Backpacking

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

Why We Secretly Hate Headlamps: BioLite Solves the Unspoken

Headlamps can be a headache. BioLite releases its first headlamp and aims to make it both functional and comfy.

Written by Sponsored Post April 23, 2019

Good Medicine: What to Pack in Your Backcountry First-Aid Kit

No one wants to have to use first aid. But everyone wants the goods when bad stuff goes down in the backcountry.

Written by Sponsored Post March 19, 2019

Meet the ‘Omelette Guy’: Trail Angel Cooks Food for AT Hikers

Out of pure generosity, the Omelette Guy sets up shop on the Appalachian Trail to feed hungry hikers. He doesn’t charge anything, and the serving…

Written by Nate Mitka March 08, 2019

Free Gear Fridays: HOKA ONE ONE SKY Boots Giveaway

This week, three lucky men and three lucky women will receive their choice of a pair of SKY hiking boots from HOKA ONE ONE!

Written by Sponsored Post March 01, 2019

REI Quarter Dome SL Tent Review: Same Name, Different Beast

REI’s flagship backpacking tent gets a flashy update for 2019. But how does it stack up in the field?

Written by Andy Cochrane February 26, 2019

Nasty Beautiful: Captivating Images Expose Hikers at Their Most Vulnerable

These Vogue-like staged photographs started as a drunk stunt but grew into something else along the 2,653-mile Pacific Crest Trail.

Written by Julie Kailus February 21, 2019

This Lowe Alpine Backpack From the ’90s Is a GearJunkie Favorite

My Lowe Alpine backpack was a gift from a college boyfriend, an avid outdoorsman and the first person to really introduce me to playing in…

Written by Julie Kailus January 17, 2019

Hiking in Olympic National Park: From Sea to Summit to Rainforest

In seven full days we backpacked in three different ecosystems found in Olympic National Park. With two days in the mountains, two by the Pacific…

Written by Kyle Nossaman October 15, 2018

No Stove Needed: Omeals Self-Heating Backpacking Meal Review

Omeals are a unique and fresh take on backcountry cuisine. The self-heating meals are no more expensive than freeze-dried backpacking meals and are easily prepared…

Written by Kyle Nossaman September 26, 2018

Dyneema ‘REpack’ Feed Bag Lightens Load for Dehydrated Meals

Painfully simple yet surprisingly high-tech, the REpack aims to change how you eat at the campsite.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 25, 2018

Tested: Sierra Designs Backcountry Quilt With ‘Hideaway Hood’

Quilts are lighter, cheaper, and nearly fail-safe. The zipperless down throws have become synonymous with fast-and-light endeavors. And now, Sierra Designs offers a hooded quilt.

Written by Steve Graepel September 17, 2018

MSR WindBurner Duo Review: Twice the Volume, Same Boil Speed

After countless backcountry hunting expeditions, the MSR Windburner Duo has proved itself invaluable. It boils a lot of water quickly, which means less waiting for…

Written by Nick Trehearne September 17, 2018

Teton Crest Trail Backpacking Gear List: Everything We Brought Hiking

Our editor took detailed notes on each item he and his wife carried on a four-day backpacking trip in the Teton Range. Here’s their comprehensive…

Written by Kyle Nossaman September 14, 2018

KEEN Targhee Hiking Boots: Finally, Family Hiking Without Whining

KEEN is clearly invested in the whole family. The brand continues to build backpacking boots that are comfortable yet durable and complaint-free — a bonus…

Written by Julie Kailus September 12, 2018

SPOT Devices Go the Length of the Appalachian Trail and Beyond

The SPOT is becoming a way of life on the Appalachian Trail. The satellite messenger devices are used by people who protect these wild places…

Written by Sponsored Post September 07, 2018

PurTrek Puts a Water Filter Inside a Trekking Pole

PurTrek combines two essential outdoors products — a water filter and a trekking pole — into a single device. Could it be any good?

Written by Sean McCoy August 29, 2018

Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Review: Ultralight 2-Person Tent

Big Agnes managed to expertly shave weight without sacrificing comfort in its Tiger Wall UL2 tent, reviewed here. After a number of backpacking trips, this…

Written by Kyle Nossaman August 28, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Ultralight Backpack Giveaway From Gregory

This week, two lucky winners will receive a backpacking pack from Gregory! Enter for a chance to score this offering from Gregory’s new ultralight collection.

Written by Sponsored Post August 10, 2018

HoverGlide ‘Floating’ Backpack Looks as Bizarre as It Sounds

Walk, hike, run — however you move, this pack appears to hover in place behind you.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 02, 2018

A Family of 8 Is About to Complete the Appalachian Trail

At camp, 11-year-old Memory makes breakfast. And Dove, 16, makes dinner for the entire family. On the trail, Filia, 7, carries all of the family’s…

Written by Caitlin Quinn July 30, 2018

Boil Water in 100 Seconds: Jetboil Flash Review

The Jetboil Flash, the brand’s update to the ever-popular backpacking stove boils water quick. Here, we review the updated Flash, with design improvements in 2018.

Written by Mike Misselwitz July 25, 2018

Water Wherever: MSR Trail Base Water Filter Kit Review

MSR may have just designed its most versatile water filter to date. The Trail Base Water Filter Kit is a gravity system for base camp,…

Written by Amanda Ellis July 24, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Hyperlite Mountain Gear + Alpacka Raft Package

Calling all ultralight backpackers and packrafters: This is your chance to win some epic gear from Hyperlite Mountain Gear and Alpacka Rafts.

Written by Sponsored Post July 13, 2018

The 10 Best Hikes You’ve Never Heard Of

These backpacking trips in the United States deserve John Muir Trail-level hype and Narrows-style recognition — but no one knows yet. Ditch the crowds on…

Written by Maren Horjus July 05, 2018

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