Peter Whittaker’s 100,000-foot Promise
American mountaineering royalty flips the apparel industry on its head with the launch of Bight Gear, a line of clothing for mountaineers, by mountaineers.
Backpacker Magazine’s editors share their favorite backpacking, camping and hiking gear essentials in this year’s Editors’ Choice gear articles.
American mountaineering royalty flips the apparel industry on its head with the launch of Bight Gear, a line of clothing for mountaineers, by mountaineers.
In the field, stuff happens, and knowing how to cope can be the difference between a great trip and a miserable one. Plus, your tent should last many years, but only if you know how to keep it working properly.
In the field stuff happens, and knowing how to cope can be the difference between a great trip and a miserable one. Plus, your backpack should last many years, but only if you know how to keep it working properly.
Your boots should last years, but only if you know how to keep them properly conditioned.
In the field, stuff happens, and knowing how to cope can be the difference between a great trip and a miserable one.
Set your ankles free with these ultra-flexible touring ski boots.
With this portable temperature monitor, you will never have to guess at the temperature again.
Want a lightweight pack with the guts for big-load trips? This best-in-class suspension delivers.
After 15-hour trail days with 50 pound packs on 100-miles of Switzerland's Via Alpina, we're proud to present the best gear of the year.
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Here's high-performance proof that a big pack can have a small footprint.
Got a big load to carry? Put it in this ultra-comfortable pack and forget about it.
Tent leak like a sieve? Boots stink like a compost pile? Don't worry. Class is now in session. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this in your one-stop, do-it-all user's guide.
The best new gear. That's what earns our seal of approval, and only after months of hardcore testing. This year, we subjected dozens of products to heinous trail conditions from Alaska to Wales. In the end, 18 survived to take our top honor.
Tell the kids–finally, real packs for them, too