Gear Review: MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoe
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Gear Review: GV Snowshoes Cat Trail Ultralight Snowshoe
This ultralight aluminum-based snowshoe will keep you moving fast.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Gloves & Mittens
Keep your digits warm with these glove and mitten options.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Cameras
Whether you want to shoot action video or beautiful still photos we have a camera for you.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Kitchen Supplies
Found! A five-ounce sled that fits in your pack. Plus poles, sunscreen, and face masks that are winter ready.
Gear Review: Innate Kaze Mug
This Innate mug doubles as a thermos.
Gear Review: GSI Outdoors Compact Scraper
Make doing the dishes a snap with this easily packable GSI Outdoors scraper.
Gear Review: Essential Gear Windmill Classic Lighter
This refillable lighter is a snap to ignite–even with frigid fingers.
Gear Review: Stanley nineteen13 Flask
This 8-ounce flask is made of stainless steel.
Gear Review: Primus Eta CampLite Pot
The addition of heat exchanger fins helps this Primus pot boil fast, really fast.
Wilderness Conservation Cooperation
Mexico, Canada and ths US sign on to work together to protect wilderness
Green Gear: P3 International Kill A Watt EZ
A meter that calculates how much energy your electronics use each day
Green Gear: Mountain Hardwear rEva
A laptop travel case made from backpack leftovers .
Gear Review: Primus Gravity MF II Stove
This reliable camp stove runs on any gas, quick to heat and easy to use.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide: Softshells
Whether you're skiing, snowshoeing, running, or hiking this winter, grab one of these softshells.
Gear Review: Fischer BCX 6 Rugged Nordic Touring Boot
NNN-compatible with exceptional side-to-side stability.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Pants
Five shell pants for any adventure.
Gear Review: Rottefella BC Magnum Rugged Nordic Touring Binding
These bindings are surprisingly sturdy, great for cruising on sturdy terrain.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Mountaineering
Head up the mountain with these essential items: harness, rope, helmet, transceiver, crampon, and ice axe.
Gear Review: Fischer Snowbound Rugged Nordic Touring Ski
This all-around Nordic ski both glides and grips for awesome touring.
Gear Review: Garmont Excursion Backcountry Touring Boot
This boot has the best of both worlds: The comfort of a Nordic boot, with the warmth of telemark boot.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide: Winter Essentials
From a Quickie sled to sunscreen used by the U.S. ski team, these five winter essentials are must haves.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Socks, Gaiters, & Booties
Keep your feet warm and happy with these socks, gaiters, & booties.
Gear Review: Voile HD Mountaineer 3-Pin Backcountry Touring Binding
Simple and user-friendly, these Voile skis are also built to weather the abuse of varied terrains.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide: Hardshells
These six hardshell jackets will keep you covered in any weather.
Gear Review: Karhu XCD Guide Backcountry Touring Ski
Ideal for turning and climbing on rugged backcountry day trips.
Gear Review: Dynafit Zzeus TF-X/Gaia Alpine Touring Boot
Stiff on the downhill, flexible when skinning up, this boot has it all.
Lunchbox's Disaster Roundup
The beloved star of our in-book feature "The Predicament," Lunchbox the Cadaver Sniffing Dog, brings you a round-up of this week's outdoor predicaments, disasters, and near-misses
Gear Review: G3 Onyx Alpine Touring Binding
Adjustable and easy to use, traveling through varied terrain is a breeze.
Der Yodelblog
A photo preview from our latest Editor's Choice testing junket to Switzerland
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Navigation
Never get, or stay, lost with these navigation devices.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Ski Gear
This guide covers ski gear for telemark, alpine touring, backcountry touring, and rugged Nordic touring.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Baselayers
From shorts to tops, we've got your core coverings.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Insulating Jackets
Stay cozy in all temps with these puffy jackets.
1,200 New Species Discovered in Yellowstone "bioblitz"
Scientific study yields thousands of new animals and plants in Yellowstone
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Optics
Glasses, goggles, & binoculars–we have all the fall/winter eyewear you need.
Mandatory Backcountry Bear Spray In Wyoming?
Wyoming introduces a bill that would require permitted backcountry users to carry bear spray.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Hats
Keep your head warm with this essential cold weather hats.
Eagle Creek Thrive 65L
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Eagle Creek Twist 65L
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Eagle Creek Thrive Vita 75L
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Eagle Creek Truist 45L
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Eagle Creek Thrive 90L
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Eagle Creek Twist 45L
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Eagle Creek Truist 45L
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Eagle Creek W Truist 55L
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Eagle Creek Truist 55L
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Eagle Creek Truist 55L
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Eagle Creek Truist 55L
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Eagle Creek Truist 65
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Eagle Creek Thrive 90L
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Cold Comfort: Winter Camping Guide
No crowds, no bugs: Winter camping holds rewards aplenty– once you master the gear and skills required to thrive in frigid climates.
Aron Ralston: The Movie
Danny Boyle, the Oscar-winning director of Slumdog Millionaire, will make a film about climber Aron Ralston next
Gear Review: Tifosi Tyrant Sunglasses
With transition lenses, these sunglasses are great for winter low light.
Gear Review: Smith I/OS Goggles
With interchangeable lenses and a rimless design, these goggles are great for a variety of conditions.
Gear Review: Nikon Ecobins
There's no lead or arsenic in these green-glassed binoculars.
Gear Review: Carson Raven RV-826 Binocular
This 8x26 Raven binocular comes with a waterproof housing.
Gear Review: Julbo Bivouak Glacier Glasses
Block the glacial glare with these stylish Julbo shades.
Gear Review: Sierra Designs BTU Parka
This shell-puffy combo comes with a shorter fit for climbers.
Gear Review: Rab Ascent Jacket
The super warm Rab jacket has an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio.
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Synchronicity Jacket
Mount Hardwear combines a puffy with a shell in their Synchronicity jacket.
Gear Review: MontBell Permafrost Light Ultralight Jacket
This featherweight MontBell jacket is perfect for moderate winter temps.
Gear Review: Cloudveil Endless Down Jacket
This 700-fill down jacket was an instant tester favorite.
National Parks Free on Veteran's Day
Salazar waives entrance fees for all national parks on VeteranÂ’s Day
Gear Review: ARC'TERYX Atom LT Hoody
This warm, but not bulky, hoody can do double duty as insulation or outer shell.
Gear Review: Patagonia Merino 4 Zip-Neck Baselayer
You could live in this Patagonia merino baselayer for weeks.
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Banff Body Suit
When it's extra cold, don this full body baselayer by Outdoor Research.
Gear Review: Ibex Balance Runner Shorts
Worn as underwear, or solo, these "runner shorts" are a versatile bottom base layer.
Gear Review: Icebreaker Longsleeve Velocity Zip Baselayer
This Icebreaker top is great for trail running and other high aerobic activities.
Gear Review: First Ascent Bat Hang Hoodie
This First Ascent top works as a baselayer and a jacket.
Gear Review: Columbia Mountain Tech Long Sleeve Top
This athletic baselayer feels like cotton but works like high-priced synthetic, for only $35.
Gear Review: Black Diamond Justice Alpine Touring Ski
Whether it's touring, powder or inbounds, this ski does it all.
Gear Review: Black Diamond Push/Stiletto Telemark Ski Boot
The perfect blend of comfort and performance, this boot is great in all conditions.
Gear Review: Black Diamond 01 Telemark Bindings
Versatile and ready for anything, these bindings are super durable and won't ice up.
Gear Test: Stoic Outdoor Wear
Backcountry.com launches in-house outdoor apparel brand
Gear Review: G3 Tonic/Zest Telemark Ski
Great for powder, but still handles the bumps like a pro, these skis are super smooth.
Gear Review: Saucony ProGrid Razor Trail Shoe
Built for nasty winter conditions, this midweight winter running shoe keeps your feet warm and well supported.
Gear Review: Ahnu Firetrail Winter Trail Shoe
Genuinely breathable winter running shoe, great for long slushy runs.
Gear Review: Zamberlan 1009 Vioz Top GT RR Mountaineering Boot
Insulated backpacking boots with enough support to carry a 50-pound pack.
Gear Review: Columbia Winter Trek XMT Omni-Tech Hiking Boot
Ideal for treks on packed snow, this boot is great for wintry day hikes.