One of the best thing about hiking is meeting like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. So what if they have a couple more legs than you? Meet your new favorite hiking friend, Theodore Jones the reindeer.
Explore New Zealand's North Island with BACKPACKER in this Editors' Choice sneak peek.
Get a sneak peek of our 2018 Editors' Choice trip to New Zealand's North Island.
An unexpected furry visitor interrupted a group of boulderers in Colorado.
Ditch the backpack with our guide to hauling your winter gear in a sled.
BACKPACKER Skills Editor Corey Buhay is here to help you master grizzly country's most essential safety gear.
When things go sideways around one of nature's biggest, strongest predators, a canister of bear spray can be your best friend.
Our Editor in Chief schools you on his packing secrets for long-trail comfort.
Don't let the snow keep you down. Instead, keep moving with these tips from polar explorer Eric Larsen.
