Backpacking

Lowe Alpine: New-Generation Backpacks For 2016

Lowe Alpine’s 2016 pack line has breathable back panels, customizable fit, and plenty of accessories.

Written by Sponsored Post April 04, 2016

5 Epic Treks From Backpacker’s ‘100 Best Hikes’

Get out on these five spectacular hikes from Backpacker’s Top 100.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 04, 2016

High Routes: Backpacking’s Exciting Next Level

‘High routes’ are concentrated adventure. Go high, and stay as high as possible without any technical climbing. Renowned backpacker Andrew Skurka explains how.

Written by Andrew Skurka March 15, 2016

‘Hike’ The 2,650-Mile Pacific Crest Trail In 5 Minute Video

Get a tiny taste of what it’s like to hike the length of the 2,663-mile Pacific Crest Trail from the perspective of a man with…

Written by Staff Post March 03, 2016

Test: LifeStraw Water Filter For Travel, Outdoors

From the ruins of Peru to the wilds of the backcountry, we test the LifeStraw water filter and the new LifeStraw Go water bottle.

Written by Jake Ferguson February 25, 2016

Winter Trip: Backpacking Grand Canyon, Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim

Winter offers an epic natural stage to complete a Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim backpacking trip. Here’s how…

Written by Eric Hanson February 24, 2016

2,660 Miles: Backpacking Full ‘Pacific Crest Trail’

Follow life-long friends, Colin and Casey, as they hike the 2,660-mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 29, 2016

American-Made: Repurposed Textile Mill A Factory For ‘Hyperlite’ Gear

Domestic manufacturing is exemplified in Maine, where a revived industrial space serves as the HQ for Hyperlite Mountain Gear.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 20, 2016

Meet Dana Gleason, Pack-Maker Extraordinaire

The mastermind of Mystery Ranch (and formerly Dana Designs) packs shares his story in this four minute video.

Written by Staff Post January 13, 2016

Barrel-Hauling Backpack: Granite Gear Vapor Flatbed

This system replaces traditional backpack design with 60-liter barrels perfect for use in canoe camping and travel.

Written by Amy Freeman December 01, 2015

Superior Hiking Trail: REI Fund Will Complete Route

The outdoors retailer and co-op REI is literally building the trails you hike on with its Every Trail Connects program, funding shovel-ready construction and maintenance…

Written by Alex Kurt October 23, 2015

Why Is Obama Getting Dirty With Bear Grylls?

President Obama’s recent trip to Alaska to stump for his climate change initiative brings with it the odd partnership with Bear Grylls.

Written by Patrick Murphy September 01, 2015

MSR Guardian Purifier – Last One You’ll Ever Need

The MSR Guardian is one of the finest water filters made with a price to match. This review puts it to the test in British…

Written by Billy Brown August 28, 2015

Photo Gallery: Beartooth Range, Montana

A climb and hike in the Beartooth Range near Red Lodge, Mont., is documented in this series of photos.

Written by Paul Vincent August 25, 2015

Backpack With Wheel: ‘Dixon Rollerpack’ Hauls Heavy Loads

With a single wheel and a backpack harness, the Dixon Rollerpack is built to lighten your load.

Written by Sean McCoy August 25, 2015

External Backpack Frame ‘Add-On’ Gives Support to Any Load

Add a breathable, supportive external frame to almost any backpack with this to-be-released product.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 24, 2015

Haul Huge Loads: Mystery Ranch ‘Glacier’ Pack 2016

The burly construction of the Mystery Ranch ‘Glacier’ is made for heavy work and is tested hard in Montana for this review.

Written by Paul Vincent August 20, 2015

Bushwhacking Encouraged: Denali Strives To Eliminate Ad Hoc Trails

The park is discouraging the sharing of GPS waypoints in an effort to limit human impacts on the terrain.

Written by Ryan Wichelns August 14, 2015

Relaunch of an Icon: Dana Designs to Mystery Ranch

If you’re under 30 years old, you probably don’t remember Dana Designs. If you’re over that age, how could you forget?

Written by Paul Vincent July 24, 2015

First Look: Tough, Easy-Access, Affordable Backpack

Mountainsmith makes accessibility, durability and price top priorities with 2016 Mayhem packs.

Written by Sean McCoy July 21, 2015

Suspended Sitting: ‘Chammock’ Is New Backcountry Chair

A light, portable camping chair lets you hang in the breeze far from the car.

Written by Eric Lemke July 15, 2015

Scott Jurek Breaks Appalachian Trail Record

Scott Jurek has broken the fastest-known-time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail (AT) by approximately three hours.

Written by Alex Kurt July 12, 2015

Backpack With Wheel: MULE Hauls Heavy Loads Over Any Terrain

If you have to haul 100+ pounds over rough terrain, the outside-the-box design of the MULE ‘backpack’ just might work.

Written by Eric Lemke July 10, 2015

Tested: X-Series Cookware

We test the folding X-Series cookware that rations your high-price pack real-estate.

Written by Steve Graepel May 28, 2015

Bill Bryson’s ‘Walk In The Woods’ To Hit Big Screen

The beloved (by some) book from Bill Bryson, A Walk In The Woods, has been adapted into a movie starring Robert Redford and Nick Nolte.

Written by Eric Lemke May 27, 2015

Two Climbers, One Sleeping Bag. ‘Backcountry Bed’ Put To Extreme Test On Rainier

An extreme test, our two correspondents shared a single oversize Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed on a 5-day Mount Rainier trip.

Written by Steve Graepel May 18, 2015

Osprey ‘Anti-Gravity’: Opsrey Atmos AG Backpack Review

“After testing the Osprey Atmos AG 50 backpack I have to say it’s the most comfortable pack I’ve ever worn.”

Written by Jake Ferguson April 30, 2015

‘Rude’ Hikers Cause Shut-Down On Superior Hiking Trail

A landowner in northern Minnesota has withdrawn public access to his land, causing a portion of the Superior Hiking Trail to be re-routed onto existing…

Written by Sean McCoy April 29, 2015