How to Repair a Down Jacket
Fix rips and tears yourself with a little help from Boulder Mountain Repair owner Ronald Simonds.
Videos
Videos
Editors' Choice Awards 2019: Rab Kinetic Alpine Pant
All-day rainpants
Editors' Choice Awards 2019: Ombraz Sunglasses
New-school shades
Editors' Choice Gold Awards 2019: Granite Gear Blaze 60
Load-hauling lightweight
Editors' Choice Green Awards 2019: GoLite ReGreen Windshell
Keep the breeze out with this recycled windshell.
Editors' Choice Awards 2019: Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum
This sub-two-pound tent is both feature-rich and light.
Editors' Choice Awards 2019: Gerber Devour
This isn't just a fork—it's a can opener, a screwdriver, and more.
Video: BACKPACKER Videographer Canoes Into Whirlpool
A canoe trip down New Zealand's Whanganui River turns into a swim when a whirlpool capsizes our man's canoe.
How to Pack for Backcountry Skiing
Skiing backcountry? Learn what to pack for your next tour with our backcountry skiing expert.
How to Cut Skins for Backcountry Skiing
Backpacker's ski tech expert talks backcountry-skiing, skin-cutting technique.
Tech Bindings Breakdown
Our ski tech expert is here to give you the breakdown of tech binding technologies and their functions.
Watch: Glacier Calves in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska
What does it look like when a house-size chunk of ice crashes into the water just a few hundred yards away from you? Watch and see.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Black Diamond Whippet
This redesigned pole is our go-to for tough terrain.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Black Diamond Whippet
This redesigned pole is our go-to for tough terrain.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Thermarest Polar Ranger
Sleep warm, even when the weather wants to get you down.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Thermarest Polar Ranger
Sleep warm, even when the weather wants to get you down.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Thule Roundtrip Snowsport Duffel
This winter gear hauler is as tough as you are.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Thule Roundtrip Snowsport Duffel
This winter gear hauler is as tough as you are.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Snickers
Turns out this vending machine staple is a powerhouse backcountry food.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Snickers
Turns out this vending machine staple is a powerhouse backcountry food.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Sierra Designs Nitro 800
Cheap. Warm. No, there's no catch.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Sierra Designs Nitro 800
Cheap. Warm. No, there's no catch.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Ortovox Swisswool Tech Stretch Zebru Jacket
High-quality Swiss wool is perfect insulation for active pursuits.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Ortovox Swisswool Tech Stretch Zebru Jacket
High-quality Swiss wool is perfect insulation for active pursuits.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Storm Hat
A good hat is a must in harsh winter sunlight—and this is one of the best.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Storm Hat
A good hat is a must in harsh winter sunlight—and this is one of the best.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Merrell Thermo Rogue
These boots are as warm as they are agile.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Merrell Thermo Rogue
These boots are as warm as they are agile.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Kahtoola Microspikes
This lightweight traction is as useful as ever.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Kahtoola Microspikes
This lightweight traction is as useful as ever.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Bitterblaze Gloves / Ouray Ice Gloves
Innovative materials keep these gloves warm without bulk.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Bitterblaze Gloves / Ouray Ice Gloves
Innovative materials keep these gloves warm without bulk.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Decathlon Trek 100 Jacket
This jacket is low-price, not low-quality.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Decathlon Trek 100 Jacket
This jacket is low-price, not low-quality.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Gear Aid Seam Grip
It's like duct tape in a tube.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Gear Aid Seam Grip
It's like duct tape in a tube.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: G3 Zed Bindings
Cut weight, not performance.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: G3 Zed Bindings
Cut weight, not performance.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: DPS Phantom
Waxing your skis is a thing of the past.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: DPS Phantom
Waxing your skis is a thing of the past.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour Boots
These innovative ski boots bring a whole new meaning to the term flex.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour Boots
These innovative ski boots bring a whole new meaning to the term flex.
Trailer: Backcountry Skiing in Denali National Park
The area around the Ruth Glacier has some of the United States' best mountaineering. Could it have some of its best skiing too?
Watch: Bear Visits The Shining Hotel
Colorado's Stanley Hotel had an uninvited guest this week.
Watch: Reindeer Decides to Join Hiker
There's nothing like meeting a new backpacking buddy on the trail.
Human vs. Bear: Can Our Editors Survive?
BACKPACKER staffers try their hand at surviving like North America's greatest predator.
Bear Surprises Climbers, Eats Their Chalk
An unexpected furry visitor interrupted a group of boulderers in Colorado.
Watch: How to Master Your Bear Spray
BACKPACKER Skills Editor Corey Buhay is here to help you master grizzly country's most essential safety gear.
360 Video: Skiing Hyndman Peak in Idaho
Get some turns in with the BACKPACKER crew.
Editors' Choice Gold 2018: Garmin Oregon Series
One GPS unit to rule them all.
Editors' Choice 2018: Gregory Baltoro 65 / Deva 60
Carry anything, anywhere.
Editors' Choice 2018: Fjällräven Abisko Trekking Tights
Close-fitting performance matches the trail step for step.
Editors' Choice 2018: Garmin VIRB 360
The future of trip videos looks like this.
Editors' Choice Gold 2018: Darn Tough Hiker Boot Sock Cushion
Your socks should last at least as long as your boots.
Editors' Choice 2018: Gossamer Gear Mariposa
This minimalist pack is made for mowing down the miles.
Editors' Choice 2018: La Sportiva Trango Tower GTX
Mountaineering boots have never been this comfortable.
Editors' Choice 2018: Jetboil JetGauge
Finally, a foolproof way to measure the fuel level in canisters.
Editors' Choice 2018: Helen Knows Best Extreme Weather Lip Balm
Defend your lips with this silky-smooth, cooling formula.
Editors' Choice Hall of Fame: Lowa Renegade GTX Mid
Classic style meets modern performance.
Editors' Choice 2018: Tecnica Forge GTX
Customization comes to hiking boots.
Editors' Choice Green Award 2018: GUPPYFRIEND Washing Bag
Keep outdoor apparel from polluting the ocean.
Why I Love Bad Weather: Ari Delashmutt
Marmot adventure athlete Ari Delashmutt shares his passion for the outdoors, rain or shine
Experience New Zealand in 360-Degree Video
Explore some of the world's most dazzling terrain in this interactive video from BACKPACKER.
Stay Dry Tip: The Secret of Sacred Clothes
How to guarantee that you'll always sleep warm and dry at the end of a stormy day.
The Ultimate Raingear Test
Marmot went to extraordinary lengths to prove its new EVODry jackets wouldn't wet out, even in the worst conditions. Join us in the rain room to see the results.
Stay Dry Tip: How to Pick Great Raingear
Key features and fabrics can make the difference between all-day comfort and the ruin of a perfectly good wet-weather hike.
Why I Love Bad Weather: Pete Takeda
Marmot mountaineering athlete Pete Takeda's take on making the best of big storms
Gear of OR 2018: G3 Zed Ski Binding
G3's new binding is its lightest AT setup ever.
Gear of OR 2018: G3 Zed Ski Binding
G3's new binding is its lightest AT setup ever.