The Appalachian Trail's George Washington National Forest
Find spectacular views and deep solitude on this weekend hike.
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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.
Adventure Guide: Glacier National Park
Explore six new routes through the most rugged, scenic, and wildife-rich mountains in the Lower 48.
Backpacking Recipe: Maple Sweet Grits
A simple twist packs protein into this down-home favorite.
Backpacking Recipe: Spicy Trail Pozole
Stuff yourself with this camp-style version of a traditional Mexican stew.
Backpacking Recipe: Savory Corn Fritters
Pack your fishing rod; these biscuits go perfectly with fresh-caught trout or catfish.
Cookset Review: Brunton IB
An aluminum cookset that's light in your pack and on your wallet.
Tent Review: Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo
A traditional tent with ample room for one.
Tent Review: Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2
The lightest freestanding double-wall tent in the universe.
Sleeping Bag Review: EMS Mountain Light 0
An economically-priced sleeping bag that's one sweet deal.
Trekking Pole Review: Gossamer Gear Lightrek Plus
Pick up the pace with these lightweight trekking poles.
Headlamp Review: Streamlight Enduro LED
A two-setting headlamp with sharp, shadow-free light and a great price.
Headlamp Review: Petzl Tikka XP
A bright mini-lamp with one-click operation.
Stove Review: Vargo Jet-ti
A compact, superlight canister stove to call your own.
Headlamp Review: Black Diamond Spot
A headlamp with a swiveling compact head and easy-to-use buttons.
Sleeping Bag Review: Mountain Hardwear Phantom 15
A sleeping bag that's ideal for small women.
Tent Review: Six Moon Designs Europa 05
A weather- and bug-proof tent of negligible weight.
Tent Review: MSR Fling
An atypical hoop tent that's cleverly spacious.
Hiking Boots Review: Montrail Stratos XCR
Boots that are amazingly stable, delightfully lightweight, and surprisingly waterproof.
Tent Review: GoLite Trig 1
A spacious ultralight tent that stays dry.
Hiking Boots Review: Merrell Chameleon II GTX XCR
Breathable low-cut hikers for medium-volume feet.
Hiking Boots Review: Lafuma Active Raid GTX XCR
Light boots that are good for medium-sized feet.
Hiking Boots Review: Asolo Stynger GTX
Boots for women that are both sturdy and compact.
Backpack Review: Kelty Illusion 3500
A pack that's light, affordable, and durable.
Backpack Review: Gregory G Pack
A pack that cuts the weight without sacrificing the comfort.
Backpack Review: Granite Gear Vapor Trail/Vapor Ki
A pack with everything you need.
Backpack Review: GoLite Perspective
An ultralight pack that can hold a sizable load.
Water Purifier Review: AquaStar Plus
A water bottle that doubles as an emergency lantern.
Cookset Review: Brunton IB Cookset
A cookset that will be your new ultralight favorite
Let's Strip: Lightening Your Backpack
5 ways to get rid of unneeded pounds without buying a new pack
Chair Review: Therm-a-Rest Trekker Lounge 20
Enjoy this instant chair on your next trip
Backpacking Recipe: Rum and Black Bean Soup
Enjoy this hardy and healthy Mexican soup at home or in camp
Stove Review: GSI Ceramic Grill
The perfect grill for your next car camping trip
Toy Review: Granite Gear Camp Toys
Keep your kids entertained in camp and on the road with a football, stuffball, and flyer set
Stove Review: Jetboil GCS
A revolutionary stove-and-pot set that'll cramp your prep time with super-fast boils.
Winter Boots Review: Snowshoeing and Camping
Keep your feet warm and dry while snowshoeing, camping, and shoveling the driveway with the Columbia Ice Dragon, North Face Ice Storm GTX, and Kamik Patriot.
Camera Review: Canon PowerShot SD400 Digital ELPH
You'll never miss a shot with this camera's lightning-fast lens.
Camera Review: Sony DCR-PC1000 MiniDV
Film your first wildlife documentary with this svelte digital video recorder.
Backpack Review: Kelty Shadow 4500
Holds a week's worth of three-season supplies--or just enough for a light summit day
Clothing Review: Westcomb Syncro Pants
Proven extra-tough after 30 straight days of hiking
Cold-Weather Gear Review: 5 Winter Fixes
How to make your cold months warmer: boots, bags, jackets, backpacks, and booties for frosty weather
Winter Skills: Warm Toes Forever
Keep your feet toasty with these 6 tricks
Trail Runner Review: Merrell Pursuit Shield
This low-cut's shallow tread grips well through it all
Backpack Review: Macpac Traverse
Our tester praises the 'rip-proof, poke-proof, and amazingly waterproof' fabric of the Traverse
Health Tips: Beat Winter Blues
Fend off a cold-weather slump with these expert strategies.
5-Minute Meals: Cups Of Cold-Weather Comfort
Four new recipes for belly-warming campfire drinks
Tent Review: Big Agnes Parkview 2
Keep from tripping over your partner with this tent made for two
Camera Review: Casio Exilim EX-S500
Capture every backcountry moment with this wafer-slim digital camera
Dessert Recipes: Beyond The S'More
Make your romantic weekend in the backcountry extra special by inventing your own dessert. Use these versatile starters from your pantry: piecrusts, pudding, and maple syrup.
Dessert Recipes: Sweets For Your Sweet
Sweeten up your next overnight trip with any of these 4 dessert recipes
60 Minute Fixes: Atlanta Adventures
Hiking, climbing, and fishing in this New South boomtown.
Backcountry Skiing: Master The Telemark Turn
The tele turn requires careful technique and some practice. Work on these moves at your local slope before venturing onto untracked snow.
Dogsledding in Minnesota: Born to Run
Head out with six hard-charging huskies, and winter will never feel more alive.
The Future Of National Parks
Everyone loves national parks--but are they being loved to death? Join representatives from the Park Service, Department of the Interior, Sierra Club, American Hiking Society, and more to explore the fate of this embattled American institution.
Best Damn Weekend Ever: Paddle Around St. John, Virgin Islands NP
Kayak amid the reefs and sand of Virgin Islands National Park
Weekend Adventures: Big Tree Hikes
Get ready to feel puny--and profoundly grateful--on three hikes through ancient forests.
60-Minute Fixes: Salt Lake City
Hike, bike, and climb in this Utah gem--much more than a skier's paradise
From the Grand Canyon to Canyonlands: Hiking At The Speed Of Sound
Seven national parks in 7 days--starring a ragtop, Red Bull, and one scary rabbit.
3 Ways To See: Yellowstone
Pick your poison with three epic adventures in Yellowstone: camping, canoeing, and ski touring
Save or Splurge: Kayak Southeast Alaska
Tour the wildlife menagerie that is southeast Alaska on two kayak trips