Videos

Busted tent pole? Here's how to fix it fast.

Busted tent pole? Here's how to fix it fast.

Bolster your boot with this DIY protective toe cap.

Bolster your boot with this DIY protective toe cap.

Don't go boot shopping just because of a worn-out heel. Repair a hiking boot fast with this at-home fix.

Repair tent mesh in the field or at home with this handy DIY method.

Repair tent mesh in the field or at home with this handy DIY method.

It only takes 2 seconds to repair a zipper slider yourself. Here's how to do it.

It only takes 2 seconds to repair a zipper slider yourself. Here's how to do it.

Patch holes in your clothing fast with this easy DIY fix.

Patch holes in your clothing fast with this easy DIY fix.

Give your jacket extra waterproof protection with this easy DIY method.

Give your jacket extra waterproof protection with this easy DIY method.

A punctured sleeping pad doesn't have to end your trip. Here's how to patch it.

A punctured sleeping pad doesn't have to end your trip. Here's how to patch it.

Seal up a busted seam with a quick DIY fix.

Seal up a busted seam with a quick DIY fix.

Get your zipper back on track with an easy fix from BACKPACKER's gear editor.

Get your zipper back on track with an easy fix from BACKPACKER's gear editor.

Repair a sleeping bag hole with this 5-minute fix from BACKPACKER's gear editor.

Repair a sleeping bag hole with this 5-minute fix from BACKPACKER's gear editor.

Life moves fast. So pack. Pack for the highs. Dress for the detours. And always make sure that you’re outfitted…for adventure. Video by Chris Burkard.

We believe that life should be demanding, but never dull. When the daily grind sets in, trade in your suit and your briefcase for gear that answers to a higher call. Video by Chris Burkard.

Life is a journey. What you pack can take you to the outskirts. What you wear can take you to the edge. In fact, truly great gear can take you to places you’ll never forget. Video by Chris Burkard.

Would you resort to cannibalism if your life depended on it? A shocking number of our readers said "yes." Our expert shows you how to do the unthinkable.

For years, our staff has been kicking this bottle around because of its top-notch durability, safety, cost, and weight.

Upload routes, plot waypoints, and communicate with friends in the field, at home, and on Facebook and Twitter with this next-gen, do-it-all device.

No-compromise features with bargain price make this pack shine.

An insta-change alpine touring boot that almost has a mind of its own.

A bargain all-terrain binding that doesn't skimp on quality.

The must-have accessory that does everything; it works as a neck gaiter, facemask, ponytail holder, balaclava, and more.

This battery-operated, fan-powered airbag system takes the hassle and uncertainty out of a piece of critical safety gear.

A bargain puffy with 800-fill goose down. Enough said.

The cold-weather canister stove that changes the game in backcountry cooking.

An apres-ski beer has always been just out of reach in the backcountry--until now, thanks to this packable, ultralight brew.

A radical innovation in snowshoe design results in one of the best models we've ever seen.

A blister-free mountaineering boot for the masses.

The lightest, most inconspicuous snow sports helmet ever made.

From Half Dome to Crater Lake, Shane Black's time-lapse video portraits will have you ready to hit the trail and camp under the stars.

Learn how to get down safely when you've climbed into a dangerous position.

Broken a bone in the backcountry? Here's how to make a splint with what's right in your pack.

Hypothermia can set in in as little as 30 minutes--and can kill. Here's your plan of action if your partner is suffering from the symptoms.

Got duct tape? You can make a quick pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes from harm.

Learn to build an emergency shelter with the materials around you in a couple of simple steps.

Use this technique to sharpen your knife with nothing but a rock.

Wind can destroy your fire or create a serious forest fire hazard. Here's how to windproof it.

Wind can destroy your fire or create a serious forest fire hazard. Here's how to windproof it.

A lot of unexpected things burn long and hot enough to get your fire going. Here are six that you can make at home and pack with you.

A lot of unexpected things burn long and hot enough to get your fire going. Here are six that you can make at home and pack with you.

Learn the right way to site, start, maintain, and extinguish a low-impact fire.

Learn the right way to site, start, maintain, and extinguish a low-impact fire.

Only one match left? Here's how to get a campfire going.

Only one match left? Here's how to get a campfire going.

Put this backpacking-favorite libation to work in getting a fire going.

Put this backpacking-favorite libation to work in getting a fire going.

Boiling water is a guaranteed way to purify it, but in a survival situation, you probably won’t have a pot and stove. Here’s how to heat your water with just a plastic bag and a fire.

Our team shows you how to stay cozy on cold backcountry nights.

Find out more about the Get Out More Tour - coming to a city near you!

Learn about the three layers: base, mid and outer shell.

Take your fresh-caught trout to the next level with this recipe from Charlie Borrowman, cooking instructor for Wolf College at Washington.

Bold flavors, spices, and heat take this dish to the next level.

Don't leave home without the 10 most important items in your pack.

Use a simple calculation system to figure out how many calories you need to consume while on the trail.

Learn how to keep your pack and gear dry.

This decadent breakfast treat will make your morning. Learn how to make it here, courtesy of American Alpine Institute's Andy Stephen.

One couple's harrowing escape from a predatory bear.

One couple's harrowing escape from a predatory bear.

As water crashes through a 70-foot-high slot canyon, three hikers have to make the ultimate choice to survive.

See why this dependable year-round shelter shined with our testers.

Our Get Out More team has five easy tips for staying on course in the backcountry.

This versatile hybrid features to-the-toe lacing, a softshell tongue, and thick suede leather.

Rocky Mountain wool made this versatile layer a top pick for our testers.

The three-layer construction of these ski pants offers good breathability and waterproofness.

This jacket is “epically warm."

Testers praised the fit and coverage of these glasses—from sweaty, 120°F descents into the Grand Canyon to a cold summit near Yellowstone.

A lightweight ski boot with downhill precision.

Durability and light package make this jacket shine.