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The Optimus Crux Lite is meant for backcountry foodies who need precise cooking control.
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Brunton Profile Two-Burner Range
The Optimus Crux Lite is meant for backcountry foodies who need precise cooking control.
Brunton Bantam Stove
The Optimus Crux Lite is meant for backcountry foodies who need precise cooking control.
Brunton Vesta Butane Stove
The Optimus Crux Lite is meant for backcountry foodies who need precise cooking control.
MSR DragonFly
The Optimus Crux Lite is meant for backcountry foodies who need precise cooking control.
MSR WindPro
The Optimus Crux Lite is meant for backcountry foodies who need precise cooking control.
MSR WhisperLite
The Optimus Crux Lite is meant for backcountry foodies who need precise cooking control.
MSR SimmerLite
The Optimus Crux Lite is meant for backcountry foodies who need precise cooking control.
MSR SuperFly
The Optimus Crux Lite is meant for backcountry foodies who need precise cooking control.
MSR SuperFly w/ AutoStart
The Optimus Crux Lite is meant for backcountry foodies who need precise cooking control.
MSR WhisperLite Internationale
The Optimus Crux Lite is meant for backcountry foodies who need precise cooking control.
MSR PocketRocket
This tiny, fast stove performs great in poor weather.
MSR XGK EX
The Optimus Crux Lite is meant for backcountry foodies who need precise cooking control.
Trail Designs Caldera Keg Stove System
This tiny, fast stove performs great in poor weather.
Trail Designs Caldera Cone Stove System
This tiny, fast stove performs great in poor weather.
Jetboil Helios
This tiny, fast stove performs great in poor weather.
Little Big Houses: Three-Season, Double-Occupancy Shelters
At right around two pounds per person, these three-season, double-occupancy shelters do everything but weigh you down.
Marmot Alpha 20
Light weight and load-bearing: Try this clean-design, ultralight pack.
Keep On Backpackin'
Economic woes can't keep you off the trail and out of the wild
Gear Test Fest: Backpack Shopping Tips
From suspension to pockets, gear editor Kristin Hostetter details what to consider when shopping for a new pack.
Gear Test Fest: Sleeping Bag Shopping Tips
Our resident gear expert looks at down vs. synthetic, mummy vs. rectangular, zipper options, and more. Our resident gear expert looks at down vs. synthetic, mummy vs. rectangular, zipper options, and more.
Prevent Black Toenails
I have been backpacking for 15 years and I have not been able to find a way to stop black toenails. Help!
Ankle Pain Advice
I sprained my ankle two months ago. I can hike on level surfaces, but side-to-side motion--typical of backpacking--hurts. Should I stay off it, or use therapy and exercise to strengthen it?
Does Dark-Colored Clothing Attract Mosquitoes?
Does dark-colored clothing really attract more mosquitoes then light-colored clothing?
Antihistamines Prevent Bug Bites?
Q: Would taking an over-the-counter antihistamine (like Zyrtec) before getting in the tent help get rid of the itch from mosquitoes or other itchy things for the next day?
A Dog's Hike
Taking Fido on the trail with you? A dog behaviorist tells BACKPACKER how you can make sure your dog has as great a hike as you do.
Slather On The Isolongifolenone
Natural insect repellant: funny name, serious bug protection
Winter Camping 2.0
Shhhh, big secret! The best winter camping is in spring - whenever that is.
January 2009 Reader Photos
From Maine to Glacier National Park to the top of Rainier, our readers get out and take great photos.
Marmot Eiger 48
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Marmot Diva 45
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Marmot Matterhorn 42
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Marmot Eiger 35
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Marmot Diva 35
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Marmot Matterhorn 30
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Marmot Tirol 30
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Marmot Tirol 25
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Marmot Lana 25
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Marmot Alpha 25
Pack up the weekend toys for your outdoor activity of choice in Marmot's ultralight–and ultra cheap–Alpha 25 backpack.
Deuter USA Speedlite 30
Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.
Black Diamond RPM
Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.
Black Diamond Predator 50
Take Black Diamond's practical Predator 50 with you on any trail, anytime.
Arctic Fishing Ban
Federal panel bans fishing in 150,000 nautical miles of sea north of the Bering Strait
A New CCC?
National park advocates call for a new Civilian Conservation Corps to put stimulus money to work
New York's Green Playground
City turns $1 purchase into million-dollar eco-park
Working Near the Wild
More Americans telecommute from homes near abundant outdoor recreation. Would you?
Good for the Sole: Boot Repair Essentials
On a recent backpacking trip, the sole of one of my hiking boots came loose. I was able to use a tent cord to tie it on and hike back to the trailhead. How do you repair loose soles on hiking boots?
I Sweat When I Sleep: How Do I Stay Dry?
I'm an extremely heavy sweater no matter what the weather. Should I really trust my hi-tech clothing to be absolutely dried by my body heat?
Wolf Video: Ashley Judd vs. Sarah Palin
Actress Ashley Judd films Defenders of Wildlife video slamming Palin for supporting aerial wolf hunting
Eco-Home is for the Birds
Environmentally friendly Malaysian home sways with the trees, welcomes birds, and kills the need for canned air fresheners
Salazar Blocks Utah Land Leases
Interior Secretary cancels the controversial auction of land near Arches and Canyonlands for oil and gas exploration; declines to comment on the civil disobedience case of Tim DeChristopher
Seven Summits Sherpa
Lakpa Rita Sherpa wants to be the first Sherpa to conquer the Seven Summits. On the eve of his final climb up Kilimanjaro, he tells BACKPACKER why.
Why did the coyote take the subway?
Ask Mikel Uribetxeberria--this Spanish photographer gets wild with urban environments
'Enjoy the Pain'
Empire State Building runner dishes about yesterday's jam-packed race up the iconic skyscraper
Long-Hike Preparation
Q: What is the best thing you can do to train for a climb or long hike?
How to Wash a Sleeping Bag
What is the best way to clean my down bag? Should it be dry-cleaned or can I just throw it in the wash?
By Jove! London Gets A Snow Day
Biggest snowfall in 20 years cripples city, creating huge economic losses and loads of snowy fun
Want Some Wolves?
Blocked from hunting, one Idaho senator hopes to give away some of the state's controversial canines
Get On the Wilderness Omnibus
Wilderness Society creates virtual bus tour in support of Congress's massive wildlands act
The Ultimate Stairmaster
World's top outdoor athletes to sprint up Empire State Building
Head Outside, Get Eagle Eyes
New study suggests spending time outdoors improves kids' vision
No Naked Hiking!
Swiss Alps town bans nude hikers
Project Backyard Trip Report: The Super Bowl Tour
Uncovering another extension to a long cross-country route through Capitol Reef
Indoor Hiking: An Oxymoron?
Accoring to a Backpacker.com reader poll, the answer is a resounding yes.
Alaska Volcano: She's Gonna Blow!
Scientists predict Mt. Redoubt could erupt within the next few days or weeks
Readers' Choice 2009 Winning Photos
It was tough to pick just one winning photo this year with all the top-notch submissions. So, here are the top five.
Springsteen Hits the Appalachian Trail
Does the Boss hike? Or just his anti-hero Outlaw Pete?
All Dressed Up and Marching Towards Destruction
Possibility of extinction looms over Emperor Penguin
Owen Wilson: Romantic Hiker
"Marley & Me" star takes first dates on hikes
Verizon Network Hits The Trail
Collect hikes with your Verizon mobile phone and wirelessly send them to Backpacker.com.
Bear Bells
I hike solo in bear country. Will using bear bells keep me safer than clapping, singing, and talking loudly?
Portable Power: Battery Chargers
Got juice? Here are energy solutions for everything from weekend hikes to an Everest expedition.
Electronic Convergence: Multitasking GPS Units
Forget your daddy's compass: Today's navigation instruments do everything but cook dinner.
January 2009
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
The Culling Fields
Rocky Mountain National Park employs sharpshooters to help thin overgrown elk herds
Send Trips to Facebook
Our newest widget lets you automatically share adventures with your Facebook friends.
Climate Change: No Going Back?
New NOAA study concludes global warming is 'largely irreversible'
Skateboarding for Social Change
Afghan kids get outside--and get new opportunities--through Skateistan