The Backpacker Editors

You really want more granola? Get your carbs in a tasty, new way.

Hike into the epicenter of a cataclysmic explosion in New Mexico's Valles Caldera.

When campfires are allowed, it's important to know how to light them—and how to put them out.

If you feel knee pain while hiking, don't ignore it. With these tips from a physical therapist, you can remedy and prevent injury.

Don't be fooled: Hypothermia can happen in the summer or the winter. Learn how to prevent and treat a dropping core body temp.

Forget bears and lightning: The most common and dangerous backcountry hazard is a river crossing—especially during the spring melt, when backcountry waterways run high and rough. Follow these tips to learn to do it safely.

We've created a plan to help you upgrade your trail time in all the ways that matter: bigger views, more solitude, easier miles, and more. Don't hang up your boots until you've mastered this definitive list of 10 skills and life-altering experiences.

Find a satellite communicator, a fastpacking shoe, and more in our round-up of the year's best gear.

Lightweight cookware and a revolutionary headlamp are among the highlights of this look back at 2001's best equipment.

The best backcountry lakes, a no-gym workout, heat-busting skills, and more from the August 2015 print issue of BACKPACKER magazine

The 100 best national park trail miles; trail clothes; Colorado's Sangre De Cristos; and more great content from the June 2015 issue of Backpacker.

The country's best local hikes; America's youngest thru-hiker; hydration packs reviews; and more great content from the May 2015 issue of Backpacker.