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An ultralight cap, a sleep system upgrade for the colder months, and the best backpacking dessert we've had in a long, long time: Here's the gear that kept our editors happy on the trail this month.
The MSR Access 3 can stand up to winter storms without requiring you to carry the weight of a mountaineering tent.
For too long, hikers have suffered under the yoke of trails that we have to do twice. I say: enough.
It takes a lot to spook a hiker—but it's not impossible. From widowmakers to Appalachian Trail shelter rodents, these costumes are guaranteed to spark fear in any of our hearts.
PCT permit day is coming. Are you prepared to snag your preferred permit?
We lost sleep over narrow, scratchy, crinkly pads so that you don’t have to.
The gear is plentiful. The organization less so. Get a glimpse inside Editor-in-Chief Adam Roy's garage gear loft.
Navigating with a map and compass or GPS is the backbone of good navigation—but even without them, there are still methods to find your way in the wilderness.
Our favorite packs were comfortable against our bodies, lifted the load right off our shoulders, and had the features we reached for over thousands of miles.
Need to grab a bag for sub-zero nights? Marmot's Lithium is on sale now.
Falcon Guides's new book, "Surviving the Trail," taught our associate editor how to survive better. In this review, she explains what she learned.
Cocaine Bear's first trailer shows a bloodthirsty, intoxicated bruin rampaging through the forest. But how much of the based-on-a-true-story movie is real?
Reality check: Hitting the gym is the quickest way to hike farther, easier, faster, and pain-free. Get into a routine—or take yours to the next level—with these smart workouts for three different levels.
Full of rock scrambles, cactus clusters, and desert views for days, Joshua Tree National Park is the southwest at its finest.
Ending too many hikes with sore, wobbly legs? Trekking poles can help you make it that extra mile.
The Narrows at Zion National Park offers an incredible adventure in America's most amazing slot canyons. Here's how to safely explore them.
Nature can be brutal. Learn how to to deal with wounds from all kinds of thorns, spines, splinters, shards, quills, needles, and anything else that might get under your skin when you’re on the trail.
Ready to hike to the highest point in Hawaii? Ascend Mauna Kea's volcanic slopes to a summit high above the clouds. This challenging day hike is among the most spectacular on the planet.
Get the most out of your backpacking equipment with this sage advice.
Benton MacKaye's original proposal for the Appalachian Trail came out 100 years ago. While the trail may have changed, the appeal hasn't.
Real people who survived the unsurvivable
Two friends, 8,000 trail miles, one year
This is the year to dream big. With the world's last destinations finally reopening to visitors, now's the time to plan a life-list hike that you'll never forget. Even better: Backpacker's done the work for you.
