Save Your Back: One-Legged Romanian Deadlift
Eliminate back pain with this exercise.
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Save your Back: Bird Dogs
Eliminate back pain with this simple exercise.
The Backpacking Scientists Who Are Watching a Glacier Die
Three scientists chronicle life, death, and the last stand of the Grizzly Glacier.
11 Classic Outdoor Memoirs to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Travel postponed? Live vicariously through these adventurous sagas instead.
Backyard Skills Challenge: Shelter in Place
Check out Adam Roy's author page.
Our 10 Most Coveted Pieces of Dream Gear
If money were no issue, this is what we'd buy.
4 Delicious Dandelion Recipes for Aspiring Foragers
Experiment with three wild recipes.
How a New Website is Making Hiring a Guide Easier Than Ever
57Hours is a one-stop-shop for booking adventures with experts.
Deal of the Week – Mother's Day Edition: La Sportiva Spire GTX
Get a crazy-good hiking shoe for a crazy-low price.
How to Turn your Living Room into the Coolest Campsite Ever
Anyone can pitch a tent inside. But hardcore stay-at-home campers know it’s all about ambience.
Enter BACKPACKER’s Camp-In Photo Contest!
Check out Backpacker Magazine's author page.
GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Dualist HS
Efficient kitchen set
Columbia Irico Freezer Pant
Heat-beating bottoms
Montane Element Stretch Jacket
Cozy shell
HydraPak Flux 1L Bottle
Best bottle
RapidPure Pioneer Straw
Lightest purifier
MSR Thru-Link InLine Microfilter
Best in-line filter
Mother’s Day Contest
Share your Mothers Day message with us, and be entered to win this lovely print.
What to Bring for Ultralight Backpacking
Lighten your load and pick up the pace with these 10 ultralight pieces of gear.
Backyard Skills Challenge: Tie the Knot
How fast can you tie a bowline with frozen fingers?
Leap Into Spring On These 10 Hikes
Where to get out now
Behind the Scenes: The May/June Covers
Photographer Chris Burkard talks about his process and how the May/June cover shot came together.
How to Start a Home Gym
Here's everything you need to get trail fit at home.
The BACKPACKER Camp-in
Join our virtual outdoor festival of art, fitness, film, and music with headliner G. Love on May 16.
Basecamp: Behind the May/June 2020 Cover with Chris Burkard
Photographer Chris Burkard talks about how he got the May/June 2020 cover shot.
Basecamp: Behind the May/June 2020 Cover with Chris Burkard
Photographer Chris Burkard talks about how he got the May/June 2020 cover shot.
May Member Gear Discount
This month's exclusive discount is brought to you by BioLite.
The 10 Best Outdoor Mothers' Day Gifts of 2020
Whether mom's nearby or far away, help her enjoy the outdoors with these 10 great picks.
Here's What it's Really Like to Work in Polar Bear Country
Polar Bears International's Geoff York has been studying Arctic wildlife for more than 20 years. In that time he's had some magical moments—and a few close shaves.
Deal of the Week: Chaco Z/Cloud Sandals
Celebrate summer with an updated outdoor classic.
PODCAST: How to Stay Safe Around Bears
Are bears dangerous? Not if you plan ahead. Learn to stay safe in bear country with these tips from researcher Tom Smith.
Deal of the Week: Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters
Jump on a good price for these durable gaiters.
PODCAST: Staying Safe in Bear Country
Check out Louisa Albanese's author page.
The 5 Best Bear Buffets You Can Hike
Spot some bruins and sample the goods at these Bearpacker Magazine-approved destinations.
Backyard Skills Challenge: Show Us Your Skills
Anyone else feeling a little rusty? Brush up and win big with these virtual outdoor challenges. Fire up your camp stoves, we’re bringing backcountry skills right to your home.
Member Deal of the Week: Hydro Flask Journey Series 20 Hydration Pack
Score big savings on great pack for hot-weather hikes.
Behind the Gear: Big Agnes Salt Creek 2 & Scout 1 Platinum
Backpacking tents keep getting stronger and lighter. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how Big Agnes designers pulled it off.
Behind the Gear: Mountainsmith Zerk 40
Check out Wild Acorns Media's author page.
PODCAST: Tragedy on the Appalachian Trail, Part 2
The thru-hiking community knew that "Sovereign" was bad news. Why wasn't anyone able to stop him?
Spirit Bears Capture Hikers’ Imagination—But They May Be Getting Rarer
Kermode bears, British Columbia's famous white bears, may be in decline as salmon populations drop. What do we lose if one of the world’s most striking animals disappears?
How Much Do You Know About Bear Safety?
Make sure you’re prepared for your next trip into bear country.
Introducing BEARPACKER Magazine
This week, we're paying homage to our favorite backcountry fauna with bear science, safety, and advice. Dive in and get to know the original masters of staying at home.
Ask a Bear: What if You Have a Cub Due During Hibernation?
Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our 'Ask A Bear' column.
Ask A Bear: How Do You Avoid Freezing To Death In Hibernation?
Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our 'Ask A Bear' column.
Ask a Bear: Do Bears Eat Maple Syrup?
Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our 'Ask A Bear' column.
Ask a Bear: Why Are Bears So Lazy?
Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our 'Ask A Bear' column.
The Best Gear for Hikers Who Love Bears
The best way to show your respect for bears is from a safe distance. Or by wearing them on your socks.
How Do You Know Bear-Resistant Gear Works? Give it to a Grizzly.
It’s the job of some captive bruins in Montana to destroy coolers and garbage cans—all in the name of keeping people safe in bear country.
Hillsound BTR Stool
Featherweight furniture
Casio Pro Trek WSD-F30
Colorful GPS watch
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.