Backcountry has a sale on new arrivals. Get 20% off one full-price item, or check out the limited past inventory for other deals. Choose from apparel and gear by popular brands like The North Face, prAna, Patagonia, Marmot, and more.
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It can feel overwhelming to backpack or hike alone. That’s a good thing. Learn why and where our editor chooses to backpack alone — and how you can too.
La Sportiva builds on the hiking reputation of its Ultra Raptor mountain run shoes by adding the protection of a hiking boot.
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Do you know what’s cooler than a 4-ounce backpacking stove? A 4-ounce backpacking stove that will last forever.
Gillian Larson’s short film ‘The Thru Rider’ is finally here. Watch one woman and her horse ride victorious over the entire Pacific Crest Trail.
While shopping around for camping gear, the subject of tent footprints is bound to come up. Are they necessary? Should you buy one? In this article, we’ll answer all the questions you may have about tent footprints.
Like bikepacking? Like backpacking? Combine the two in an epic bike-to-pack-to-hike adventure. Watch ‘The Long Way Around’ film to see what we mean.
Backpacking meals are light, easy to pack, long-lasting, and easy to make with just boiling water. And they’re getting better all the time.
Get your furry friend ready to hit the trail with the best dog backpacks. From big gear haulers to sleek saddlebags, there’s something for every pup.
Adapt. Evolve. Come together. Arc’teryx launched its education course to get folks outside into the backcountry. And yet, it’s now happening online.
A camping pillow is both a luxury and an easy, lightweight addition to your pack. Here are the best camping pillows currently on the market.
A camping cot can keep you warm, elevated, and comfortable outdoors. Here are the best camping cots currently on the market.
We tested the Aether 55 and Ariel 55 during a 2-day backpacking trip, overloading them on purpose, for this first look review. Check it out!
What’s crazier than bikepacking? Beekeeping, of course. And then, well, combining the two.
Whether hiking, traveling, or backpacking, having the best compass available will keep you on track. This review and buyer’s guide will ensure you can always find true north.
Thru-hiking any trail is already a big task. Add in the roadblocks of a pandemic, and it becomes an even bigger adventure.
After hours of research and months of testing, we found the best snowshoes for every use and budget. And don’t miss our buyer’s guide with everything you need to get started.
What’s the best ultralight backpack? We interviewed thru-hikers and put several models to the test to find some of the top lightweight hiking backpacks.
Osprey celebrates the 25th anniversary of its signature backpack with tougher, high-volume models that hold from 60 L up to 100 L of gear. The Aether and Ariel Plus packs are made for multiday journeys — just in time for fall backpacking trips that require packing more gear.
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The cost to climb Mt. Everest is a huge barrier. ‘The Porter’ film tells the story of one of the only foreign-born people — an American — to become a porter for trekkers in Nepal.
Most of North America is bear country, predominantly territory for black bears. Your chances for a sighting a bear increase once you venture into the woods or backcountry.
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If Utah could be known for just one thing, it would be its landscape. What used to be a rarely visited desert has now become one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. This is partly due to a campaign known as The Mighty 5.
There’s lots we can accomplish online. But hiking? Fjallraven is testing out this concept by making its latest trekking trip fully virtual.
With today’s access to apps that have GPS tracking along mapped routes, a large population of outdoor recreationists finds themselves unfamiliar with how to read a good ol’ paper topographic map. Having a topo map on any adventure, including day hikes at a local park, can provide a huge advantage.
Backcountry camping is a great way to experience the less-traveled wilderness — maybe even forge your own path. When you’re out exploring new places, it pays to be prepared.
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This week, one lucky winner will receive a new LifeStraw Go Stainless Steel Bottle with Filter in the color of their choice!
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While there are many great things to love about Boise, Idaho, one of the best is its access to the great outdoors. We’ve gathered a list of six popular hikes in or near Boise to get you out exploring.
Experience the healing power of nature in the epic book-turned-film ‘The Dark Divide.’ Get all the details about the film premiere and read an exclusive review here.
Rumpl’s down blanket just got way lighter, smaller, and warmer. But you’ll have to pay for its premium, ultralight status.
BioLite released its first HeadLamp in 2018, breaking into the market with one of the sleekest designs we’ve ever seen. This week, the brand unveiled its most high-performance model to date: the HeadLamp 750.
If you’re heading into bear country, it’s absolutely vital to store your food and other items safely out of reach from hungry bears. This protects you, the bears, and the overall experience you’ll have outdoors.
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