Backpacking

Garmin inReach Head-to-Head Test: Move Over Mini 2, the Messenger Is in Town

The Messenger is Garmin’s latest inReach device. With better battery life and antenna, it has a slick new app, all for $100 less than the…

Written by Nick Belcaster June 20, 2023

Hemp Is Here: LEKI Launches World’s First Poles Made From Raw ‘Organic Material’

The world’s first trekking poles made from organic hemp fiber have hit the scene, courtesy of LEKI poles.

Written by Will Brendza June 20, 2023

LifeStraw Peak Series Solo Water Filter Review: Popular Goes Pocket-Size

The LifeStraw Peak Series Solo water filter is small, light, and effective.

Written by Sean McCoy June 15, 2023

One Tent, 6 Configurations: Sea to Summit Ikos TR3 Review

Not a backpacking tent and not a car camping tent: the Sea to Summit Ikos TR3 is a “comfort-backpacking tent,” and now I can’t stop…

Written by Nick LeFort June 12, 2023

Free Gear Friday: Win a Backpacking Pack and Tent From Mountain Equipment Company

This week, two lucky winners will receive a Spark 2.0 lightweight tent and a Zephyr 65L pack from Mountain Equipment Company.

Deuter Aircontact Core Backpack Review: My Original Survived 10 Years — Will the Updated Pack Last as Long?

I’ve been using the Deuter Aircontact Lite for 10 years. After the brand updated the pack and changed its name, I wanted to see how…

Written by Aubrey Byron May 31, 2023

Miracle Blister Prevention: Why Leukotape Is the Surprise Solution

Leukotape is breathable, tearable, works when wet, and it is particularly well suited for preventing friction blisters.

Written by Bergen Tjossem May 31, 2023

Hang or Hold, This Gravity Filter Makes Handling Easy: HydraPak Seeker 6L Gravity Filter Review

I wasn’t a fan of gravity filters until I used the HydraPak Seeker 6L. For campsites, huts, and backpacking, it provides clean water without much…

Written by Will Brendza May 24, 2023

Waterproof Running Pants I Tried to Hate: Arc’teryx Norvan Shell Pants Review

The breathable GORE-TEX Norvan Shell Pants from Arc’teryx are purpose-built for trail running in nasty conditions — and they won’t turn you into a swamp monster.

Written by Bergen Tjossem May 22, 2023

Backpacking in the Zion Desert: How to Hike Through Uninhabitable Landscapes

The desert is one of the harshest regions for backpacking. Here are some tips from my last adventure backpacking along Zion National Park’s West Rim…

Written by David Young May 19, 2023

Save Up to 30% on Camping Gear at Huge REI Sale

Save on camping essentials during REI’s biggest sale of the year. You can save up to 30% through Memorial Day, May 29.

The Best Places to Pitch Your Tent in the Lone Star State

Texas has lots of beautiful country state parks and preserves to camp in, most of it privately owned. Here are some of the best publicly…

Written by Pam LeBlanc May 17, 2023

Do These ‘Rogue’ Sandals Rival Chacos? Forsake Sandals Review

When heavy hiking boots aren’t required, hiking sandals can be an excellent choice of footwear. Here’s why the Forsake Rogue Sandals are now my top…

Written by Mary Murphy May 17, 2023

Tips From a Ranger: Where to Hike, How to Camp in Dinosaur National Monument

We asked Park Guide Molly Swindle for the inside scoop on how to hike, camp, and enjoy the Dinosaur National Monument to its fullest.

Written by Will Brendza May 15, 2023

Colorado Is Overcrowded — Try the Other Best States for Camping

The race to the mountains, the fight for campsites, and the crowds make camping in Colorado a pain. If you camp elsewhere, you can leave…

Written by Will Brendza May 12, 2023

Climb Rock & Ice, Hike in Comfort: La Sportiva Aequilibrium Top GTX Review

The top of the new Aequilibrium Top GTX boot line gets the BOA treatment and an integrated gaiter for snowy hiking, scrambling, and glacier climbs.…

Written by Bergen Tjossem May 10, 2023

A Quilt That’s an Even Better Sleeping Bag: Sierra Designs Elemental Quilt Review

It’s a bag! It’s a quilt! It’s both. Along with top outdoor brands, Sierra Designs offers a roomier, more versatile twist on the sleeping bag.

Written by Mary Murphy May 09, 2023

‘Translucent’ Mountain Pack for All-Season Action: The North Face Phantom 38 Review

The updated North Face Phantom 38 Backpack attaches every tool you’ll need for mountaineering, ski touring, and backpacking if you don’t mind it getting dirty.

Written by Bergen Tjossem May 08, 2023

Review: Why Ontario’s ‘Any Adventure’ SPL Pack Knife Falls Just Short of Amazing

So much promise, and it came so close — but the Ontario SPL Pack Knife had two key issues that kept me from truly loving it.

Written by Josh Wussow May 05, 2023

Leave the Herd Behind: How to Hike Yellowstone National Park Without Crowds

Yellowstone is the most iconic National Park in the United States — it’s also one of the busiest. So, we asked a Yellowstone ranger how…

Written by Ariel Frager April 26, 2023

This Water Filter Brand Donates 90% of Profits — And Has for 15 Years Running

Walter filter brand Sawyer is working hard to provide access to clean drinking water for developing countries around the world.

Written by Shauna Farnell April 25, 2023

Built to Run in Norwegian Cold: Norrøna Senja Running Collection Review

Norrøna’s Senja line is its first running-specific series. It’s purpose-built for running in rugged terrain and weather like its Norwegian namesake would demand.

Written by Bergen Tjossem April 25, 2023

Why Ultralight People Need to Chill Already

Not everybody wants to be an ultralight backpacker. That’s OK. Now I just have to convince ultralight backpackers that it’s OK.

Written by Andrew Marshall April 24, 2023

Stay Dry in Any Alpine Storm: Mountain Hardwear Dawnlight Outerwear Review

Over 2.5 days on the Grand Teton, the Dawnlight jacket and pants combo from Mountain Hardwear effectively shielded me from every kind of precipitation in…

Written by Austin Beck-Doss April 19, 2023

Cut Trail Weight, Not Comfort: EXPED Ultra Sleeping Mat Review

EXPED Ultra’s sleeping mats are made for hikers and backpackers who consider pack size and weight their top priority when hitting the trail.

Written by David Young April 14, 2023

An Ammo Can That Grills for 2: Ignik FireCan Deluxe Review

Ignik now makes a FireCan Deluxe that doubles as a grill on top of being a fire pit — and it cooks faster than you…

Written by Nick LeFort April 10, 2023

Pocket-Size 3-in-1 Camping Gear Aims to Inflate, Deflate, and Illuminate

Consider the FLEXTAIL TINY PUMP 2X a multitool designed for inflation and deflation, with a side gig as a lantern.

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: The Gear I Used and Why

It was easy for me to decide to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. But a gigantic hurdle before me was the gear I needed.

Written by Sean Jansen April 06, 2023

Thru-Hiker’s 2,600-Mile PCT Journey Condensed Into 18 Minutes

What’s special about this journey on the Pacific Crest Trail? Moving self-reflections and a profound sense of vulnerability.

Written by Andrew McLemore April 04, 2023

‘Ultimate Infinity Loop’ Gear List: Setting an FKT on North America’s Highest Volcano

Jason Hardrath just completed a 43-mile Infinity Loop FKT of the tallest volcano in North America in less than 24 hours. Here’s the gear that…

Written by Will Brendza March 30, 2023

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