Gear Review: Gregory Baltoro 65 Weekend Pack
An updated version of a previous Editors' Choice Awards winner.
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Right Place, Perfect Time: Showiest Fall Colors
Hit the leaf jackpot on these classic footpaths.
Local Hikes: Southeast
Ascend Rocky Top in Tennessee; spot herons and Pelicans in a Florida bayou.
Rip & Go: Thunderhead Loop
Hike from forest floor to a rocky ridge linking twin summits in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Backpack Buying Guide
When shopping for a pack, there are four major things to consider: type, fit, capacity, and features. In this guide, gear editor Kristin Hostetter shows you how to pick the right one for you.
Rip & Go: McCargoe Cove to Rock Harbor
Hike among moose and wolves on this two-day escape to Isle Royale National Park.
Best. Hikes. Ever.
We've covered 245,591 miles of trails in our 37-year history. Here are our 20 all-time favorite trips, plus—shocking!—20 routes we never covered.
Rip & Go: Mathews Arm Loop – Shenandoah National Park
Ramble through brilliant red and yellow fall foliage.
Local Hikes: Roanoke, VA
The best hikes near Roanoke, VA.
Local Hikes: Asheville, NC
The best hikes near Asheville, NC.
Local Hikes: Philadelphia, PA
The best hikes near Philly.
Rip & Go: Horse Mountain to Traveler Mountain – Baxter State Park, ME
Reach great granite heights on Katahdin's next-door neighbor.
Local Hikes: Northeast
Hike across a state, gain the country's best foliage view, and top alpine balds. (Click linked trips for GPS waypoints, photos, and more.)
Gear Review: Baladeo Carbon Laguiole Knife
This durable French knife has an odoriferous handle.
Gear Review: The North Face Hotlum 3-Season Sleeping Bag
This rugged down bag won't break the bank.
Thru-Hiking the Recession
The upside to being downsized? Having time to hit the nation's long trails.
Luxury Hikes: Amicalola Falls SP, GA
Trek to an off-the-grid bunkhouse.
Hike of the Day: Mount Greylock
Charge up Mount Greylock, the highest peak in Massachusetts.
Max Patch Bald, NC
Have a picnic on one of the Southeast's biggest balds.
Clingmans Dome to Silers Bald, TN
Bag four scenic peaks in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
2010 Reader Test Team
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
Reader Essays: Great Smokies Solitude
Greg Hoover shares his secrets for finding quiet on the busiest trail in the country's busiest park.
The Peak: Mt. Greylock
Take the 5.5 mile trek up Bellows Pipe Trail to the summit; while you're there, enjoy a local cocktail and a cup of chowder at Bascom Lodge.
The Ultimate First-Aid Manual: Gastrointestinal Illness
Ugh. It's happened to us all. Here's how to handle a bad belly when you're away from far from home.
National Parks Hall of Fame: Best Wildflowers
Smelling the flowers doesn't require slowing down your trek (though you might want to) through the explosion of wildflowers that cover the Great Smoky Mountains each year.
29,500 New Acres Of Maine Wilderness
The Appalachian Mountain Club secures more protected backcountry in Maine's deep forest and mountains
October 2009
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The Peak: Mt. Le Conte, TN
It's not the smallest peak in the Smokies, but spend a night on its summit (no tent required), and you'll agree it's the finest.
Natural Wonders: Freaky Bats, Dry Falls, Winter Witch Hazel
Washington, Arkansas, and Georgia are host to these three life-list phenomena treks.
Backpackers Double As Migrant Farm Hands
Appalachian organic farms swap room and board for seasonal help
Build a Thru-Hiker Body at Home
Here's what 2,000-plus miles does to your system–and how to get the same results at home.
October 2009 Table of Contents
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Insider's Guide: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
From secret spots to the perfect campsites, this insider's guide has the goods on the Smokies.
Time Travel: Hiking Historical Homesteads in the Smokies
A unique route linking historic homesteads yields an exciting Smokies adventure for hikers and history buffs alike.
Where Solitude Rules – More Tips and Tricks
Alternative routes, where to find solitude in the Lower 48, and avoiding the crowds in America's most crowded park
Rip & Go: Spider Glacier – Glacier Peak Wilderness, WA
Stroll through wildflower-filled meadows to a frozen slice of the Cascade Range.
June Issue Now Online!
Our entire June issue is free and available here.
BACKPACKER.COM CLUBS
Welcome to our list of clubs, environmental groups, retail shops, and other groups who are using our map tools to plan and share trips, to save wilderness areas, or to meet other hikers.
June 2009
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Hike It, Save It: Maine's Grafton Loop
The thread to this Down East trail? Vacation homes. Passing through roughly 10 miles of private land that has yet to be protected, wilderness designation could neutralize the looming threat.
June 2009 Table of Contents
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Sigh. The "iTent," it had to happen sometime
Ponderings on concept gadgetry and deeply conflicted gear lust
Perfect Substitutes: Crowd-Free Destinations
You know that the big-name parks draw big-time crowds. But each of those outdoor icons has a lesser-known replacement that offers some of the same classic features and epic scenery–and you get it all to yourself.
Gear Checklist: Secrets of an Ultralight Fanatic
Long-distance hiker and lightweight zealot Justin "Trauma" Lichter offers a peek inside his pack--and explains how he adjusts his load for five different types of trips.
Climb This Peak: Katahdin
This iconic summit shouldn't be rushed. Save the experience on this 33-mile trek.
New Trips This Week: Arizona, New Hampshire, Kansas
Grand Canyon 3D-Flyover headlines three new BACKPACKER classics. Download and go now!
75 Candles for Smokies
National Park celebrates birthday all year with trails and music
Get On the Wilderness Omnibus
Wilderness Society creates virtual bus tour in support of Congress's massive wildlands act
Readers' Choice Awards 2009
Discover the best hike in every state, as voted by BACKPACKER readers. Plus: your essential gear, most desirable tentmate, worst-ever adventure movie, and our picks for the best reader-submitted photos.
Weekend Snow Climbs in the Pacific Northwest, Rockies, and Northeast
Pack snowshoes for these nine epic treks to snowy solitude in the Pacific Northwest, Rockies, and Northeast.
Three Great Ice Hikes to Do This Winter
Witness glittering underground gems, skate across frozen ponds, and wander amid towering walls of ice. Just don't try to lick anything.
November 2008
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November 2008 TOC
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Trip Finder: Indian Summer Hikes
Fall camping season seems to go on forever with these fair-weather weekend trips.
Terror in the Trees
Ghost stories always seem scarier beside a flickering campfire. So, dim your headlamp and scoot up closer: our writer-at-large explores the ghoulish beginnings of these age-old tales and shares a few of his all-time favorite blood-curdlers. We dare you to read on.
Bears, Wolves, Oh My!
BP Map Correspondent Jeff Chow dodges big carnivores while mapping Yellowstone for you
BACKPACKER Story Wins Travel Writing Award
Steve Friedman's "The Long Trail to Jail" wins 2008 Gold Medal for Travel News/Investigative reporting
Bus Hiking: Don't Pay at the Pump
Gas prices are soaring. Glaciers are melting. What's a conscientious hiker to do? Take the bus, says Dan Koeppel, who did just that to escape downtown L.A.
Wind Power: Turbulence Ahead
Wind power offers clean energy–but how much will hikers compromise to get it?
Adventure Weekends: Luxury Hiking and Camping
We've got a selection of cozy shelters and trail-side restaurants from Washington to Maine. Check out these hikes in the Rockies, the Northeast, and the Northwest.
The Fix: Shenandoah National Park
Catch this national park's brightest fall foliage on a short stroll or an all-day epic.
Speedgoat Finishes
Ultrarunner completes the AT with the fourth-fastest time
Skydiving Over Everest
Mallory: "Why didn't I think of that?"
Speedgoat On CNN
AT ultrarunner Karl Meltzer gets a little face time
24 Hours of L.L. Bean
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?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Graze blueberry patches, explore swimming holes, and tag the South's high points on this sultry hike.
Trip Finder: Waterfall Hikes
Nine ways to get your cascade fix from Tennessee to Montana.
AT Underpass is Coming to PA
Will keep hikers from becoming roadkill
AT Ultrarunner Hits A Speedbump
Vows to continue despite stress tendonitis, trenchfoot
The Big Question: Should loaded guns be allowed in national parks?
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The Onion vs. Mr. Magoo
On your mark, get set ... hike. Inside a 5,600-mile footrace on the country's hardest trail.
Hiking Vermont’s Bourn Pond-Stratton Pond Loop: The Best Damn Weekend Ever
Hike this burly wonder to find out what inspired the Appalachian and Long Trail's founders.
Quick Fix: Great Smoky Mountains NP
Check out the steepest trail, the best swimming hole, and the wildest vista in America's most popular national park.
Time 2 Go: See Newborn Animals
Looking to catch baby animals taking their first step? You can't go wrong with these picks.
Hauling 100-Pound Packs, Pt. 2
GoLite founder finds out that it's really hard.
Backpacker Magazine Launches Fully Redesigned Website with New Multimedia and GPS-Supported Content
New features and web-based tools enable Backpacker's passionate online community to share trips, post pictures, and get the latest in gear reviews and adventure news and content.
What Would Davy Crockett Do?
He'd toss the titanium stove and build a big fire. Our man enrolls in a traditional guide school and learns how to survive - and think - like an American original.
May Close-to-Home Hikes
Our map team has been hard at work plotting the coolest hikes. Check out May's selections here.
March 2008 Boots Review: Light Duty Boots
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