BACKPACKER Editors and Contributors

Over the years, we've written countless stories about survival. These are a few that we will never forget.

It has cypress swamps, shorelines, and an offbeat character all its own. What the Florida Trail doesn't have is crowds, or many thru-hikers at all. Could it be the winter adventure for you?

You may not have the speed or style of an Olympic athlete, but you can still enjoy a day on the water with this top paddling equipment.

We all have those trails with calls we just can't ignore. Here are ours.

Our editors do a lot more than write about hiking. We also walk the walk, literally.

From a globetrotting adventure on the International Appalachian Trail to a family hike of the Triple Crown, our most popular long trail stories of the year were a look at just how big a backpacking trip can be.

These easy-to-prepare camping desserts are well worth the extra ounces in your pack.

Get the most out of your backpacking equipment with this sage advice.

Backpacker’s 50 year history is rich with riveting storytelling. We tasked our editors with picking their all-time favorite stories.

Through the past five decades, there have been a lot of trend-setters and trailblazers. These are the best of backpacking.

You don’t have to learn the hard way, because we already did.

We dive deep into this backpacking cultural phenomenon.

Keep your feet snug and comfortable with these step-by-step directions for common hiking boot lacing techniques.

Pare down your kit weight, but not your comfort, with these minimalist load-haulers.

These lights have your back when the sun goes down.

Save packing space and weight—but still keep warm—with these minimalist sleeping bags.

Fire up a backcountry meal to remember with these camp-friendly cookers.

As they wrap up the PCT, Sammy shares how the trails changed him, and he reads his post-hike bucket list. Hint: Eating a lot of ice cream and donuts.

Sammy ponders his thru-hike motivations after he receives difficult family news. He is also nervous to tell Jackson he wants to redo some of the CDT.

Dehydration and questionable water sources get in the way of Sammy and Jackson's progress when one of them gets sick on trail.

Sammy and Jackson decide to split up embark on 200 miles of solo hiking. Then, Sammy finds himself in the most dangerous situation yet on the Triple Crown.

Sammy and Jackson complete their first trail, but not without solving logistical challenges, rehabbing injuries, and outrunning snowstorms.

Learn the easiest way to hang a bear bag and keep your camping snacks safe from rummaging paws.

Sammy and Jackson face their first medical problem on the trail after hiking in worn boots for too long, and they have to decide whether to push through or rest.

Sammy Potter and Jackson Parell have to hike through multiple feet of snow on the AT. Are conditions bad enough to bail and transition to the CDT early?

Sammy Potter and Jackson Parell explain their thru-hike motives, check their packing lists, and say goodbye to their families on the first episode of Impossible Odds.

Two friends, 8,000 trail miles, one year. This is Impossible Odds.

Ward off the chill of fall backpacking with a cup of steamy, savory soup.

Turn the relaxation up with these activities to help you make the most of downtime in camp.

Carboload for a full day of hiking with these delicious pasta recipes.