

I accidentally left my down sleeping bag in a stuff sack for two years! Is it ruined?

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

When life hands you a lemon, make lemon bars, then go hiking.

How many quarts of water per person per day should you carry when packing in the desert Southwest in the middle of May?

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Ultralight, simple design for light-and-fast hiking

Stop trailhead snafus with this pretrip checklist.

Is it true that placing a rope around your sleeping bag will discourage snakes from crossing it?

If it bleats, chirps, or roars, our readers have captured it.

Take your rappel slings with you after learning this simple method.

Leaving rappel slings behind gets unsightly - and costly - but this simple technique lets you take it all with you. (Caution: Carry extra slings and quick-links in case you snag irretrievably.)

If it bleats, chirps, or roars, our readers have captured it.

If you purchased the DeLorme Earthmate PN60w and Spot Satellite Communicator combo (reviewed in April 2011), read this release to see if you need a replacement.

Say hello to my second-most guiltiest pleasure in the backcountry.

BACKPACKER's camping experts are coming soon to an outdoor shop near you. Learn what you can expect from this dynamic couple and their Get Out More clinics.

Learn to make a handy survival bracelet with this step-by-step slideshow.

Think you're a tough guy (or gal)? Take our five-week challenge and enter our video contest for a chance to prove it.

JanSport announces $10,000 prize for easy outdoor video

Dorn wakes up from GU-induced psychedelic coma

Got a burning ursine question? Ask our resident bruin expert in our new weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Got a burning ursine question? Ask our resident bruin expert in our 'Ask A Bear' column.

Got a burning ursine question? Ask our resident bruin expert in our new weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Usually, our bear answers burning ursine questions, but this week he's dropping off a holiday gift.

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our 'Ask A Bear' column.

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in out weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Check out BEAR's author page.

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our 'Ask A Bear' column.

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our 'Ask A Bear' column.

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

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