Backpacking

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

Hit the Trails Like ‘The Real Hiking Viking’

Gloriously bearded year-round hiker Thomas Gathman (aka The Real Hiking Viking) shares some of his most-trusted gear for conquering long distances.

Written by Paige Triola September 12, 2019

How to Enjoy a Bear Encounter

By taking the time to learn how to employ a variety of safety strategies around our ursine friends, you can safely enjoy a bear encounter.…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 19, 2019

Free Gear Fridays: Kogalla RA Adventure Light Giveaway

This week, one lucky winner will receive an RA lighting package from Kogalla!

Written by Sponsored Post August 16, 2019

Best Backpacking Gear: Yosemite Guide Reveals What’s in His Pack

A Yosemite backpacking guide shares his picks for the best backpacking gear to fill your pack in 2019.

Written by Mike Misselwitz July 29, 2019

NEMO Dragonfly 2-Person Tent Review: Ultralight, Ultralivable

The NEMO Dragonfly 2P backpacking tent checks all the boxes for two people headed out on the hiking trail.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 02, 2019

Osprey Exos 58 Review: Popular Lightweight Backpack Gets Better

The Osprey Exos 58 is a capable, multiday, framed backpack nearly as light as many frameless models. We put it to the test for this…

Written by Seiji Ishii June 13, 2019

NEMO Switchback Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review: New Take on Classic Design

NEMO challenges the gold standard in ultralight sleeping pads with the Switchback Ultralight Sleeping Pad. Is the Switchback better than the Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol?

Written by Chelsey Magness June 03, 2019

3 Luxury Backpacking Items: What’s on Your List?

This video highlights useful comfort items to take on thru-hikes. Even if it may seem bizarre or add weight, I’m sure we all have items…

Written by Nate Mitka May 30, 2019

The 5 Essentials of Backpacking: On Sale Now

To go backpacking, you need a backpack, a tent, a stove, and a sleeping bag and pad. Here are five awesome options to hit the…

Written by Nate Mitka May 21, 2019

Best Memorial Day Sales: Outdoor and Camping Gear

Memorial Day means massive sales from top brands. Here, we feature the best Memorial Day sales we’ve found and handpicked our favorite outdoor gear deal…

Written by Jake Ferguson May 21, 2019

8 Lessons Learned From a 4,000-Mile Human-Powered Trek to the Arctic

Covering 4,000 miles through the wilds of Alaska revealed a few truths for Caroline Van Hemert. She shares these lessons that others can apply to wilderness…

Written by Caroline Van Hemert April 29, 2019