REI Xerodry GTX Jacket
Best value shell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
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Black Diamond Helio Active Shell
Most comfortable shell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Why I Still Carry an External-Frame Pack
There's more to my pack than old-school chic.
Get Out More Tour 2018 Gear Giveaway!
Enter today to win big from the Get Out More Tour from BACKPACKER.
Deal of the Week: Darn Tough Hiker Boot Sock Cushion
Step into savings with a deal on these indestructible socks.
Why Hikers Should Know Their Plants
Find home anywhere, one leaf at a time.
Hike New York's Homegrown Long Path
Step off the subway and into a wilderness sparkling with lacy waterfalls and craggy summits—all thanks to the Long Path, a 358-mile work in progress stretching from 175th Street to John Boyd Thacher State Park upstate and linking the Hudson Highlands, Shawangunks, and Catskills. The trail is inching its way to the Adirondacks (72 miles to go), but that’s no reason to delay a visit (or five) to its top-tier bits, all aflame with the fall palette this month.
12 Little-Known National Park Hikes That Should Be On Your Bucket List
The perfect dozen: Embark on one of these 12 treks, and turn America's most iconic preserves into your own private paradise.
The 10 Most Dangerous Hikes in America
Like your life and limbs intact? Then you'd better get skilled before visiting these trails.
15 Cold-Weather Camping Tips to Keep You Warm While You Sleep
Go ahead, get cozy: These expert tips will help you winterize your cold-weather camping game. Keep your core (and your gear) warm in the coldest weather with this ultimate guide.
Pass/Fail: Bake in the Backcountry
The challenge: Make a dozen cupcakes with an ultralight stove.
The Best Deals from REI's Clearance Sale
Grab this gear at a great price before the sale ends on October 15th.
Deeluxe XVe
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3 Spooky Ghost Town Hikes to Get Your Heart Pounding
Walk through history—and spice up your campfire stories—on these three hikes through abandoned communities.
The Best Fall Leaves Are Beneath Your Feet
Maples and aspens are nice, but you better look down if you want to see fall's best color show.
Hike of the Week: Lost Mine Trail, Big Bend National Park, TX
This shoulder-season cruiser delivers you to some of the best views in West Texas.
Praise to 409 Beadnose, the Fattest Bear
Meet the champion chub conqueror of Katmai National Park’s Fat Bear Week 2018.
Hike of the Week: White Sands National Monument, NM
Wander through the world's largest gypsum dune field in New Mexico.
Hike the Best Arch You've Never Heard Of
Jeep Arch is less than 2 miles from Corona, but feels like it's a million miles from its crowds.
How to Do Everything: First Aid & Health
Close a wound, remove a tick, prevent poison ivy rash, and more essential tips.
How to Do Everything: 9 Tricks Every Hiker Should Know
From navigation to staying dry to predicting the weather, our primer will have you dialed.
How to Do Everything: Stop Muscle Cramps, Blisters, Rolled Ankles, and More
Hike farther, faster, and pain-free with these training tips and exercise.
How to Do Everything: Pack Faster
We'll show you how to be ready for the the trail in 20 minutes, guaranteed. Now gear up.
How to Do Everything: Camp Better
Find water anywhere, make a fire in five minutes, learn secrets for battling mosquitoes, and master more essential skills.
Fat Bear Week is the Only Playoff That Matters
Three of the fattest bears in Katmai National Park are going head to head right now. Here's what you need to know.
Congress Let the Land and Water Conservation Fund Die—and the National Parks Could Pay the Price
The closure of one of Zion's most popular trails is a preview of what's in store for U.S. national parks if the public lands funding program isn't renewed.
The Best Eco-Friendly Gear for Backpackers
These 5 pieces perform well on the trail and benefit the Earth.
KEEN Targhee III Waterproof Mid
Eco-friendly leather and a supportive ankle make this a boot that made us feel good about our choices.
Marmot Eclipse Jacket
This shell ditches PFCs for a weatherproof, eco-friendly coat.
Vaude Gleann Shirt V
The secret ingredient in this shirt's quick-drying fabric? Used coffee grounds.
Truce Drop Liner 24L
Sailcloth makes this everyday bag nearly indestructible.
Fjällräven Keb Trouser
With salvaged materials and no PFCs, these pants are easy on the Earth.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Black Diamond Whippet
This redesigned pole is our go-to for tough terrain.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Black Diamond Whippet
This redesigned pole is our go-to for tough terrain.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Thermarest Polar Ranger
Sleep warm, even when the weather wants to get you down.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Thermarest Polar Ranger
Sleep warm, even when the weather wants to get you down.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Thule Roundtrip Snowsport Duffel
This winter gear hauler is as tough as you are.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Thule Roundtrip Snowsport Duffel
This winter gear hauler is as tough as you are.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Snickers
Turns out this vending machine staple is a powerhouse backcountry food.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Snickers
Turns out this vending machine staple is a powerhouse backcountry food.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Sierra Designs Nitro 800
Cheap. Warm. No, there's no catch.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Sierra Designs Nitro 800
Cheap. Warm. No, there's no catch.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Ortovox Swisswool Tech Stretch Zebru Jacket
High-quality Swiss wool is perfect insulation for active pursuits.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Ortovox Swisswool Tech Stretch Zebru Jacket
High-quality Swiss wool is perfect insulation for active pursuits.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Storm Hat
A good hat is a must in harsh winter sunlight—and this is one of the best.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Storm Hat
A good hat is a must in harsh winter sunlight—and this is one of the best.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Merrell Thermo Rogue
These boots are as warm as they are agile.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Merrell Thermo Rogue
These boots are as warm as they are agile.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Kahtoola Microspikes
This lightweight traction is as useful as ever.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Kahtoola Microspikes
This lightweight traction is as useful as ever.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Bitterblaze Gloves / Ouray Ice Gloves
Innovative materials keep these gloves warm without bulk.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Bitterblaze Gloves / Ouray Ice Gloves
Innovative materials keep these gloves warm without bulk.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Decathlon Trek 100 Jacket
This jacket is low-price, not low-quality.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Decathlon Trek 100 Jacket
This jacket is low-price, not low-quality.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Gear Aid Seam Grip
It's like duct tape in a tube.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Gear Aid Seam Grip
It's like duct tape in a tube.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: G3 Zed Bindings
Cut weight, not performance.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: G3 Zed Bindings
Cut weight, not performance.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: DPS Phantom
Waxing your skis is a thing of the past.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: DPS Phantom
Waxing your skis is a thing of the past.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour Boots
These innovative ski boots bring a whole new meaning to the term flex.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour Boots
These innovative ski boots bring a whole new meaning to the term flex.
Gallery: Skiing Denali National Park
Explore one of the the most underrated backcountry zones in the world with BACKPACKER and the cast and crew of Warren Miller Entertainment's new film, Face of Winter.
Salomon Trek S/LAB
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Pack Like a Pro: Backcountry Skiing
Venturing beyond the lift line? Here's what to bring, courtesy of professional skier Jess McMillan.
Trailer: Backcountry Skiing in Denali National Park
The area around the Ruth Glacier has some of the United States' best mountaineering. Could it have some of its best skiing too?
The 5 Best Baja Trips for Backpackers
Click your way through our adventure guide to Baja California, Mexico.
Goats Airlifted Out of Washington’s Olympic National Park
A two-week long goat relocation effort comes to a close this month.
Tales from the Trail: My Raining Bear Story
This day was everything from shocking to scary and now, even a little humorous.
Grizzly Hunt Canceled After Federal Court Intervenes
Wyoming, Idaho would have offered up to 23 bears to hunters.
Quiet is Endangered—so Sanctuaries of Silence Preserved it in Virtual Reality
In an age where noise pollution is omnipresent, Global Oneness Project’s new film urges viewers to learn how to listen again.
A 1,200-Mile Wilderness Trip Down the Proposed Border Wall
Wildlife biologist Ben Masters's new short film delves into what's at stake for animals and outdoor lovers.
Eating Mice and Building Traps: What it Takes to Survive in the Wilderness
The best way to ensure survival in the wild? Learn how to live like a hunter-gatherer.
3 Pumpkin Recipes to Spice Up Your Next Backpacking Trip
Pack in sweet, creamy flavor with these fall-inspired recipes.
Cabela's Orion 2
Best space-to-price of any budget two-person tent
Slumberjack Nightfall 2
Best pitch of any budget two-person tent
Big Agnes C-Bar 2
The lightest two-person tent for hikers on a budget
Eureka! Suma 2
The best value two-person tent for hikers on a budget