Garmont Momentum
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
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Garmont Momentum
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Adventure
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Adventure
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Another Reason To Get Your Kids Outdoors
A new study reveals American kids lack vitamin D
Bears and Soccer Moms
Correlation??? They have the same taste in minivans.
High Sierra Sport Company Cirque 30
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High Sierra Sport Company Cirque 30
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High Sierra Sport Company Summit 45
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High Sierra Sport Company 59501 Appalachian 75
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High Sierra Sport Company 59601 Long Trail 90
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BACKPACKER Halloween Special
Heading out into the woods this weekend? Stock up on scary ghost stories and frightening trail tales in our special Halloween section.
High Sierra Sport Company 59101 Col35
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Off to the Alps
A few Alaska photos, an expedition website, and a quick update on Editor's Choice 2010
Gear Review: Kayland 8001 Mountaineering Boot
Multiple layers and materials make this boot perfect for the summit.
Gear Review: Feathered Friends Geoduck Pillow
Stuffed with 750-fill down, this camping pillow gives you 5 inches of pure comfort and support.
Gear Review: Exped SynMat Sleeping Pad
Comfortable for even the most sensitive backs.
Saturday Is International Day of Climate Action
350.org hosts talks, rallies, and solutions worldwide for International Day of Climate Action
Gear Review: Pacific Outdoor Hyper Elite Sleeping Pad
Don't let this pads appearance fool you, the combo of high and low tech materials combine for superior warmth and comfort.
Fall Foliage Photo Special
Learn how to take the perfect fall foliage photo with our tutorials and slideshows.
Green Space = Good Health
As if we needed to tell you, a new scientific study proves that the outdoors does a body good
Gear Review: Valandre Bloody Mary Sleeping Bag
Great for summer or winter trips, this bag is good for all seasons.
Gear Review: The North Face Nebula 15 Sleeping Bag
Keeps drips, frost and condensation out, not to mention the 800-fill down keeps you warm and cozy even in super cold conditions.
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Ghost SL-40 Sleeping Bag
The 800-fill down of this versatile bag keeps you warm in the coldest of conditions.
BACKPACKER 3D Trail Flyover Videos
Fly these classic hikes in 3D with our guided tours.
Western Mountaineering Bison GWS
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
BACKPACKER Trail Chef Video Center
From beer pancakes to on-the-go tiramisu, our resident Trail Chef will have your mouth watering in no time.
Western Mountaineering Tamarack
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Alder MF
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Ponderosa MF
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Mitylite
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Kodiak MF
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Antelope MF
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Caribou MF
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Puma GWS
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Western Mountaineering Lynx GWS
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Alpinlite
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Ultralite
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Versalite
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Summerlite
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Badger MF
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Highlite
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Apache MF
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Sycamore MF
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Megalite
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Bristlecone MF
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
Western Mountaineering Sequoia MF
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
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
Western Mountaineering Antelope GWS
An 850-fill bag that packs down to the size of a basketball.
BACKPACKER Readers' Fall Photos
Colorful fall photos from around the country taken entirely by BACKPACKER readers.
CamelBak® Fourteener™
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CamelBak® Aventura™
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CamelBak Vista 32
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CamelBak Vantage 35
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CamelBak Trinity
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CamelBak Cloud Walker
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CamelBak Rim Runner
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CamelBak Alpine Explorer
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CamelBak Day Star
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CamelBak Helena
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Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Typhon/Echidna Gloves
This dexterous, warm glove wins out as most versatile
Mystery Ranch Kodiak
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Mystery Ranch Grizzly
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BACKPACKER Photo School: Rule of Thirds
The most talked-about rule of design--the Rule of Thirds--deserves it. Using the rule properly is crucial to making interesting photos.
Mystery Ranch G7000
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Mystery Ranch G6000
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Mystery Ranch G5000
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Mystery Ranch Glacier
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KEEN Inc Siskiyou
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Mystery Ranch XXX Trance
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Mystery Ranch Big Sky
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KEEN Inc Siskiyou Mid
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Mystery Ranch Snapdragon
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Mystery Ranch Sweet Pea
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KEEN Inc Balboa
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
KEEN Inc Escape H2
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
KEEN Inc Kanyon
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
KEEN Inc Pyrenees Men's
For less than $150 bucks you get a whole lot of boot.
KEEN Inc Pyrenees
For less than $150 bucks you get a whole lot of boot.
KEEN Inc Butte Men's
For less than $150 bucks you get a whole lot of boot.