Kassondra Cloos

Suffering a major injury can keep us from fully committing to the things we enjoy. Taking the time to care for yourself pays off.

Hit the trail with your dog and you’ll find you’re both happier and healthier.

If you want to appreciate how your body feels, rather than looks, on the trail, you have to let it all hang out.

Guides Katie Burns and David Torres share about how the Pro Trek has made their jobs easier.

Frumkin’s the kind of artist who shouts “Stop the car! I need to paint!”

What some might consider to be a disastrous backpacking trip shaped Rubio’s art career—for the better.

Dietel was told she’d never walk again after she broke her spine in a hiking accident. She proved the doctors wrong and forever changed her path as an artist.

As a self-described map nerd, Warren lives for looking at topography and landscapes as blank canvases for both art and exploration.

The two great sins of packing are overdoing it and leaving important stuff behind. Follow these tips to make sure you and all the essentials get where you’re going.

Meyers fell in love with thru-hiking after discovering Vermont’s Long Trail. Over 9,000 miles later, she still can’t stop.

As she thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, Nisbett grew to love long stretches of hiking through green tunnels.

Denver artist Latasha Dunston paints details she would have missed with photographs.

As Bonan draws the world around him, he becomes intensely curious about the way it works.

Finding the right backpack isn’t always a quick or easy process, but you’ll thank yourself later for investing the time now.

Do your shoes actually fit properly? We asked Oboz how to know you’re getting the right fit before you hit the trail with your brand-new hiking boots.

No one ever wants to be in a situation where you need to call for help. But if it does happen to you, you won’t regret being prepared.

Spend more time taking in the sights and less time fumbling with your phone.

After a fall on Mt. Rainier in 2012, Stacy Wren Liedle found herself dealing with a different kind of injury.

When the ground is cold, it’s tough to stay warm. Don’t skimp on comfort.

From connecting with strangers to playing with tiny dolphins, we all have different reasons to get out and hike.

Skip the dog pictures: these nine ‘grammers focus on women-led outdoor adventure.

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac plague these gorgeous trails. But Tecnu will give you the peace of mind to tackle them anyway.

One option: Skip it entirely.

This week, BACKPACKER is putting the focus on the women of hiking. Guest editor Kassondra Cloos explains why that matters.

With the Futura, you can marvel endlessly at natural wonders along the trail without feeling like you need to rush on or drop your pack.

Cairn’s subscription boxes regularly deliver the latest gear right to your doorstep.

In these backcountry paradises, rain is part of the adventure.

The environment all too often pays the price for high-performing gear. But these 10 products save waste from landfills, ditch harmful chemicals, and allow you to adventure guilt-free.

The future is now. These 10 gear picks set new standards in their respective categories.

There’s more to rain than falling water. Here are the weirdest wet weather facts you didn’t know.

A little rain never hurt anyone. With these tips, there's no such thing as bad weather.

Make your campsite a sanctuary with these tips.

You’re in the local gear shop and you have one job: find a comfy but durable shell that will keep water out. But there are so many options—and the product hangtags seem to be written in code. Don’t worry. Here’s everything you need to know.

Staying comfortable while hiking is about way more than protecting yourself from rain. It’s incredible just how many hikers have to learn proper layering the hard way—this one included. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure you’re setting yourself up for maximum comfort when the weather turns wet.

You're at the trailhead and ready for rain, but how handy should you keep your shell? Watch the clouds to predict precipitation.

Ever since she started snowboarding in high school, CLAIRE GIBSON knew she’d do whatever it’d take to get a foot into the outdoor industry. But she’s not just in it for the powder days. This twentysomething is out to change the world.

Don’t let Mother Nature keep you inside. Take it from these pros who adventure rain or shine. With their tips, there’s no such thing as bad weather.

Get the gear, the skills, and the trail beta to tackle Colorado's Mount Zirkel Wilderness on the CDT.

People often think Alabama is flat, says Callie Thornton. A hike on the Pinhoti Trail is the quickest way to prove them wrong.

America's biggest park is almost six times the size of Yellowstone and has next to no trails. Make the most of your trip there with these tips from a guide.

Trayvax makes wallets that will outlast you – and are good for the environment.

If you’re thinking about your feet while backpacking, you’ve done something wrong.

In leaked document, Zinke proposes shrinking Grand Staircase-Escalante, Cascade-Siskiyou, and others.

But won't recommend that president revoke designations.

Is it possible to have the real thing on the trail?

Patagonia and other companies quit a tradeshow in the state in protest of Utah's public land policies. But REI and others say they won't go.

Won't return to country's largest outdoor trade show.

From freeze-dried thyme turkey to instant pumpkin cheesecake, take your Thanksgiving feast into the backcountry without lugging in a fryer.