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Staff Photographer Ben Fullerton reviews the lightweight Snow Junkie boots from Vasque

Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter reviews the ski-specific, multi-day Ymir 55 pack from Sierra Designs

Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter with Patagonia's breathable and packable Troposphere hard shell jacket

Executive Editor Dennis Lewon reviews The North Face's Enzo Shell Pants

Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter shows the versatile and collapsible Vario 4 poles from Komperdell

Executive Editor Dennis Lewon with First Ascent's Katabatic Tent

Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter demonstrates First Ascent's thermal down jacket in action

Staff Photographer Ben Fullerton raves about Cabela's Thermal Zone Baselayers.

Our yurt-dwelling test team shares the goodness of Bear Creek Country Soup Mixes

Editor-in-Chief Dennis Lewon reviews Black Diamond's killer Carbon Megawatt Skis

Ski tester Crystal Sagan shows the Arc'teryx Quintic 28 backpack

Learn to cook eggs with this in-the-bag demo.

What do you do with a soggy Bic? Learn how to dry it out in a hurry on the trail.

A profile of Brenna Fisch, who fell and broke her skull while hiking.

A profile of Danelle Ballengee, who fell 60 feet off a cliff while trail-running, which shattered her pelvis.

A profile of Melissa McQueen, who was trapped overnight on a fourteener and lost eight toes from frostbite.

A profile of Justin Harris, who broke his leg and survived two days after a fall while canyoneering in Utah.

How to responsibly store, equip, release, and dispose of bear spray.

How to improvise a flotation device using your pants.

How to decide if a campsite is safe from deadfall and "widow makers."

What to do in the event of a sudden lightning storm.

Turn one amazing trail snack into a lifesaving firestarter.

Avoid the most common backcountry first-aid mishap--hot water burns. Use these stove safety techniques to reduce your backcountry burn risk.

How can you cut weight? Learn how to, literally, shave ounces or even pounds from your pack.

If you don't have any water, you may need to wring it out of the land around you. Find out how as Ted teaches you how to use a transpiration bag. If you don't have any water, you may need to wring it out of the land around you. Find out how as Ted teaches you how to use a transpiration bag.

Have a puddle of putrid water--or nothing to drink besides your own pee? Drop Dead Ted shows you how to build a backcountry solar still that'll make pure water out of just about anything wet.

Drop Dead Ted's demonstration and tips for collecting water from moisture-covered leaves and grass.

Drop Dead Ted explains the basics of rescue signaling and picks his favorite survival whistle from his testing lineup.

Backpacker's survivalist everyman, Drop Dead Ted, explains how to aim and signal for help with a reflective mirror.

Watch night-sky photographer Ben Canales explain how to use light to make more dynamic photos.

Which method of making cowboy coffee works best? Deputy Editor Anthony Cerretani discusses the brew-worthy results of our findings.

Staff Photographer Ben Fullerton reviews the steps to safely catching a bolt of lightning on film.

Drop Dead Ted shows you how to carve a feather stick to help start a fire in a surivival situation.

Drop Dead Ted shows you how to carve a feather stick to help start a fire in a surivival situation.

Drop Dead Ted puts the latest and greatest survival knives to the test.

A cozy bag for two

Beat the backcountry blahs with this aromatic curry dish Beat the backcountry blahs with this aromatic curry dish.

An ultralight tent for two that's under two hundred bucks.

A headlamp that doubles as a hanging lantern A headlamp that doubles as a hanging lantern.

An ingenious water filtration system - no pumping required.

A multifuel stove that burns liquid gas and canister fuel with ease.

The ultimate in lightweight traction The ultimate in lightweight traction.

Our zip-off pant hater has become a believer with these stylish convertibles.

Upgrade your car camping menu with this pioneer pot.

Running-shoe comfort with hiking-boot stability.

Two ultralight, ultracomfortable backpacks - one with a top lid and one without.

Send and receive messages from the backcountry

Tackle that big mountain with tips from our in-house mountain guide Tackle that big mountain with tips from our in-house mountain guide

Navigate through unruly terrain with these helpful tips

Kristin Hostetter shows you the essential gear, and how to pack it, for a day of backcountry skiing.

Maximize your pack's comfort with a few easy, on-trail strap adjustments.

Ultralight, waterproof hikers that have all-day comfort and superb traction.

Call for emergeny help and stay connected back home with these two high-tech gadgets.

A lightweight pack with best-in-class suspension for heavy loads.

Midweight hikers that can scramble and haul 45-pound loads.

An ultralight shelter that's affordable.

Maximum warmth, minimum weight Maximum warmth, minimum weight.

An ultralight water purifier that eliminates all microorganisms, leaves no aftertaste, and works fast.

Skiing in the backcountry generally requires different skis, boots, and bindings than skiing at a resort. Tracy Ross walks you through the basics.

After 8 years, this tent is still the best deal out there. Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Dorn shows you why.

This uncommonly comfortable boot tackles the biggest terrain in our video review.

Hike far and fast in these light, versatile hybrid hiking boots.

Get ready for the hike of a lifetime as our editors take you up the best trail in the Alps. Get ready for the hike of a lifetime as our editors take you up the best trail in the Alps. (Download the tracklog for this hike here!)

Attention, ultralighters who want a legit two-person tent: This is it.

If you use trekking poles, you should use this tent.

Settle the wool-versus-synthetic debate once and for all: Get the best of both.

Turn a disposable lighter into a weatherproof flamethrower.

These alternative energy snacks combine buffalo meat and cranberries.

Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter demonstrates the basic clothing to wear on top to stay comfortable in any conditions.

Rocky Mountain editor Steve Howe helps you pick the right jacket for any weather condition or exertion level.

Rocky Mountain Editor Steve Howe dispels a few camping myths and drops some dirtbagging tips in this primer.

Editor in Chief Jonathan Dorn heads deep into the Alaskan backcountry to fish the most bountiful streams in the world.

Live from Alaska's Castner Glacier, Rocky Mountain editor Steve Howe shows you the basics for putting on crampons

Use this fun and fruity backcountry recipe to make a tasty dessert that the kids (and you) will love

Spice things up around the campfire with this take-out style meal in the backcountry

Spice things up around the campfire with this take-out style meal in the backcountry

Can any hiking boot survive 15 minutes in a cement mixer filled with rocks, sticks, dirt, and bricks? Gear Lab aims to find out.

Who wants a mountain tent that buckles under pressure? Not us--so we blasted four top tents with a carwash pressure washer to see which one comes out on top.

Can any sleeping bag survive getting squished by a 4,000-pound car? Find out in this video.

Yes, we know that dragging a pack down dirt road at 60 mph is excessive. No, that won't stop us from doing it anyway to find out which top packs can survive a serious case of road rash.