Ryan Wichelns

These two titans of active insulation are more different than they might seem.

The next time you find yourself camping by a wild body of water, catch your own dinner with this packable fly fishing gear

Take a sneak peek at what might become your favorite piece of apparel next season.

Craving backcountry snow adventures? First, use this primer to learn how to identify and avoid slide-prone terrain. Then decide if you need an avalanche safety course to maximize your winter fun.

Which one of these highly-reviewed backpacking boots is for you?

Take it easy in these 15 accessible, mellow areas for some of the best backcountry skiing in the Lower 48.

Some of the wildest terrain in the East—loaded with rocky summits, waterfalls, and alpine ponds—is only a couple hour drive from Boston.

These eight products are versatile companions for every adventure.

Keep your toes warm this winter with these ultra-insulated loungers.

Secure permits before they sell out, convince your boss to give you time off work, make a foolproof meal plan, and more.

The Haul Lite Pack will have you thinking like a maximalist—trail runner, that is.

Bring it on, winter: The top insulated jackets of the year will keep you toasty no matter how icy the temperature gets.

The Erem Xerocole Expedition is dialed for sandy adventures.

The Stretchdown Light Pullover is warm, flexible, and stowable.

When you can’t count on the sunshine, these products come in handy.

Keep your phone, camera, and more humming along with these smart, trail-ready power sources.

Keep your pack—and your sanity—in order with these gear organizers.

Nobody knows hiking boots like Backpacker. We sent testers around the world with the latest boots and shoes to see how they perform in varied conditions. These 10 rose to the top.

Grand Staircase-Escalante’s Little Death Hollow takes you into one of the most remote corners of Utah.

Double your fun with a pair of shoes that's ready to pull double duty.

An abrupt shift in the weather turns into the best kind of White Mountains experience.

Treat your feet with these trail runners, mid-cuts, and a favorite camp shoe.

You'll never want to take this breathable puffy off.

A short hike in the Adirondacks leads to a classic 1900s Great Camp and a smaller, but no less beautiful tent camp.

More miles means there's more to see when you go bikepacking off the grid.

Head off the beaten—or any—path on one of the Adirondacks more obscure slide paths.

Hopping Pawnee Pass might be the secret to escaping the Indian Peaks’ crowds.

Explore a New York's little-known Santanoni Ridge while bagging three Adirondack 46ers on this challenging overnight.

On this short overnight into a remote corner of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, you’ll see a lot more than wildlife.

Uphill Lean-to is the perfect basecamp to nab a collection of Adirondack High Peaks, including Mt. Marcy, the state’s crown jewel.

Keep your gear going season after season with these tips from Boulder Mountain Repair technicians Sam Goodhue and Matt Wintston to prevent little problems from becoming big (and expensive) ones.

Taking a dog on a bear-frequented trail heightens your risks. Stay out of trouble with these 5 tips for hikers with canine companions.

You don’t have to be a planner to start a thru-hike, but you’ll turn into one if you want to finish. Such is the wisdom of Amanda “Zuul” Jameson, who has thru-hiked the Pacific Crest, Continental Divide, and Grand Enchantment Trails and now helps fellow trekkers dial in their gear.

Who needs an off-season? Take on the challenge with Colorado mountain guide Jason Antin's top tips for alpine travel in the fourth season.

When Eric LeMarque was rescued off California’s Mammoth Mountain in 2004, he had no way of knowing the hardship was just beginning.

The Centennial State's namesake route offers a tour of some of the country's best high alpine scenery in one monthlong hike. We break down the prep, practice, and travel you'll need to bag it.

We’re all for tagging summits, but the best way to experience a peak? Hike around it. You’ll see a mountain’s many faces on a single, peak-circling loop. These 14 trips circumnavigate the best of the best.

Killer grizzlies and cuddly teddies make for good movie fodder, but are they accurate? Our scout goes on a cinematic journey to find out.

Granite domes, long-limbed cacti, prehistoric wildlife, and legendary night skies should land this park on every hiker’s bucket list, so beat the spring rush by going now. We bet mild temps, quiet trails, and late blooms will leave you thinking this is the sleeper season, after all.