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Campgrounds may be closing for the season but you can still camp from the comforts of your own home.

Sometimes the best trails are the ones you can easily access.

We're making it easy to plan and prepare for autumn trips with this list

Experience the beauty of fall foliage in Minnesota with these bucket list hikes

Charming mountain towns, adrenaline fueled adventures and beautiful views are waiting for you

The XStream Straw offers lightweight, packable filtration for backpacking, mountaineering, kayaking, and other outdoor endeavors.

Stoko’s K1 is a revolutionary way to support your knees without the bulk of a traditional knee brace

With more than 40 options available for trail lovers, LEKI has a trekking pole for every occasion

Jackson Hole has world-class summer adventures waiting for every adventurer!

You won’t want to forget your Leatherman on your next trip to the backcountry

World-class fishing, celebrated mountain biking, and epic canoe-access camping, and so much more in this gem of the North.

After a year of virtual meet-ups and less-than-ideal fresh air intake, this Colorado mountain town is the perfect place to fill up your adventure tanks.

Bear Safety Gear for Every Scenario

Leatherman makes the perfect multi-tool for each type of outdoor enthusiast.

Sign up for a KIND® Energy Bar sample and join us on November 17th for National Take A Hike Day.

Hit the trail with your dog and you’ll find you’re both happier and healthier.

With new EXOspikes, Kahtoola completes the ultimate trilogy of winter traction.

Petzl’s new IKO CORE headlamp innovates on the old “elastic band” setup to create a do-it-all portable light.

From bear encounters to first aid, these safety tips will help you manage the unexpected in the backcountry.

Enter by 10/6/20 for your chance to win a Geyser Systems Portable Shower

From wildflowers to whitewater rafting, Cody, Wyoming offers a home base for anyone looking for a summer or fall adventure.

Get inspired by the everyday, every day.

You don’t have to go far to enjoy camping season: If you have a yard or even a balcony, you have a campsite. Here are 8 ways to make the most of very close-to-home camping.

Make sure you’re prepared for your next trip into bear country.

From a gem of the national park system to a do-everything backpack, these five things are the best value for every hiker.

Enter for your chance to deliver clean water to families and go trekking through the Andes Mountains of Bolivia.

Your loved ones will actually want to bring this technology into the backcountry.

All of the beauty. None of the crowds.

It’s true: BACKPACKER hasn’t given an Editor’s Choice Award to a waterproof shell since 2016. But hear us out.

Guides Katie Burns and David Torres share about how the Pro Trek has made their jobs easier.

Get in touch with your wild side in some of the worst weather the Lower 48 has to offer.

One of Europe’s largest countries is one of its wildest, too.

Copper Mountain’s new Three Bears lift accesses some of Colorado’s steepest and deepest inbounds terrain—delivering you to this powder playground in exactly seven minutes.

In Mexico’s Copper Canyon, LifeStraw’s give-back program delivers water purifiers to schools in need.

Ideal places for hiking, camping, mountain-biking--and toasting your epic day with an awarding-winning craft beer.

Fueled by a passion for wilderness and a genius for robotics, Natalie Panek is taking Leave No Trace to where it’s never been before—outer space.

Stay more present on the trail with the features on the latest watch from Garmin.

There’s no need to spend the colder months indoors, as long as you have the right outerwear for harsh conditions.

No matter who you're shopping for, we've got you covered with 2019's best holiday gifts for hikers, in every price range.

We explored the Austrian hills with Komperdell’s famed mountaineer Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner to get the inside scoop.

You don’t need to stay in Barcelona to experience the rich history of this region in Spain.

The winning design will be printed on a t-shirt benefitting The Conservation Alliance.

Join Backpacker’s Get Out More all star ambassador Randy Propster for an engaging 75-minute seminar full of trail tested tips, regional trip advice and outdoor gear!