We All Want to Hike Farther. Here’s How to Actually Do It.
Pushing your limits will yield more views, better fitness, confidence, and, perhaps, perspective.
Pushing your limits will yield more views, better fitness, confidence, and, perhaps, perspective.
Whether for breakfast, lunch, or an after-dinner treat, these make-ahead crepes add a touch of class to any campsite.
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.
Hanging tent
Cold-weather fortress
Basecamp lounger
Hammock suspenders
Cold weather-ready
Lightweight double
Ultralight
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.
Pat’s solves the age-old dilemma of how to pack beer on your hiking trip with concentrated beer syrup and a carbonator bottle.
Game-changing innovation in a ski touring boot.
At 11 ounces, the Route is the lightest, most inconspicuous snow sports helmet ever made.
Costs $200 less than any other new binding we tested this year without compromising performance.
An innovation in snowshoe design leads to great traction and comfort.
This simple, 23-inch tube of supersoft merino wool is so much more than a neck gaiter.
A light, cheap, durable backcountry bottle - a perennial favorite.
DeLorme has finally made one tool that serves as a GPS device, backcountry messenger, and rescue beacon.
A winter stove that's not finicky.
A bargain pack that doesn't compromise.
A backcountry airbag that you can actually practice using.
A full-featured, 800-fill goose down puffy for $220.
You probably carry one of these already (right?). Now, make the most of it with these seven life-saving techniques.
We took the cream of this year's gear crop to British Columbia and returned with the best of the best.
Splurge a bit on these trekking poles that combine carbon and aluminum for incredible durability.
A live-in comfy flannel that serves as a great trail shirt.
How to fix zippers, wash a sleeping bag correctly, waterproofing and make boots last.
Lean how to set up bear bags and a cozy camp. Also, how to protect yourself from wind and eat right.
Learn how to acclimate to higher elevation, descend safely, use crampons, and self-belay.
Sorry trail mix, our snack bag is full.
This versatile pack works equally well for big dayhikes and whirlwind travel.
Drink from the sweetest camp cup on the planet.
Uh-oh, you forgot to download free maps at Backpacker.com, and now you're lost in the woods without any navigational tools. Smart! Now follow these rules to get found.
From the iPad to the iPhone and Android, check out these BACKPACKER mobile apps.
Enjoy goat-like agility with midweight support.
This breakfast is so good, you'll forget it's camp food.
This small-batch, baked (not dehydrated), Colorado-made protein snack is a cut above the rest.
Stay found and stay fit with this best-in-class GPS watch.
This weather-sealed DSLR is immune to the elements.
Shoot high-quality pics with a rugged point-and-shoot.
Recharge the batteries or swap them out with standard AAAs; you'll never be in the dark.
This is the lightest two-person shelter on the market that offers big-storm and bug protection for less than $300.
Discover extreme versatility: You'll find a reason to wear this mid- and outer layer 12 months a year.
Get no-compromise lightweight boots that perform like heavyweights.
Protect your phone from anything, no bulk required.
Score a tent that has it all: low weight and impressive durability, plus ample living space and solid storm protection.
Improve every camp night with this little big light.
This bag's revolutionary shape delivers maximum roll-around comfort with minimum weight.
These six cameras can take it all and still bring home your hero shots.
Get year-round versatility for travel, trail, or town.
You'll never have to buy another knife after the 3.3-inch triple-laminated Helle Dokka.
A lightweight tent that can handle 30-mph windstorms...and kids.
A burly boot that doesn't beat up your feet.
A versatile jacket that's comfy in temps from 20 to 60.
An ultralight turtleneck that is 65 percent merino and 35 percent Cocona polyester.
A mideweight merino layer perfect for on or off the mountain.
A low-bulk merino sweater that can handle cardio workouts.
Improve and protect your photos with these three accessories.
Two point-and-shoot cameras that maps & GPS lovers will appreciate.
The Air Pro is the quickest, most responsive point-of-view camera we've tested.
A camera that withstood a 13-mile Tough Mudder race...clipped to the racer's waist.
A compact (read: lightweight and highly packable) camera that's under $200.
A rugged waterproof camera with great image quality.
Find your personality type and trips that match your adventure style.
New Elite program from map partner Trimble Outdoors serves up best-in-class trip planning tools, exclusive map data, and mobile app extras.
Our editors map their favorite trips on custom-centered topos. Order today!
A pack made for multi-day ski touring.
A stable, light, livable, four-season tent.
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