Casio Pro Trek WSD-F30
Colorful GPS watch
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Deal of the Week: Stanley Adventure Shot Glass Set
Quaff your favorite camp beverage with these stainless steel cups.
Wiley X Peak With Captivate
Vision-enhancing sunglasses
Geyser System
On-the-go shower
Our Favorite Places on Earth: South Patagonia, Chile
A globetrotter reflects on a place that stopped him in his tracks.
Our Favorite Places on Earth: Golden Bay, New Zealand
It’s tough to pick our favorite place in New Zealand, but this stretch of coast is all-time.
Our Favorite Places on Earth: Moab, Utah
Some love affairs aren't meant to last. But that just makes them sweeter.
Our Favorite Places on Earth: White Mountains, New Hampshire
Sometimes, your search for adventure leads you to your own backyard.
Our Favorite Places on Earth: Khumbu, Nepal
A trekking trip becomes a pilgrimage for one mountain lover.
Our Favorite Places on Earth: Sucia Island State Park, Washington
From childhood trips to sailing voyages, this wave-licked chunk of sandstone has never lost its magic for me.
Our Favorite Places on Earth: Wadi Rum, Jordan
See the divine written in sand.
The Fourth Annual BACKPACKER Cover Contest
Submit your photo below for a chance to be on the BACKPACKER cover!
10 of BACKPACKER’s All-Time Favorite Hiking Shots
Epic views and all-time sunsets: See the wilderness through a BACKPACKER photographer's eyes.
No Gear Required: 11 Bodyweight Exercises to Train for Hiking
Stay ready for the trails with these simple exercises you can do at home.
Save Your Knees: Leg Extension with Isometric Hold
Eliminate joint pain with this strengthening exercise.
Save Your Knees: Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat
Train your joints for durability on the trail.
Save Your Knees: Poor Man's Leg Curl
Eliminate joint pain to hike happy all day.
PODCAST: Tragedy on the Appalachian Trail
Of all the risks of hiking a long trail, running into a dangerous person is one of the least likely. But as our next story shows, you never know exactly what–or who–is coming down the trail.
Our 10 Favorite "Non-essential" Pieces of Gear
They probably won't save your life, but you'll be glad you packed these picks from BACKPACKER staffers.
The 10 Most Gorgeous Solo Hikes
Because sometimes, you just want to get away from it all.
Mountain Equipment Dynamo Skort
Warm-weather bottom
Sherpa Adventure Gear Kalpana Hike Tight
Resilient legging
Mammut Crashiano Top
Fashion-forward tank
Title Nine Run It All Strappy Sports Bra
No-bounce bra
Arc’teryx Kyanite LT Hoody
Versatile fleece
Fjällräven Bergtagen Stretch Trousers
Protective pants
prana Ground Speed Short
Wet and wild shorts
Headsweats Crusher Hat
Heat-beating cap
Black Diamond Rhythm Tee
Durable wool shirt
Outdoor Photo Tips with Get Out More Tour Ambassador, Steve Yocom.
Check out The Get Out More Team's author page.
14 More Awesome (and Awesomely Bad) Outdoor Movies You Can Stream Right Now
Hike the desert or sail the Indian Ocean with these great (but sometimes cringe-inducing) flicks.
Deal of the Week: Rab Mythic Ultra 360
Hike light and sleep warm with this high-end sleeping bag, now available at a discount.
Backcountry Pentapitch Hooded Pullover
Do-it-all midlayer
Outdoor Element Firebiner
Best gadget
Gear Aid Kotu Tanto Knife
Most durable knife
SOG PowerPint
Best all-around multitool
Bonus Benefits
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Leki Cross Trail MCT 12 Vario Carbon
Best for speed
Kelty Upslope 2.0
Bargain trekking pole
Mountainsmith Andesite
Best value trekking poles
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork WR
Most versatile
Basecamp Members: Submit Your Trip Reports
Been on a great hike? Tell us about it!
Eight Hikes to Catch the Northward Migration
From coast to coast, spring is the season to catch wildlife in motion.
The Best Kids Hiking Gear of 2020
Get your family ready for the trail with this hand-me-down-worthy kit.
Takeya 14-Ounce Actives Water Bottle
Best water bottle for kids
How to Make Yogurt Leather for Backpacking
Turn your daily dairy into a tangy, protein-packed snack that's ready for the backcountry.
UCO Ware Mini Spork
Best utensil
BOGS Kids’ Kicker Slip-Ons
Do-anything shoe
Patagonia Black Hole Gear Tote
Best basecamp bag
This Guided Meditation is as Relaxing as a Walk in the Woods
Practice mindfulness to experience the healing of nature from home.
Get the Relaxation of Hiking at Home
This guided meditation is as relaxing as a walk in the woods.
Get the Relaxation of Hiking at Home
This guided meditation is as relaxing as a walk in the woods.
With People Gone, Yosemite's Wildlife Is Taking Back the Park
A clip from the National Park Service shows coyotes ambling down park roads and herds of deer grazing in meadows.
A Hiker’s Guide to Not Hiking
With even local trails getting clogged, our editor has some advice for you that he hoped he’d never have to give.
In Most Years, Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail Is a Challenge. In 2020, It's a Bad Idea
A trio of incidents on the PCT last month demonstrate how coronavirus is magnifying the dangers of one of America’s most popular trails.
What We’re Testing Now: Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody
This breathable midlayer is a jacket for all seasons.
Podcast: Mystery on the Mountain
An unexpected rescue leads to many unanswered questions in the latest episode of Out Alive.
Primus Essential Trail Stove
Stove with the best value
MSR Ceramic 2-Pot Set
Best pot set
UCO Ware 6 Piece Mess Kit
Best mess kit
ESPRO Ultralight Travel Press P0
Most versatile kitchen item
Stowaway Gourmet Turkish Delight
Best breakfast
FlapJacked Soft Baked Cookie Bar
Best snack
Trail Truffles
Best snack
Peak Refuel Sweet Pork and Rice
Best dinner
Ultima Replenisher Hydration Drink Mixes
Best hydration
Food for the Sole Slaws
Best dinner
Patagonia Provisions Savory Seeds
Best snack
Avalanche Swiss Granola
Best breakfast
Meet The Newest Members of the Get Out More Tour
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Words from the Get Out More Team
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MPOWERD Luci Explore
Best lantern
Black Diamond ReVolt 350
Best all-around headlamp
Panther Vision Powercap 2.0 Beanie
Most convenient headlamp
Coast FL1R
Lightest headlamp
Outdoor Retailer is Canceled for Summer 2020
Organizers pull the plug over COVID-19.
The Pacific Northwest Closed all Forest Service Trailheads. Here's Why.
With Oregon and Washington under stay-at-home orders, the Forest Service has instituted broad closures across its management areas due to a lack of social distancing.
Go Birding in Your Backyard
Enjoy the wildlife right outside your window.