Gear Review: Lowrance Endura Sierra
A fully-featured GPS
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Gear Review: Garmin Dakota 20
A bargain GPS
Gear Review: Mountain Hardware Torsion Glove
Nimble gloves for cold weather hiking
Gear Review: Travel Yahtzee
A great rainy day tent game
Gear Review: Mountain Hardware Seta Strapless Running Gaiters
Minimalist gaiters to keep out dirt and debris
Gear Review: Fishpond San Juan Vertical Chest Pack
A great backcountry chest pack for anglers
Gear Review: Arc'teryx Delta LT Zip
A super-versatile, fleecy layering piece
Gear Review: Adventure Medical Kits Day Tripper
A handy, all-inclusive first aid kit
Gear Review: Snowpeak's Titanium Flask
The finest flask for your finest single malts
Gear Review: WetFire Tinder
Foolproof tinder to get your fire raging
Ultralight First-Aid
Build your own superlight first aid kit
Gear Review: Extreme Hearos
Great earplugs to help you sleep better
Gear Review: Julbo Monterosas Glacier Glasses
Women's glacier glasses that transform to daily shades
Gear Review: Smith Pavilion
Lightweight, rugged shades that work for city or trail
Gear Review: Tifosi Ventoux Sunglasses
Glare proof photochromatic sunglasses at a sweet price
Gear Review: KEEN Obsidian WP Trail Shoe
A stable lightweight trail shoe for trail running or light backpacking trips
Gear Review: Five Ten Guide Tennie
Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe
Gear Review: Granite Gear Long Howl
A deluxe pack for your dog
Gear Review: Chaco Pro Sandals
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Gear Review: Ruff Wear Bivy Bowl
A light collapsible dish for your backpacking dog
Gear Review: La Sportiva Wildcat Trail Running Shoe
A sweet trail runner with maximum traction and cushion
Gear Review: Dublin Dog collar
The most rugged, stink-proof dog collar we've found
Gear Review: Nikwax Down Proof
Boost the performance of your down gear
Gear Review: Bheestie Bag
Resurrect electronics that have taken a swim
Gear Review: Coleman's Dirt & Worms
Kids will love this dessert.
Gear Review: Kahtoola KTS Aluminum Crampons
Crampons that won't weigh you down
Gear Review: PackIt Gourmet Condiments
Dress up any meal with these condiments.
Gear Review: Singleton of Glendullan 12-Year-old
Fill your flask with this smooth Scotch.
Gear Review: Metolius Full Strength Mini Carabiner
The lightest carabiner
Gear Review: Sea Eagle 370 Inflatable Canoe
An inflatable kayak that paddles well
Should I Keep Moving If I Get Bit By a Rattlesnake?
I recently came off trail in the night and nearly stepped on a rattlesnake in the Smokies. If bitten and you are an hour or two out, would you recommend to keep moving to get out?
Gear Review: Optimus Terra HE
A great two-pot cookset
How Many Cubic Inches Do I Need For a Daypack or Week-Long Pack?
I am confused about the capacity figures that backpack manufacturers claim. With particular regards to daypacks it seems that the figures advertised are always about 20% higher than what the pack actually holds. What gives?
Gear Review: Evernew Aluminum Ceramic Non-Stick Deep Pots
A ceramic coated cook pot with a fry pan lid
Gear Review: GSI Outdoors Minimalist
The perfect solo cookset
Gear Review: Sugio MidZero Zip Jersey
A midweight base layer for cool to cold weather hiking
Gear Review: Kombi Bamboo 4-Way Stretch 1/4 Zip-Neck
A lightweight layering piece make of bamboo
Gear Review: I/O Merino Contact Long-Sleeve Crib
A superlight wool base layer that shines 12 months a year
Gear Review: Columbia Silver Ridge Crew
A tee-shirt designed for super-hot weather
Gear Review: The North Face Nuptse Bootie III
The ultimate winter camp shoe
Gear Review: Smartshield SPF 30 Spray with Insect Repellent
An all-natural sunscreen with bug repellant
Gear Review: Adventure Medical Kits Blister Medic
Stop blisters in their tracks.
Gear Review: Adventure Medical Kits Heatsheets Emergency Bivy
A light emergency bivvy sack
Gear Review: Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Daypack
An ultralight daypack that fits in the palm of your hand
Gear Review: Smartwool Arm Warmers
Transform your shortsleeve tee to long with these cozy add-ons.
Gear Review: American Hiking Society Membership
Join the American Hiking Society.
How to Buy the Right Sleeping Bag
Buy the right bag for your sleeping style and destinations, and it will keep you warm for years.
The 5-ounce Fix Anything Kit
Build this light, affordable kit to repair any backwoods blowout.
Gear Review: Pacific Outdoor Equipment Ether Elite Sleeping Pad
A cushy sleeping pad for ultralighters
Gear Review: Mammut LightPump Mat
A luxurious mattress that insulates from the cold ground
Gear Review: Kelty Backpacker Sleeping Pad
An affordable and rugged self-inflating mattress
Gear Review: REI Expedition -20 Winter Sleeping Bag
A puffy, waterproof sleeping bag that really seals in heat
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Solar Flare Winter Sleeping Bag
A seriously warm women's sleeping bag
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear ExtraLamina 0 Winter Sleeping Bag
A bargain cold-weather bag with plenty of roll-around room
Gear Review: GoLite Adventure 4s Winter Sleeping Bag
A toasty, big and tall bag with a recycled nylon shell
Gear Review: The North Face Hotlum 3-Season Sleeping Bag
This rugged down bag won't break the bank.
Gear Review: Big Agnes Tumble Mountain 3-Season Sleeping Bag
An innovative down bag with no cold spots
Gear Review: GoPro HD Hero Camera
A versatile body camera that shoots HD video
Gear Review: Lafuma Warm'n Light 950 Pro 3-Season Sleeping Bag
A trim-fitting bag that packs light and small
Gear Review: Kelty Cosmic 3-Season Sleeping Bag
A super warm down bag at a super good price
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Vapor 3-Season Sleeping Bag
The lightest 15-degree bag on the market
Gear Review: GoLite RS 1 Summer Sleeping Bag + Season Quilt
A summertime quilt for steamy nights
Gear Review: Eastern Mountain Sports Velocity Summer Sleeping Bag
An affordable synthetic bag with down-like performance
Gear Review: The North Face Mercurial Sleeping Bag Liner
Crank up your bag's temperature rating by 10 degrees with this liner.
Gear Review: Eureka! Kotey Summer Sleeping Bag
A slim-fitting, summer bag for under 100 bucks
Gear Review: Vaude Ice Peak 150 Summer Sleeping Bag
A down bag that packs tiny and heats up fast
National Parks Center
We've collected the best hikes, most amazing photos, and mind-blowing videos for the ultimate National Park planning center. Get inspired and get hiking now!
Old Hipster – The Final Post
Last in a series of over-sharing dispatches on musculoskeletal health
Last Chance! Sign up Now for the Go Farther With Maps and GPS Webinar!
Upgrade your navigation skills under the tutelage of BACKPACKER's map editors.
Backpacker Photo School: Choosing a Lens
If you dont invest in more than one lens for your DSLR, it's almost like you never upgraded from a point and shoot at all: you've still got one camera and only one shooting option. When you can change your lens, suddenly you can get very different perspectives from the same spot. How do you choose the lens thats best for your needs? Here, three things you need to consider.
Editors' Choice Gold 2010 Videos: Evernew Titanium Non-Stick Cookware
These perfect pots have stood the test of time and earned our coveted Editors' Choice Gold Award.
CASIO PATHFINDER
Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, Casio introduces the second generation of slim design Pathfinder watches.
Ask A Bear: Camp Cooking in Clothes?
Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'
Trail Chef: Gourmet Cooking on $5 a Weekend
How any hiker can create inexpensive yet sumptuous meals and snacks
Wolves in Illinois
Trail camera captures rare wolf in state; coyote hunter later shoots it
Recipe: Stinging Nettle Soup with Strong Irish Coffee
Celebrate the Irish with this wild soup and coffee combo.
Western Cities Are Happier
Boulder tops a survey of the nation's happiest, healthiest cities
Sleep Aid Suggestions?
While trying to sleep in the backcountry my mind wants to stay in alert mode at night causing considerable sleep loss. I've tried OTC sleep aids and melatonin (3 mg) to only modest success. Any additional suggestions would bevery appreciated.
Gear Test: Soto Pocket Torch Update
This super lighter won an Editors' Choice Award this year, but has been tough to find—until now
What's a Good Couples Sleeping Bag?
My friends are getting married in a and I want to give them a piece of gear specifically for couples. I looked into couples sleeping bags, my first choice, but I can't spend more than $200. Can you suggest something thoughtful and high quality?