Uco X-120R
Most Comfortable
All Content
Petzl ACTIK CORE and Noctilight
Do-anything set
LuminAID Packlite Nova
Solar lantern
Black Diamond Ion
Compact headlamp
Mountain Laurel Designs LightSnow Gaiters
Ultralight gaiters
Ellsworth Hike/Pack
Comfiest
Swiftwick Pursuit Hike
Driest
CEP Ortho+ Plantar Fasciitis Sleeve
Pain relief
Smith ChromaPop Performance
Best lens
ZEAL Optics Capitol
Eco Pick
Sunski Olema
Bargain
Electric Stacker
Most versatile
Dragon Alliance SeafarerX
Best for water
Nike Tailwind
Trail runner’s pick
MSR TrailShot
On-the-go filtration
Gregory 3D Hydro
Easy-clean hydration
Editors' Choice Award 2017: Katadyn BeFree
No Fuss Filter
Humangear casq
Insulated bottle
CamelBak Quick Stow Chill Flask
Insulated bottle
Grayl Ultralight
Purest water
Mosquito Protection Designed For the Backcountry
Thermacell mosquito repellers offer an alternative to messy lotions and sprays. All Thermacell repellers create a 15 FT zone of protection against mosquitoes, covering you and those around you.
White House Orders Review of National Monuments
Executive order could be first step to undoing protections for Bears Ears, other sites.
How to Survive With Raingear
Think your rainwear is only useful in bad weather? Not so. Use this expert advice to convert your shell into anything from a water carrier to a sling.
Sponsored: Win A Pair Of Ryders FYRE™ Sunglasses
The Five Most Innovative Advancements In Sports Optics Packed Into One Lens.
How to Choose the Perfect Campsite
Maximize comfort, convenience, and fun by scouting out your campsite with care.
Sponsored: Enter To Win a Copper Spur 2 Platinum tent from Big Agnes
Enter here for your chance to win a crazylight Copper Spur 2 Platinum tent.
Good To-Go Bibimbap
Korean feast
Larabar Bites
Decadent snack
Know Brainer Creamer
Butter coffee
Copper Cup Turmeric Latte
Decaf nightcap
Wondermade Marshmallows
Cocoa booster
Sherpa Food Tsampa
Himalayan breakfast
Mountain Standard Power On Protein Pancakes
Muscle cakes
Birch Benders Paleo Pancakes
Caveman flapjacks
Alpine Aire Classic Guacamole
Best trail guac
Mountain Standard Red Mountain Salsa
Classic salsa
Fourpoints Bars
Slow-burn energy
KIND Pressed
Best fruit and veggie bar
Omeals Southwest Style Chicken
Stoveless dinner
Brami Beans
Ancient snack
Safe Catch Elite Wild Tuna
Packable protein
Jetboil MightyMo
Ultralight
Camp Chef Stryker 100
Budget saver
BioLite Camp Stove 2
Power source
GSI Fairshare Mug II
Versatile cup
MSR Alpine Long Tool Spoon
Utility spoon
Hydro Flask Rocks
Insulated tumbler
MSR Ceramic Solo Pot
Eco-friendly pot
Sea to Summit X-Seal & Go
To-go containers
Sea to Summit X-Brew Coffee Dripper
Best cup of joe
Primus PrimeTech Stove Kit
Fuel sipper
Here's What the Border Wall Means for Endangered Species—and the Hikers Who Love Them
Mexican gray wolves and other rare wildlife depend on a porous border for their long-term survival. Your dreams of seeing them may too.
Apple Watch Series 2
Active smartwatch
Garmin Rino 755t
Do-it-all GPS
GoPro HERO5 Session
Ultralight POV camera
ViewRanger Skyline
Hiking app
AMPware Crank Case
Power-generating phone case
Goal Zero Nomad 7 Plus
Slim solar charger
Biolite BaseLantern XL
Feature-rich lantern
Kokatat Poseidon
Customizable PFD
Seal Line Bulkhead Compression Drybag
Best storage
Bending Branches Expedition Plus
Canoe paddle
AIRE BAKraft Hybrid
Self-bailing packraft
Old Town Predator PDL
Leg-powered paddlecraft
Red Paddle Co Explorer
Packable SUP
Dagger Stratos 14.5L
Touring kayak
This Year's Epic Snowpack Could Pose a Threat to 2017 Pacific Crest Trail Hikers
California's monster blizzards were good news for skiers—but thru-hikers will need to be on their toes.
Celebrate National Parks Week With Free Admission and More
Get in free, and then enjoy one of these awesome programs.
30 Ways to Make Your Kids Love Hiking
Your miniatures already love to explore. Help them do it with this checklist from Hike it Baby.
The Hike Forever Fitness Plan: Age 50-65
Fight the sedentary lifestyle and get a move on with these exercises and essential skill.
Hydration through Hell: How the CamelBak changed the way we drink
Thanks to a 100-degree bike ride and some innovation push from desert-stationed soldiers, the CamelBak permanently changed the course of hydration history.
How to Fix Sleeping Bags
Take good care of your sleeping bag, and you could use it for years to come.
Ask a Thru-Hiker: How to Start a Long Trail
Thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, or another long path? Make the most of your time before you blast off.
Backpacker Reviews "Stranded With a Million Dollars": Week 7
Our millennial heroes try to starve each other out and party on a yacht.
The 12 Best New Hiking Shells of 2017
Hardshell, softshell and everything in between: These jackets will protect you from any kind of weather.
Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds
Best for Mountaineering
Patagonia Storm Racer
Lightest