Events

Reader Reporter Shey Kiester quenches her thirst for new H20 accessories.

Reader Reporter Evan Pederson searches for what's new below the knee.

Backpacker Reader Reporter Whit is on a mission to look for the wackiest accessories around.

Reader Reporter Jon Bausman takes you inside the best ultralight, softshell, and technical hardshells for 2014.

Reader Reporter Shey Kiester shovels through duds for the best in women's digs.

Evan looks for stylish baselayers and functional vest that might take the place of an old favorite.

Reader Reporter Shey Kiester seeks out the most versatile and innovative daypacks and expedition bags.

Reader Reporter Jon Bausman finds that Tent City offers a field of tents for every adventurer.

Reader Reporter Whit Vogel sparks up conversations about 2014 backcountry cooking products.

Reader Reporter Evan Pederson ignores the Salt Lake City heat and climbs into this season's new sleeping bags.

Reader Reporter Whit Vogel seeks out a lesson in fly fishing and finds a few ladies to show her the ropes.

Reader Reporter Shey Kiester gets down and dirty testing out the latest and greatest modes of transport.

Jon Bausman takes you inside for a first-timer's perspective on stand-up paddleboarding (SUP).

Magellan sponsors a geocaching treasure hunt and Evan searches for what's new at Day 0 of Outdoor Retailer.

We're taking four readers to the biggest outdoor show of the year so they can seek out the coolest gear.

Adventure is Just Around the Corner: Shey Kiester gets mentally prepared for the Summer Market's madness.

Evan Pederson prepares for the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2013 and heads home to the first wilderness he knew.

Hoosier Jon Bausman will be sharing the hottest gear, the coolest stories, and the inside scoop at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2013.

Backpacker Reader Reporter Whit Vogel is gearing up for the jammed packed Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2013.

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2013 is a yearlong celebration of BACKPACKER readers, with dream trips, gear makeovers, and other great prizes. Meet the lucky readers just like you who have already won this year.

Katy Welter searches out her favorite new footwear among hundreds of pairs on the OR Show floor.

Gerben Scherpbier is on a quest for the ultimate backcountry ski gear, and versatility is key.

Becca Stubbs explores the floor in search of the gear she'd most love to run through the wringer.

Snow is falling in the mountains around Salt Lake, so Dave Harding hits the floor with one thing in mind: ski accessories

Katy Welter seeks out winter cooking gear and finds the latest innovations put to new use.

Amid $900 jackets and $3,000 tents, Gerben Scherpbier finds new backpacking gear for under $35.

Becca Stubbs searches for this year's best haulers for around town and on the trail.

Dave Harding tracked down more of the show's coolest new haulers, from ultralight ski packs to ones that'll help you prepare for the zombie apocalypse.

Gerben Scherpbier scours the show floor for the warmest winter layers from head to toe.... and then he throws axes.

More people are bringing electronics into the backcountry, and those devices need POWER. Dave Harding checks out some fun new ways to recharge.

Katy Welter covers electronics debuting at the OR Show.

Becca Stubbs is on a quest for the warmest of next year's sleeping bags, pads, and tents.

Backpacker Reader Reporter Katy Welter gears up and tries out a new sport: snowshoe running.

Becca Stubbs tries sweet skis and some high-tech new safety gear at the Outdoor Retailer 2013 All Mountain Demo Day.

Backpacker Reader Reporter Gerben Scherpbier just couldn't get enough of the gear at the 2012 OR Summer Market, so he's back for another go.

Backpacker Reader Reporter Becca Stubbs shares stories about her path into the outdoors and some unconventional gear use.

Our newest gear tester, Dave Harding, is packing his bags and waxing his skis in preparation for this winter's Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City.

Backpacker Reader Reporter Katy Welter leaves oddly balmy Chicago for the Northeast's cold and snow, and gains a new appreciation for winter gear.

Dave Harding reports on challenging big-mountain skier and professional guide Dean Cummings to a beacon search race.

At the All Mountain Demo, Gerben Scherpbier glimpses beacon search wonderland.

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Our 4-person team of Reader Reporters brought in a fresh perspective this year at the Summer 2012 Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City. See their reviews on the latest and greatest gear.

Our Reader Reporter gravitated to the products she most looks forward to coveting in the coming year and selling in her job as an REI employee. See her picks for food, drinks, kids' packs, zipperless tents, and more.

On his final day at the show, our Reader Reporter Gerben got introduced to some new brands, and put together his money-is-no-object hit list of favorite gear.

Our Reader Reporter Erica takes one last tour to gather a wish list of her favorite items at the 2012 Summer Market.

Our Reader Reporter scouted the floor for the lightest tents, packs, sleeping bags, and accessories.

This renowned desert race attracts 50 of the world's elite adventure-racing teams for six days of intense competition. Jonathan Dorn offers an inside look.

Products featuring the durable fabric to be showcased on nationwide tour

It's the gear world's ultimate endurance event: a full day and night roaming the aisles at Bean's flagship store in Freeport, Maine. Will our man survive?

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