Emma Veidt

A near-miss on a popular Utah trail serves as a reminder to stay alert in the area.

Summer's here, and from a pocket-size caffeine spray to trail-to-town footwear that's ready to travel, this is the gear that's getting us out there.

Even after preparing and training for months, I made mistakes. Here's what I'll do differently on my next Mt. Whitney summit.

Aaron Blaise is one of the animators behind your favorite Disney films. His latest solo short, "Snow Bear," is a story about loss and isolation—and a plea for the Arctic and its denizens in the age of climate change.

From sculpted desert rock formations to high peaks to the mossy rainforest of the Oregon coast, these three long-trail segments are a treasure trove of gorgeous views—and you can do each of them in a day.

Every hiker has a summit that they can't stop thinking about. In honor of National Trails Day, the Backpacker editors are sharing ours.

Never-blister socks, a perfect trail tee, and more: This is the gear that Backpacker's editors loved this month.

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Sometimes you travel without a rental car, and sometimes trailhead parking lots fill up quick. Whatever the reason, you can access these trails via local public transit.

The grizzly—the first since 2017 to be trapped and killed for safety reasons—repeatedly broke into bear-proof dumpsters to gain access to human food.

When you're traveling on firm snow, an ice axe is an essential piece of gear. A certified mountain guide tells us why.

Cinnamon, the black bear, is a known presence around Kings Beach, but had never before broken into Tahoe Time Ice Cream & Coffee Shoppe.

Take-anywhere tamales, burly radios for the backcountry, and one great guidebook: Here's the gear we loved this month.

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

This fall, we're going to Nepal twice for service and trekking trips. There are still spots open for you to join us.

This year, National Park Week runs from April 19 to 27.

Some are blooming now, and others don't reach their peak until early fall.

This is your official invitation to join us on our life-list service and trekking trips to Nepal this fall.

Former pastry chef Baylee Chapo's trick to keeping hiking snacks interesting? A piping bag.

From a trail runner made for the toughest terrain to an app that literally forces you to "touch grass," this is the gear that got the Backpacker editors outside this month.

Everyone has a favorite national park. But when it comes to hiking, some just do it better than others.

You're already stinky. Why does your gear have to smell bad too?

The Spotify Wrapped of backcountry survival is here.

An ultralight first-aid kit, a cheap pair of gloves, and a luxe sleeping pad: This is the gear that's getting our editors through the tail end of winter.

Big Agnes's Tiger Wall UL2's easy setup and spacious tent floor is perfect for hikers trying to lighten their load without sacrificing comfort. The best part? It's now 30 percent off.

Don't fight light pollution to see the best shows our universe can produce. Feel the awe of the night on these dark sky backpacking trails.

Top-shelf winter layers, perfect backcountry powder skis, and a FOMO-inducing, trip-generating collection of travel inspo: This is the gear that got our editors outside this month.

Usually, America's southernmost long trail is a safe haven from winter weather. But this week, Florida Trail hikers along the Panhandle woke up to a once-in-a-lifetime sight: several inches of snow.

Looking for alternatives now that REI has canceled its class and trips offerings? These organizations do it best.

On these trails, you can have complete post-hike relaxation just steps from your campsite.

Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands are our country's two newest national monuments. Here's where you should explore them.

For hikers, toenail injuries are rites of passage, but they often indicate something wrong. Here's how to prevent bruised and injured toenails.

Hoarding gear, hiding our injuries, and packing way, way too much candy: These are the bad habits we have no intention of losing this year.

From unforgettable dayhikes to crowd-free international treks, these were the best trips we wrote about this year.

From a spin around a local trail to a hike toward a Wonder of the World, these were our editors' favorite treks this year.

No need to freeze until spring. These trails will keep you warm all winter long.

From shelters to packs to gadgets, these 50 pieces of gear helped us go further, see more, and have more fun last year.

An ultra-warm winter boot, a "heavenly" deck of cards, and a running vest that's up for anything: This is the gear that kept us moving this month.

November is the prime hiking season on these trails. Here are four hikes to spend your holiday weekend in complete bliss.

From a $30 titanium pot to a $1,300, sub-6-pound raft, this is what’s on our editors’ wishlists this holiday season.

Stock up on your next tent, sleeping bag, and more this holiday season—without breaking the bank.

After SAR rescued two heavily laden, inexperienced hikers from the Lower 48's highest peak, they had some strong advice to share with anyone thinking of following in their footsteps.

Camp chairs have gotten small enough and light enough that's it's easy to bring one backpacking. But should you?

This unfortunate fatality was certainly an accident, but these three factors played into how she was killed (and how it could have been prevented).

Election day is next Tuesday, and we're all feeling the heat. Take a breather on these trails, but only after you've turned in your ballot.

A pair of customized socks, a smartly-designed water bottle, and a cozy camp blanket: this is the gear that helped our editors get outside this month.

Music lovers might wear headphones while hiking. However, by doing this, they're potentially putting themselves at risk on the trail.

There are plenty of resources at your fingertips, as long as you know where to look.

Appalachian Trail Days will continue as planned in 2025. This is the largest event hosted each year in Damascus, Virginia, which is currently recovering from significant Hurricane Helene damage.

Abandoned, poop-filled WAG bags are multiplying on trails. Why does this keep happening?

From a sun-blocking car camping tent to a new favorite squeeze filter, these are our editors' top gear picks for September.

Some southbound thru-hikers are facing tough choices on the AT after Helene left trails across the region damaged, flooded, or closed.

After our editor encountered a hiker in a concerning state on Mt. Whitney, she knew she had to step up.

After counting switchbacks, I like to count sheep.

If you focus on recovery and stay patient, you can be back on the trail with a fully repaired ACL in a matter of months.

Two Italian alpinists filmed as a serac crumbled from a mountaintop toward their tents on their K2 expedition. 

From a consummate day pack to a handy sleeping pad coupler, these are our editors' top gear picks for August.

There's a lot more to it than just “protecting food from wildlife."

Although experts aren’t yet certain why the arch fell, they have some good guesses.

French hiking has a lot more to offer than the Alps.

Watch shooting stars all night long from these four backpacking trails.

From a tricked-out watch to a simple yet versatile tarp, these are our editors' top gear picks for July.

From WAG Bags to surface deposits to everything in between, we ranked every way to poop in the woods and determined what those methods say about you.

Summer means beach vacations. Spend yours at these campsites, just a few steps from shorelines, trails, and more.

Wouldn't it be nice if your boots did the hiking for you? The host of Failure Is an Option engineers a solution.

From a stink-proof sun hoody to women's pants that actually let you pee freely, these are our editors' top gear picks for June 2024.

Celebrate the summer solstice on any of these long dayhikes.

I used to think my melanoma diagnosis meant I had to stop spending time outdoors. Here's how I've learned to protect myself without giving up hiking.

You don't need a long trip to have a summer full of adventure. Spend a 3-day weekend tackling any of these trails.

A helmet built for late-season ski tours, a waterproof case built for early-season paddles, and a pair of hiking pants that's comfortable almost anywhere: This is the gear our editors rocked this month.

If that first hike of the season had your legs crying for mercy, give these workouts a go.

These trips include gourmet food prepared each night, charity work, local expert advice, and more. You can't get that on your own.

From a perfect set of running shorts to a grid fleece that can do, well, anything, this is the gear that helped us hit the trail this month.

You can't (or shouldn't) just jump into your thru-hike without a trial run. Take these three trails for a spin before the big trip.

Here's the data from every satellite SOS that Garmin inReach fielded last year.

A cozy fleece cap, a lightweight multitool, and a personal safety tool our editor always carries: Here's the gear that kept us moving on the trail this February.

Elevate your family adventures from dayhikes to backpacking trips with these five trails.

If your life partner is also your hiking partner, you'll express love by popping blisters, planning trips, and sharing M&M's.

Watch as two adventurers escape disaster on a cliff's edge, and learn how to stay safe when hiking near cornices.