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Skip the video games and give them something they can use on the trail, or just in the park.

Snow opens up new options for hauling gear, but that doesn’t always mean you should use them.

Spend more time taking in the sights and less time fumbling with your phone.

A backcountry neophyte discovers the importance of buying the right bedding.

Two-way radios make it easier to communicate on the trail. Use these tips to maximize your walkie talkie use.

Put off doing your shopping? Lucky you: Right now, some of our favorite products of the year are on sale at REI.

A hiker's conservation sin leaves him lost.

Dylan “Flip” Zitawi, 25, and Colton “Rook” Lulfs, 21, spent 60 hours in a snow pit near Indian Pass, Washington, when a blizzard struck in 2017.

Artist Dan Bell's dreamy maps show British and American national parks as landscapes from J.R.R. Tolkien's books. We asked him to draw a few of our favorites.

Get this closet staple for 56% off, but hurry.

We've created a plan to help you upgrade your trail time in all the ways that matter: bigger views, more solitude, easier miles, and more. Don't hang up your boots until you've mastered this definitive list of 10 skills and life-altering experiences.

Nearly four decades after wowing a generation of hikers with his original boot, Randy Merrell went back to the workshop to release a modern version.

Morning routines are sacred, and being miles from a proper kitchen shouldn’t change that.

Feeling stuck this season? Get inspired to give with these gear picks.

You can do it! Here’s how—with tips from Scott and Jenny (and Raven and Evergreen) Jurek.

Join us in procrastination nation. With these great gifts, no one needs to know.

Long-distance hikers are selective about their gear. Here are some of the things they’ll want to add to their pack, even if they don’t know it yet.

The Great Himalaya Trail combines hiking and mountaineering to reach some of the country's most remote regions. The beauty is real—but so is the danger.

Know someone who needs a new rainshell, down jacket, or tent? We picked out ten of our favorite pieces to add to your collection.

Nothing provides comfort like chocolate—whether it's in a savory soup or a warm mug on a cold night.

Who needs an off-season? Take on the challenge with Colorado mountain guide Jason Antin's top tips for alpine travel in the fourth season.

Don't break the bank. Our editors test buying factory-direct, searching out secondhand deals, and more.

Let the crowds have the South Island. We found a paddling, trekking, climbing paradise on New Zealand’s North Island, where the adventure density means you can do three life-list trips in a week.

Rise through rainforest to come face to face with a Maori god.

Score the North Island’s best scenery per mile on the Pouakai Crossing.

Paddle a wilderness waterway with a soul.

With a Garmin fēnix 5X Plus, you'll feel like you can do anything.

From trekking in Nepal to hiking Peru, start planning one of these bucket-list trips right now.

In a rebuke to the White House, the company says it will donate its savings from last year’s tax cuts to grassroots non-profits.

Welcome to BACKPACKER’s brand-new family channel.

These products will hold up to whatever the world has in store.

Witness America's largest national park from the water on this

A packraft, a backpack, and some of the most beautiful scenery in Alaska are the ingredients for a bucket-list-level trip.

Because no matter what gear you have, the outdoors are the best gift.

Strengthen your hips to avoid pesky knee pain on the trail.

Jackets, packs, puffies: Let us be your guide.

On a via ferrata, a new mom finds strength in the Dolomites' vertical terrain.

From one of our favorite tents of all time to a headlamp guaranteed to brighten up your dark nights, we pick a dozen steals to jump on this week.

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In just over eight months and almost 8,000 miles on the trail, Anish became the first woman to complete America’s marquee long paths in a calendar year. Doing it took a lot of guts—and about 16 pairs of shoes.

Trek Patagonia, see a grizzly, or hike the Grand Canyon in a single day: The choice is yours.

Stuck in a ramen rut? Are your camp recipes ultralight but ultra boring? Does your food bag weigh more than you do? Our expert chefs solve these problems and more, with tips, recipes, and gear picks for 9 flood-flummoxed hikers.

Backpacking abroad doesn't need to be intimidating. Plan, prep, and go on your next international adventure with confidence using our handy guide.

TSA-approved camp kit carry-on items. Plus, meds you might need abroad.

Save time and energy with a knowledgeable local pro.

Reduce the physical stress of getting there–and enjoy the ride.

Keeping kids happy and comfortable on the trail can be as much of an adventure as the hike itself. These gifts will make the outdoors a little more child-friendly.

Happy feet make for a happy skier, so get the proper boots for the job.

Stay warm and dry with this season's best trousers.

The backcountry doesn't close when its cold outside. Make the most of the snowy season with our help.

Keep warm and cozy with an insulated layer.

Keep your eye on the prize this winter.

From bear tracks to brewing winter storms, keep an eye out for these signs of hazardous things coming.

Want to achieve your fourth-season dreams? Lay the groundwork with these exercises.

Plus: The perfect bindings for new splitboarders

You spend your weekends in the wilderness. For these lucky professionals, it's a living.

Test your winter survival strategies for a chance to win a free class from AIM Adventure U.

Do you have what it takes to live through a wilderness emergency? Get the skills—and get home alive—with expert advice, skills, and real-life survival case studies from our experts.

When Eric LeMarque was rescued off California’s Mammoth Mountain in 2004, he had no way of knowing the hardship was just beginning.

How do you move on after a cougar tries to kill you? Following an attack in 2004, Anne Hjelle got back on the trail.

Sometimes you just want a little more than a flask of whiskey. Wow your hiking partners with these 13 recipes.

After a fall on Mt. Rainier in 2012, Stacy Wren Liedle found herself dealing with a different kind of injury.

Skip the beaten path and make the most of your visit to southwest Utah with these tips from a local.

Survival is no game—unless you make a video game out of it.

Whether you need to carry a full load of winter gear or just an extra camp chair, train your muscles to take the weight with these three exercises.

Banish the goosebumps on cold nights with these three belly-warming one-pot recipes.