Jandd Mountaineering Mogen Daypack
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Jandd Mountaineering Tozi Kletter Sac
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Jandd Mountaineering Noah Tec Pac
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Six Moon Designs Starlite Pack
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Six Moon Designs Comet Pack
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Six Moon Designs Essence
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Mountain Hardwear Iguana
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Mountain Hardwear Agama
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Mountain Hardwear Enterprise
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Mammut Ice 35
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Mammut Ice 45
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Mammut Flight 35 / 28
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Mammut Extreme 35
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Mammut Asana 35
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Mammut Face 22
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Mammut Arete 60
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Mammut Mantra 50
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Mammut Hike 35
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Mammut Hike 25
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Mammut Erergise 30
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Mammut Energise 20
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Mammut Escape 20
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Mammut Direct 28
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Freefall: Murder in the Grand Canyon
Arizona's Havasu Canyon is a hiker's paradise famed for its jaw-dropping waterfalls. But now there's trouble in paradise—serious trouble.
Mammut Viva 28
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Mammut Energise Duo 25
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Mammut Blast 30
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Mammut Brava 25
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Instant Upgrades
An expert panel on how to solve various problems.
Cut Your Carbon in Half
A hiker's guide to fighting climate change
Exclusive Online Content: Layer Up
Ward off the chill of cooler temps with these Backpacker-tested base layers and shells
Expert Panel: Instant Upgrades
We asked a few of our favorite pros how to fix some common backcountry annoyances
Expert Panel: Instant Upgrades
Check out Kristy Holland's author page.
OFFFICIAL RULES: BE A BACKPACKER MAPPER CONTEST
The official rules for entering and winning prizes in our "Be A Mapper" Contest.
Gear Guide 2012: Pocket Profile Maps
Waterproof maps pack in all the information you need for AT and JMT thru-hikers.
Gear Review: Suunto MC-2 Global Compass
Get to your destination quickly and reliably with the Suunto MC-2 Global.
Winter Camping: Building a Snow Shelter
Expert tips for a safe, sound night's sleep
Repair Snowshoes in the Field
Follow these tips to fix any snowshoe problem you meet on the trail.
Sustainable Gear: Growing A Greener Jacket
Cutting-edge fabrics make outdoor gear eco-friendly.
Gods Of Rock: The Adirondack Mountain Club trail crew
Sharpen your double-bit axe, get your pecs ready for action, and shoulder the biggest pack you've ever seen. Then dive into the trenches with a screwball trailbuilding crew, fixing the neediest hiking paths in the Adirondacks. Assuming you're not afraid of some very heavy lifting, this just might be the ultimate summer job.
Grizzly Details: Surviving a Bear Attack
Hiker Gerald Holzer recounts a 2005 grizzly attack in Yellowstone.
Survival Skills for Hikers
Guaranteed to get you out of trouble fast.
Blue John Canyon: Feeling Gravity's Pull
A pilgrim heads into the canyon where Aron Ralston lost his arm to pin down the meaning of survival.
The Big Question: Rescue Tools
If you need to be rescued, is a satellite phone a better choice than a personal locator beacon?
Summer Sleeping Bags Review
How the warm-weather down mummy bags Marmot Atom, Montbell Super Stretch Down Hugger #3, Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32, and Feathered Friends Osprey stack up.
Low-Cut Hiking Boots Review
Stay light on your feet with the Lafuma Active Raid GTX XCR, Garmont Eclipse XCR, Merrell Chameleon II XCR, Montrail Mountain Mist XCR, and Vasque Breeze Low XCR.
The Pacific Crest Trail's High Sierra
Some things are so inevitable there's no sense disputing them: death, taxes, and the unrivaled beauty of the Sierra.
The Continental Divide Trail's Monarch Crest
Don't miss your chance to take the best dayhike on the CDT.
The Pacific Crest Trail's Sonora Pass
You won't want to miss this breathtaking 8-mile dayhike.
Lyme Disease By The Numbers
Any way you slice it, Lyme disease is an expanding problem. Use this map and chart to understand how the disease is growing.
Symptoms Of Lyme Disease
Learn the signs so you can get on the road to recovery faster.
Health: Other Tick-Borne Diseases
A comprehensive guide to tick-borne illnesses beyond Lyme Disease.
Can Lyme Disease Become Chronic?
Simple question, complex answer.
Tick Identification 101
Get to know the ticks that cause Lyme-and those that don't
Blood tests for Lyme?
Several tests can detect the Lyme bacteria. Find out which one you should take if you are bitten.
Ticks: Avoid the enemy
To protect yourself from ticks-and reduce your risk of contracting Lyme disease-follow these steps.
Bitten: Lyme Disease
Lyme disease may be the nation's #1 wilderness health threat, but it's no reason to avoid the outdoors. Check out this special report on tick-borne illness to learn how to protect yourself and your family.
Reality Bites: Lyme Disease
A park ranger's struggle with the tick-borne illness.
The Appalachian Trail's George Washington National Forest
Find spectacular views and deep solitude on this weekend hike.
The Appalachian Trail's Kittatinny Ridge
Hike this trail to find peace, stress relief and a tonic to cure your daily routine.
The Continental Divide Trail's Rocky Mountain National Park
The best overall weekend hike you'll find on the CDT.
Hell On Wheels
Bob Coomber is determined to become the first man in a wheelchair to ascend a 14,000-foot mountain.
Backpack Review: GoLite Perspective
An ultralight pack that doesn't
Hiking Boots Review: Midweight and Lightweight
Go light on your feet with the Adidas Cloudcap XCR and Garmont Nasty.
Backpack Review: The North Face Skareb 55
A pack that's comfortably and curiously strong.
Backpack Review: 4 Perfect Packs
Midsize internal-frame backpacks that do everything--and do it well
Beating Poison Ivy
Learn to recognize, avoid and treat poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. Start by scrolling through the photos below.
High-Energy Food: Eat For The Long Haul
Enjoy all-day power by combining these 5 superfoods
Adventure Guide: Glacier Peak Wilderness
Like crowded campsites and easy trails? Then by all means avoid this deafeningly quiet expanse of rugged, wildlife-rich mountains and forest in Washington's North Cascades.
Editors' Choice: Timberland Cadion Mid GTX XCR
Get killer ankle and underfoot support in an ultralight hiking boot.
Editors' Choice: The North Face Diad Jacket
Testing confirms it: You can get a real rain jacket for less than 8 ounces.
GPS Review: Garmin eTrex Legend C
A reliable and moderately priced unit with high-end capabilities
GPS Review: Nextel BlackBerry 7100i
Get a mobile phone, data organizer, walkie-talkie, and GPS, all in one device.
GPS Review: Brunton Atlas MNS
If cost is no object, this unit is like having an interactive topo map at your fingertips.
GPS Review: Garmin Rino 520
You'll never lose your partner if you're each carrying a Rino.
GPS Review: Garmin Foretrex 101
A favorite unit for beginners
GPS Review: Motorola i560 GPS Cell Phone
This rugged unit will let you call home from the trail
Headlamp Review: Petzl Tikka XP
For just over 3 ounces, you get a smart, powerhouse light with all the functions you'll ever need.
Start smart: First Aid For Kids
Teach your youngsters the basics; it could save your life.
Physical Conditioning: Spring Training
30 days to a killer trail body with cardio and strength workouts for backpackers.