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Tomatoes: tasty food, lousy fireworks.

From swimming holes to wild berries, it’s prime time for hikers. Tick off these 43 trips and experiences to make the most of the season.

The company is taking a risk in removing toxic flame retardants from its tents. Will the rest of the industry follow?

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Cook and imbibe better by learning how to shop, transport, and use your spirits, wine, and beer.

For two decades, Rick Sanger worked as a backcountry ranger in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. When it ended, it took his sense of meaning with it.

Warm weather means it's time to go farther, and get there faster. Here are our top picks for summer trail runs, from smooth singletrack to alpine ridges.

They don’t call it Elephant Hill for nothing. Tackle a rugged, 11-mile day hike with some of East Africa’s most iconic fauna (if you’re lucky) and support clean water projects in the Kenyan mountains.

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The standard dry bag gets a nifty upgrade.

Get out this summer with these BACKPACKER-approved gear steals.

Gear up for summer with up to 50% off on tents, packs, shoes, and more.

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Leave the freeze-dried meals at home and treat yourself to a gourmet trail meal with our most popular recipes.

The best backpacking game is the one you don't have to carry.

See more of the country when you upgrade your adventure ride.

What some might consider to be a disastrous backpacking trip shaped Rubio’s art career—for the better.

Dietel was told she’d never walk again after she broke her spine in a hiking accident. She proved the doctors wrong and forever changed her path as an artist.

As a self-described map nerd, Warren lives for looking at topography and landscapes as blank canvases for both art and exploration.

Capabilities vary widely. Use these questions to make the best choice for your needs.

Win a complete set of the award-winning RunOff Waterproof Bags!

Going up? On routes that require more than just your standard hiking footwear, these boots will keep you on track.

The scenic 310+ mile trail is perfect for hikes of all lengths and adventures of all sizes.

Nestled in the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness, Minnesota's highest point is a uniquely beautiful day hike.

See how people around the world were getting outside on April 27 this year.

Sweeping ridgetop views and dense coastal rainforest put the 34-mile Paparoa Track in good standing among New Zealand’s Great Walks

Nothing quite says "warm weather" like wild snake orgies. Here's everything you never wanted to know about trailside tangles of slithering serpents.

Shield yourself from rain and sun with this ultralight umbrella.

No gear? No problem. Rental programs make camping with kids affordable.

Want a true wilderness experience? Head west and trek endless empty miles on the BLM's best terrain.

This New Hampshire footpath— the oldest continuously maintained hiking trail in the country—is a rite of passage for anyone who cares about America’s history of preserving and exploring wild places.

Ryan, Rebecca, and Skyla Means's quest for solitude turns into a decade-long effort to visit the most remote location in every state—and learn if true quiet still exists.

Buddy is a new startup offering by-the-day accident insurance to people who love to play outside. Will hikers bite?

The two great sins of packing are overdoing it and leaving important stuff behind. Follow these tips to make sure you and all the essentials get where you’re going.

Craving sunshine on your shoulders? Consider this your hit list.

Last spring, BACKPACKER readers went to Nepal on a unique mission: work on a school-building project, then go on a life-list trek. Turns out, hiking and helping go perfectly together.

Sample a Colorado Front Range classic on this hike across the Continental Divide.

You have a whole summer of hiking ahead of you, and we're ready to help you make the most of it.

One of our favorite puffies gets a durability upgrade.

Hit the trail with this versatile daypack.

Our photo editor gets close to a calving glacier—maybe a little too close.

When a boulder snaps his leg on a California mountain, Gregg Hein finds himself in a fight for his life.

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Glory in Arizona's red rock country on these perfect Sedona hikes.

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Get a peaceful, mid-air sleep in this comfy hammock.

A 22.6-mile lollipop loop showcases the best the Virginia coast has to offer.

Meyers fell in love with thru-hiking after discovering Vermont’s Long Trail. Over 9,000 miles later, she still can’t stop.

Spring looks a little different in the Colorado high country.

What if you were bitten by a venomous snake far from help? For Scott Vuncannon, an encounter with a rattler in the North Carolina backcountry was the beginning of a struggle for survival.

How to make it more bonding than battle zone.

Beat the crowds by getting to this Oahu favorite extra early.

Go far and stay cool in this light hiking shoe.

South Korea, UN hope that paths will eventually span the border.

Climb high and see 800-year-old canyon homes on this overnight trip.

Strengthen your legs for early-season hikes, which often involve postholing in lingering snow up high and crossing run-off swollen rivers down low.

Backpacking should be about pleasure, not pain.

Out of every 100 people who attempt to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, 73 will give up. Beat the odds—and save your budget—by following these rules from a gear shop owner who sees thousands of hikers every season.

Get away from civilization in these accessible wild places.

Turn off the light for a trek you'll never forget.

Get special perks at the BACKPACKER Get Out More Tour, and at other BP events throughout the year!

Use these tips and trips to find backcountry peace and quiet, no matter where you live.