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Some were big. Some were little. A few were celebrities. Meet the furry attendees of the outdoor industry's biggest tradeshow.

In September, we gathered backpackers from around the country for the best hiking party the country had ever seen. And in 2017, we're doing it again.

Most thru-hikers use blogs and Facebook to stay in touch with home. Miyagi used watercolors.

Defy the snow with these nine new winter camping essentials.

Do gadgets belong in the backcountry? When they help you play harder, they do.

From clothing to coffee to climbing gear, here are 33 perfect gifts for the hikers on your list.

Suit up for winter with our semiannual gear guide.

Push your hiking season into the winter with these trail-ready snowshoes.

Get out of trouble with this essential equipment for backcountry riding.

Winter doesn't last forever. Make the most of it with one of these top-shelf backcountry setups.

Carry your gear in comfort and style with these five packs.

This footwear can do everything you need in winter, and more.

Skirt, puffy, softshell: The choice is yours.

From warm wool to sweat-wicking synthetics, your baselayer matters. Start with one of these.

Keep out the rain with a hardshell or stay toasty with a down puffy: No matter what kind of jacket you need, you'll find it on our list.

How do you turn cheap packages of instant noodles into priceless backpacking meals? Step 1: Throw away the seasoning packets. Step 2: Follow these recipes from Chef Glenn McAllister.

Learn to secure your tent, take your cat on a hike, or survive with just a rock in our October issue.

From skis to jackets to boots, these 12 products are the cream of the crop.

Find some feathered friends on these three hikes.

New research—and an ancient Buddhist ritual—suggest that we could be making better use of our trail time.

Take in great views and backpack lighter than ever in our September 2016 issue.

Can't get into the hills? Immerse yourself in these 360-degree mountain shots from the Backpacker crew.

Backpacker-approved tips, tricks and gear picks to help you and your canine companion enjoy the trail together

Ever backpacker needs a reliable knife. These three are a good bet, no matter your preferences.

Our testers took hardshells and softshells out in every kind of weather. What follows is their favorite storm armor of the season.

Whether you go light or go big, one of these bomber tents is right for your trip.

Your bag is your bed in the backcountry. Pick one of the best sleeping bags of the year, and you'll stay comfy in whatever nature throws at you.

Meet the best footwear that money can buy.

From hydration packs to multiday haulers, you won't find better backpacks than these.

Navigate easier, see better, and keep charged with these smart backcountry gadgets.

Learn to control your mind, explore the Gates of the Arctic, survive with tent poles, and more in this issue.

Planning the trip of a lifetime? We want to help.

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Explore the best jobs in the outdoors, hike Dominica, learn to make your own jerky, and more in our March issue.

From the ultimate gift guide for hikers to an off-the-cuff visit to Greece, here's what's inside our January issue.

From snowshoes to a treehouse tent, these ten things caught our eye in Salt Lake.

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Learn backpacking skills every woman needs to know, check out fall colors, or get survival advice from a rescue ranger in our latest print issue.

How to find solitude, the best ultralight tents, and more from the September 2015 print issue of BACKPACKER magazine