BACKPACKER Editors & Contributors

Stand up to any storm with this durable, portable shelter.

Make the most of the long days with hand-picked discounts on a solo tent, summer sandals, and more.

Our sibling brand, The Voice, is here to give you a peek behind the curtain of the gear makers that you love.

Spy animals and one beautiful dawn by carefully timing your hike along the Grandview Rim Trail.

Work! Altitude! Traffic! Sometimes it seems like the universe is conspiring against your hiking plans. Here's how to subdue those hazards and 18 other trip killers to keep your weekends sacred.

Want to pare down your hiking kit's weight? These 14 minimalist products are made for going far and fast.

Yes, apple cores and banana peels are "biodegradable." But tossing them into the woods isn't just gross, it's bad for wildlife too.

Get maximum value for minimum cash with these 14 standout products.

Grab apparel, tents, and one famous firepit on sale right now for up to 55% off.

Join our virtual outdoor festival of art, fitness, film, and music with headliner G. Love on May 16.

Celebrate summer with an updated outdoor classic.

Are bears dangerous? Not if you plan ahead. Learn to stay safe in bear country with these tips from researcher Tom Smith.

The thru-hiking community knew that "Sovereign" was bad news. Why wasn't anyone able to stop him?

Epic views and all-time sunsets: See the wilderness through a BACKPACKER photographer's eyes.

Of all the risks of hiking a long trail, running into a dangerous person is one of the least likely. But as our next story shows, you never know exactly what–or who–is coming down the trail.

Practice mindfulness to experience the healing of nature from home.

An unexpected rescue leads to many unanswered questions in the latest episode of Out Alive.

Organizers pull the plug over COVID-19.

This Appalachian Trail thru-hiker (2010) balances luxe and light on her long-distance jaunts around the East.

This Californian ultralighter knows her way around her home state—and is no stranger to big-name trips across the country.

Thanks to a confluence of online sales, now is a great opportunity to update your gear.

Up your fitness the easy way with these simple exercises.

Get a tent, a sleeping bag, a pair of wool socks, or an entire backpacking kit on the cheap right now.

This nonprofit is helping us do better business—and we're giving it an Editors' Choice Award.

Backpacks, a sleeping pad, an ultralight jacket, and one very special organization: These are our 9 favorite things this year.

Upgrade your sleeping bag, tent, or happy hour for less.

Grab these steep discounts on jackets, tents, shoes, and more at REI's Spring clearance sale.

Follow the trail of 19th-century robbers in Arizona.

Get a trekking pole, a versatile backpack, a high-end ski boot, and more at a steep discount.

This collection of bright white sandstone spires isn't officially part of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument anymore, but it's as spectacular as ever.

Power your thru-hike with the right food, snacks, and resupplies for the long haul.

Hike with efficiency, speed, and intention, and you’re sure to accomplish your thru-hiking goals. Here’s how to plan your pace and fight lollygagging tendencies to reach the terminus before winter does.

It looks like Mars, but this scenery is all Earth.

Everyone knows that the southwest is arch country. But one of the best examples is in the Kentucky woods.

You deserve this: Find a private slice of paradise in this hammock-camping hotspot.

Join BACKPACKER’s disaster relief efforts and support education in Nepal.

What's deeper than the Grand Canyon and has one-tenth as many visitors? Head to Texas to find out.

Cut down your pack weight but not your bank account with these 7 perfect packs, sleeping bags, tents, and more.

Falling rock leaves a hiker injured and trapped miles from help in the latest episode of Out Alive.

You need power. This headlamp has it—for 30% off.

Four climbers struggle to survive as they face life-threatening conditions in the alpine.

This versatile, comfortable jacket is on sale starting at 68% off.

These wraparound shades handle mountain glare and sea spray without looking too technical.

Find otherworldly snow formations just a few hours outside Seattle.

Thru-hikes are transformative experiences. Here, five long trail alums share the wisdom of those miles.

Giant gypsum dunes and winter temperatures in the sixties are only some of the draws for this preserve.

An early-season snow sends a hiker into delicate territory.

From a father-daughter journey on the PCT to a man's love affair with a California mountain, these were the stories that moved us this year.

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After a fall while climbing a remote Alaskan peak, Malcolm Daly found himself gravely injured and miles from help.

Get in-depth answers to the most commonly asked questions about CBD.

A misstep in Zion traps a hiker in the mud in the season 2 premiere of Out Alive.

Our newest crop of Backpacker gear-lovers is ready to hit the trail.

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Help the hardcore backpacker on your list make their gear lighter, better, or just more fun with these 11 trail-ready gifts.

We're collecting readers' favorite memories from the AT. Share yours for the chance to win a new sleeping bag or pad.

We broke our own records this time. In the name of testing, there was no weather too cold, no snow too deep, no location too remote. For one final assessment, we took the standout products to Banff National Park in Alberta, where we found both wicked wind and perfect skiing. The 10 items that excelled in that ultimate trial earned the right to be called the year’s best cold-weather gear.