Western Mountaineering Antelope MF
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
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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.
Trail Chef: Quinoa-Mushroom Soup
This heartwarming soup goes hand-in-hand with fall foliage hikes and cooler camping
KEEN Inc Butte Women's
For less than $150 bucks you get a whole lot of boot.
KEEN Inc Shasta Mid
For less than $150 bucks you get a whole lot of boot.
KEEN Inc Shasta
For less than $150 bucks you get a whole lot of boot.
Adventure Film 101: Planning Your Story
Emmy-Award-winning filmmaker Michael Brown dishes on how to plan your documentary film, step by step.
Caption This Photo!
They're cute. They're fuzzy. But what are these two animals really thinking?
Fact Or Fiction: The Answer!
Can you guess this week's Fact or Fiction? Check the answer below...
Gear Review: Kelty Light Year XP 20 Sleeping Bag
This bargain of a bag will not snag, packs down tight, and stays warm down to 20°F.
Gear Review: Big Agnes Lost Ranger/Roxy Ann Sleeping Bag
This roomy bag is great for XL frames and restless sleepers; stay warm down to 15°F.
Gear Review: M-Rock Yellowstone 511 Camera Bag
This is a great camera bag for all occasions thanks to multiple shoulder strap configurations.
Gear Review: V.I.O. POV 1.5 Helmetcam
This versatile helmetcam is great for action video, both fast and slow.
Gear Review: Pentax K-7 Camera
This compact DSLR not only takes great pictures, but shoots video and shrugs off precipitation.
Smokies Via Satellite?
Millions of school children visit Great Smoky Mountains NP in one massive virtual field trip.
Gear Review: Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 Camera
This camera was made to be abused, yet takes great pictures and is compact enough to slip into your pack's hipbelt pocket.
Numb Toe Conundrum
I've just returned from some bad weather in the mountains. The top half of my big toes have been numb during the trip till now. Should I be concerned? Will they regain feeling again in time to come?
Gear Test: First LookMammut Trion Lite
Mammut's new waterproof pack gets a wet test run in Colorado's Sangres
Fly With Birds Of Prey
If you thought paragliding was sweet, try doing it in Nepal with hawks and eagles at your side.
What's the Proper Teeth-Brushing Procedure in the Woods?
Is there one? Should I brush my teeth differently on the trail?
Trail Tale: Encountering A Wolfpack
A Midwest reader runs into a full wolfpack in Isle Royale National Park
Don't Toss Your Tubes
Turn your retired bike tubes into usable straps.
Gear Review: Black Diamond Patrol Gloves
These warm, waterproof gloves test best for climbing
Gear Review: 180s Ultralite Gloves
Finally, a glove designed specifically for the text compulsive backpacker
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Corvus Dome Hat
This densely woven Mountain Hardwear wool hat comes with with extra face and neck coverage.
Gear Review: Buff Merino Wool
This versatile Buff is soft, warm, breathable, and anti-stink.
Gear Review: Kühl Skull Cap
A perfect fit for a fleece beanie.
Today 11 Hikers Will Require Rescue
A new study reveals national park search-and-rescue stats
KEEN Inc Targhee II Mid Men's
For less than $150 bucks you get a whole lot of boot.
KEEN Targhee II Mid Women's
For less than $150 bucks you get a whole lot of boot.
KEEN Inc Targhee Women's
For less than $150 bucks you get a whole lot of boot.
KEEN Inc Targhee Men's
For less than $150 bucks you get a whole lot of boot.
KEEN Klamath
For less than $150 bucks you get a whole lot of boot.
KEEN Inc Powerline
For less than $150 bucks you get a whole lot of boot.