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January 2017 Table of Contents
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November 2016 Table of Contents
Suit up for winter with our semiannual gear guide.
October 2016 Table of Contents
Learn to secure your tent, take your cat on a hike, or survive with just a rock in our October issue.
September 2016 Table of Contents
Take in great views and backpack lighter than ever in our September 2016 issue.
August 2016 Table of Contents
Celebrate 100 years of "America's best idea" with our commemorative National Park Service Centennial issue
June 2016 Table of Contents
Experience and appreciate a century of parks in our National Park Service special Centennial issue
May 2016 Table of Contents
Learn to control your mind, explore the Gates of the Arctic, survive with tent poles, and more in this issue.
March 2016 Table of Contents
Explore the best jobs in the outdoors, hike Dominica, learn to make your own jerky, and more in our March issue.
January 2016 Table of Contents
From the ultimate gift guide for hikers to an off-the-cuff visit to Greece, here's what's inside our January issue.
November 2015 Table of Contents
Your complete winter skills guide; Editors' Choice Snow Awards; cold-season trips, and more from the November 2015 issue of Backpacker Magazine.
October 2015 Table of Contents
Learn backpacking skills every woman needs to know, check out fall colors, or get survival advice from a rescue ranger in our latest print issue.
September 2015 Table of Contents
How to find solitude, the best ultralight tents, and more from the September 2015 print issue of BACKPACKER magazine
August 2015 Table of Contents
The best backcountry lakes, a no-gym workout, heat-busting skills, and more from the August 2015 print issue of BACKPACKER magazine
June 2015 Table of Contents
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.
Backpacker Magazine May 2015 Table of Contents
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.
Spring Gear Guide 2015 Table of Contents
The year's best new trail-tested products in every category.
March 2015 Table of Contents
Big Views, No Crowds; Made in the USA Gear
The 2015 Hiker's Life List
101 places to go, skills to learn, and things to do right now.
November 2014 – Table of Contents
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Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2014 – Table of Contents
223 field-tested products and skills to fuel your adventures this winter.
October 2014 – Table of Contents
Quick Weekend Getaways; No-Mess Meals
September 2014 – Table of Contents
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August 2014
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Gear Guide 2014
327 trail-tested products from 2014
March 2014
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August 2012 Table of Contents
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May 2013 Table of Contents
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October 2012 Table of Contents
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September 2012 Table of Contents
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June 2012 Table of Contents
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July/August 2013
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Editor's Note: The Parks Provide
No reservations? No problem. You can still have an epic national park adventure this summer.
June 2013 Table of Contents
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Gear Guide 2013
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February/March Table of Contents
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January 2013 Table of Contents
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Meet the 2013 BACKPACKER Reader Reporter Team
Meet the four lucky readers -- two guys and two gals -- who will scouring the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market for the greatest (and weirdest) new gear!
Meet the Gear Testers: Dennis Lewon
Backpacker Editor Dennis Lewon prefers solid design over shaving weight.
Meet the Gear Testers: Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan
Elisabeth has been testing gear since she was a BACKPACKER intern.
Meet the Gear Testers: Jon Dorn
BACKPACKER's former Editor-in-Chief says that his best tester quality is his clumsiness.
Meet the Gear Testers: Nancy Prichard Bouchard
Nancy believes you get what you pay for.
Meet the Gear Testers: Allison Woods
When it comes to gear, tester Allison believes in open-mindedness and innovation - just don't forget about designing gear for the ladies.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2012
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November 2012 Table of Contents
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Meet the Gear Testers: Steve Howe
If you're looking for experience in the outdoors, Steve Howe is your man.
Meet the Gear Testers: Kelly Bastone
Tester Kelly has tough standards, and it takes a lot to convince her that something new can replace what she already has.
Meet the Gear Testers: Kristin Hostetter
BACKPACKER's fearless gear editor since 1994, few (if any) know outdoor gear like Kristin Hostetter.
May 2012 Table of Contents
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Gear Guide 2012 Table of Contents
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January 2013 Table of Contents
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Gear Guide 2012 Table of Contents
The gear issue everyone's been waiting for is now online!
March 2012 Table of Contents
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January 2012 – Readers' Choice
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Meet the Backpacker Reader Reporter Team
Four lucky Backpacker readers scored a trip to the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City, January 18-22, 2012. Meet the lucky reader/reporters!
November 2011
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Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2011
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January 2012 Table of Contents: Readers' Choice 2012
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October 2011
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November TOC
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Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2011 Table of Contents
295 Reviews & Comfort Tips
September 2011
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October Table of Contents
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September TOC
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August 2011 TOC
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August 2011 Table of Contents
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June 2011
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June 2011 Table of Contents
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May 2011
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May 2011 Table of Contents
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Gear Guide 2011
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March 2011
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January 2011
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January 2011 Table of Contents
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Best of BACKPACKER – November 2010
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The Best of BACKPACKER – November 2010 Table of Contents
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October 2010
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My F*&^ing Family
Camping is known to bring loved ones closer together, but what happens when your relations include a treacherous sister, murderous brother, and their savage offspring? Steve Friedman leads his clan into the Rockies to resolve five decades' worth of sibling rivalry and simmering resentment.