The Lost Boy of the Ozarks
After three decades of silence, a reporter reveals the story he was afraid to write.
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Oboz Footwear Teton Suede
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Oboz Footwear Valhalla
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Vargo Hexagon Wood Stove
The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas
Black Diamond Instinct
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Black Diamond RPM
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Black Diamond Speed 30
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Black Diamond Speed 40
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Komperdell TI-7 Ultralight Foam
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell TI-7 Ultralight Foam
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell TI-7 Ultralight Foam Antishock
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell Contour Titanal Antishock Light Women
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell Contour Titanal Antishock Light
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell Compact Titanal Women
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell Contour Titanal
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell Carbon Duolock Women
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell CARBON DUOLOCK MEN
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell Carbon Airshock Women
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Komperdell Carbon Airshock Men
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Fall Foliage Photos by Paul Rezendes
With 25+ years of nature photography experience, Paul Rezendes has amassed quite a few fall foliage photos. Here are BACKPACKER's favorites.
Black Diamond Sphynx 32
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Black Diamond Sphynx 42
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Black Diamond Predator 50
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Black Diamond Quantum 45
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Mountainsmith Carbonlite Pro
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Mountainsmith Pyrite 7075
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Mountainsmith Rhyolite 6061
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Black Diamond Quantum 55
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Black Diamond Quantum 65
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Noise Pollutes National Parks
Park Service seeks to protect quietest parks from offending sounds
Black Diamond Astral 40
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Black Diamond Innova 50
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Black Diamond Innova 50
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Black Diamond Innova 60
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Hilleberg the Tentmaker Windsack
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Hilleberg the Tentmaker Bivanorak
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Black Diamond Axiom 30
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Black Diamond Axiom 40
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Backpacker Photo School: Fall Foliage Expert
New England photographer Paul Rezendes talks about taking his best fall photos, and shares how you can, too
Black Diamond Infinity 50
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Black Diamond Infinity 60
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Black Diamond Instinct
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Black DIamond Pulse
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Black Diamond Spark
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Black Diamond Flare
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Black Diamond Nitro
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Black Diamond Octane
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Sherpas To Everest Flies: 'Buzz Off!'
For the first time, sherpas see common house flies at Everest's base camp, sparking concerns over warming temperatures in the Himalayas.
Even Bears Love An iPhone
Vermont woman fends off approaching bear with her iPhone
funfun llbean test
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Black Diamond Equipment Boost
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Dam Down
The Rogue River flows again
Big Sky International Shadow
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Mountain Laurel Designs Bug Bivy
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Mountain Laurel Designs Soul Bivy
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Mountain Laurel Designs SuperLight
This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
Mountain Laurel Designs ARK
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Mountain Laurel Designs Prophet
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Mountain Laurel Designs EXODUS
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Gear Lab: Tents Torture Test
Who wants a mountain tent that buckles under pressure? Not us--so we blasted four top tents with a carwash pressure washer to see which one comes out on top.
Gear Lab: Sleeping Bag Torture Test
Can any sleeping bag survive getting squished by a 4,000-pound car? Find out in this video.
MythBusters Duct Tape Hour
On October 14, the destructive Discovery show is going to put duct tape through its paces.
Granite Gear Vapor Flash
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Granite Gear Vapor Flash Ki
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Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone
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Granite Gear Meridian Vapor Ki
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Granite Gear Vapor Trail
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Granite Gear Vapor Ki
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Granite Gear Escape AC 60 Ki
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Granite Gear Virga
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Granite Gear Escape AC 60
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Gregory Mountain Products Maya
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Gregory Mountain Products Miwok
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Gregory Mountain Products Jade 20
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Gregory Mountain Products Jade 25
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Gregory Mountain Products Jade 30
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Flash 30
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Flash 50
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Lookout
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Flash 18
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