Backpacking

Free Gear Fridays: Therm-a-Rest Sleeping Pad Giveaway

This week, three lucky winners will receive a Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Topo Luxe Sleeping Pad!

Written by Sponsored Post June 26, 2020

Therm-A-Rest Changes the Way You Camp

Sleeping pads bring the comfort of home into our tents. However, inflating and deflating the pads is often a tedious drawback.

Written by Sponsored Post June 22, 2020

Free Gear Fridays: Princeton Tec Adventure Headlamp Bundle Giveaway

This week, one lucky winner will receive a three-piece bundle of Princeton Tec headlamps, including the Axis Rechargeable, ReFuel, and Vizz.

Written by Sponsored Post June 19, 2020

Free Gear Fridays: RapidPure Backpacking Kit Giveaway

This week, three lucky winners will receive an adventure kit from RapidPure, including a universal water bottle adapter, a purifier straw, and a backpacking medical kit!

Written by Sponsored Post June 05, 2020

Kula Releases ‘In Solidarity’ Cloth Collab to Support Diversity Outdoors

Kula Cloth’s passion goes beyond Leave No Trace. With its latest collab, Kula is taking action to help create more diversity in the outdoors.

Written by Mary Murphy June 04, 2020

Backpacking Essentials for Your Overnight Hike

What do you need for a backpacking trip? This checklist of backpacking essentials will have you ready to hit the trail.

Written by Meg Carney May 28, 2020

National Parks Reopen: What You Can Visit Now

Parks across the country are finally reopening. Learn which national parks are open now and which will be open later.

Written by Mary Murphy May 19, 2020

SlingFin Portal Review: The One Tent to Do (Almost) Everything

The SlingFin Portal is a lightweight, two-person, three-season tent that withstands four-season weather.

Written by Seiji Ishii May 06, 2020

Near-Death Experience: Watch Flash Flood Trap Team in Slot Canyon

Those who explore slot canyons must constantly consider the risks of flash floods. And when this group chooses to press forward in the face of…

Written by Sean McCoy April 30, 2020

Survival Gear: 10 Items to Survive

The right gear in your backpack can literally save your life. But what survival gear should you bring?

Written by Stephen Regenold & Mallory Paige April 01, 2020

How to Buy Local (and Score a Deal) During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Keep mom-and-pop gear shops in business and get great deals when you buy from specialty retailers that have shuttered their shops but are still shipping.

Written by Berne Broudy March 27, 2020

How to Spend Your REI Dividend: Gear Up During the Co-op Sale

The REI Co-op Sale has started online. Let us help you find the best gear to spend your REI dividend on. Be sure to use…

Written by Sponsored Post March 20, 2020

Trans Adirondack: The Hardest Thru-Hike You’ve Never Heard Of

Less than 10 years old, this thru-hike has already confounded three Triple Crown hikers.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 17, 2020

Free Gear Fridays: Ledlenser Portable Backcountry Lights Giveaway

This week, five lucky winners will receive one of Ledlenser’s stellar backcountry lights!

Written by Sponsored Post March 13, 2020

Save 44% on Our Favorite Sleeping Pad for Backpacking

Save $88 on our favorite sleeping pad for backpacking during the latest REI end-of-season sale. Get the Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated Sleeping Pad…

Written by Sponsored Post March 05, 2020

Watch the First Steps Into One of the Oldest Forests on Earth

Watch as an actual hidden forest with some of the oldest trees on Earth is revealed. And you can visit.

Written by Mary Murphy March 04, 2020

Take Your Adventure Anywhere: Gregory’s Travel Packs Are Built on Tradition

Gregory, the backpack brand that brought us the well-known Baltoro hiking pack and the Alpinisto mountaineering pack has been extending into adventure travel products over…

Written by Sponsored Post March 02, 2020

Lightest REI Tents Yet: Flash Air 1 & 2 Out Now

To address the growing demand for ultralight backpacking and bikepacking tents, REI has created its lightest Co-op tents yet: the Flash Air 1 and 2.

Written by Sponsored Post February 28, 2020

5 Ways to Lighten Your Pack for Backpacking

With thru-hikes like the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail gaining popularity, hikers are constantly looking to shed weight from their packs. But you…

Written by Sponsored Post February 19, 2020

Save 40%: The North Face Gear Is on Sale Now

Check out our three favorite deals from The North Face sale at Backcountry. Save up to 40% on jackets, footwear, shorts, and more outdoor gear…

Written by Mallory Paige February 19, 2020

Your Brain Is Gear: 21 Questions With Andrew Skurka

Andrew Skurka is something of a god in the world of ultralight backpacking and long-distance solo treks. He visited GearJunkie to answer some of our…

Written by Sean McCoy November 11, 2019

Gift Guide: Shop Now, Relax Before the Holidays

We’ve found the best gifts for all the adventure-loving people in your life. Shop these early-bird gifts now and get back outside doing what you love.

Written by Mary Murphy November 06, 2019

Backpackers: This Is the Only Coffee Mug You Need

The GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacking Mug is cheap, effective, and light. I’ve been abusing one for several years, and it just keeps on working as…

Written by Sean McCoy October 18, 2019

Backcountry Fuel Box Review: Change Up Your Outdoor Menu

For nearly a year, I’ve been receiving the Backcountry Fuel Box. And the snacks, meals, and bars kept me powered through the summer hiking and…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri October 11, 2019

3 Major FKT Records Set Last Week

Thru-hikers and ultrarunners have been crushing all summer, but some athletes are just getting into their peak season. These are three major FKTs that fell…

Written by Mary Murphy October 07, 2019