Toughest Climbing Pack: Dyneema 2400 Porter Reviewed
Made from fabric that is ‘stronger than steel,’ the Hyperlite Dyneema 2400 Porter is light, streamlined, and just about perfect – except for the price.
Survival Stunt: Week-Long Mountain Trek With ‘Prival’ Tool
The founder of a survival-gear brand spent 7 days in the mountains with little more than a multi-tool and the clothes on his back.
The Best Independent Gear Shops In The USA
Try one of these local, independent outfitters for an alternative to the big guys.
Unable To Hike, Woman Carried 79 Miles On AT
Carden Wyckoff just traversed a 79-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail with her siblings even though she cannot hike.
Teaser: Planet Earth 2 Could Be The Best Nature Documentary Yet
It took 10 years for BBC to make the followup to the landmark Planet Earth series. Now, David Attenborough’s sequel looks better than ever.
Apps Vs Maps: Why Paper Beats Tech On The PCT
Our ‘Packing It Out team just finished hiking border-to-border from Southern California to Canada using paper maps. This is why they choose low-tech.
‘On Thin Ice’ Chronicles ‘Last Trek’ To The North Pole
Eric Larsen’s 2014 hike to the North Pole might well be the last such trip ever taken. In a new book about the adventure, Larsen describes the most terrifying moment: A close encounter with polar bears.
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‘In The Hollow’: Chilling Tale Of Murder On The AT
The Mountain Man killer stalked two women along the Appalachian Trail in 1988. This is the harrowing story of one’s murder on the A.T. and the one who made it out alive.
Unexpected Gear Of Mountain Pro Andrew Skurka
From Frito-laced chili homemade kits, this is some of the unexpected gear that lightens renowned explorer Andrew Skurka’s pack and keeps him safe and comfortable while knocking out huge miles.
At 1,300 Miles, Remote ‘GPT’ Is Longest Trail In South America
A little-known trail follows a spectacular route through the heart of Patagonia and beyond. As of now, there is no guidebook – yet.
Headlamps: Why Rechargeable Rules
The common headlamp is going rechargeable, and throw-away batteries are becoming a thing of the past. Are you ready to make the switch?
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Origin Of Leatherman: The Road From Start-Up To Mega-Brand
After jotting down his initial idea for a pliers-based multi-tool on a piece of paper, Tim Leatherman got to work transforming his start-up company into the mega-brand, Leatherman Tool Group.
Oct 14th Proclaimed ‘National Day Of Adventure’
Victorinox and Men’s Journal want you to turn your sick day into a SICK! day, so get ready to play hooky on Oct. 14.
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2,650 Miles Of Packing It Out: Trail’s End
On 9/29/16, the Packing It Out duo completed all 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. In total, they removed over 720 pounds of trash from the trail. Here is their final report.
Strange Gear Patent Could Have Major Consequences
One of the outdoor industry’s trendiest and most copied innovations just received a design patent, and the brand that owns it is taking action against competitors.
Patagonia’s Revised Mission: Do Good
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard revises his company ethos and takes a hard look at humans’ impact on the planet in an updated edition of his seminal work, Let My People Go Surfing.
Dog Safety: 7 Items For The Field This Fall
A few products and a kit you can make at home will make outings with your pup safer and more enjoyable.
Behind The Scenes: 36 Hours On Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula
Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula is a sportsman’s paradise. But when making an adventure film, are the long summer days long enough?
First Look: Thule’s 2016 Technical Backpack Line
People know Thule for its vehicle racks. But the Swedish brand has a burgeoning backpack line.
Did An Unknown Hiker Just Break Every A.T. Record?
Her story seems inconceivable, but an unknown hiker claims to have bested Karl Meltzer’s day-old record on the AT, and she claims to have done it self-supported.
Ultra-Runner Karl Meltzer Breaks Appalachian Trail Record
It took 45 days, 22 hours, and 38 minutes, but today (Sunday, September 18, 2016) ultra-runner Karl Meltzer broke the record for the fastest supported thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.
‘Kings Of The Kenai’ Epic Alaska Fishing Day
Alaska native Corey Hetrick guides the waters of the Kenai Peninsula, where volcanoes smoke, king salmon swim, and glaciers tumble to the sea.
8 Badass Brands And The Women Who Run Them
Beyond ‘pink it and shrink it,’ these eight organizations, run by women, are fueling adventures in the outdoors.
Watch: Running 600 Miles Across The Rocky Mountains
Crossing just three paved roads, but 13 mountain ranges, the ‘Crown Traverse’ is a North American backcountry route unlike any other.
Against The Clock: ‘White Mountain Direttissima’
Covering more than 240 miles, a man knocked out 48 peaks in New Hampshire in less than 6 days, unsupported.
24,000 Kilometers: ‘Trans Canada Trail’ Longest In World
Canada is about to finish the world’s longest trail network. Lace up your boots, pump up your tires, ready your paddles, and prepare for 24,000km of adventure.
Batteries Required: PCT Hikers’ Favorite Apps, Gadgets Off-Grid
Manage business and communicate electronically from the trail. The Packing It Out crew explains how they’ve written nearly a dozen stories, filed photographs, and stayed productive from the PCT.
Highpointing: Climb To The Top Of 50 States
Highpointing, as this state-by-state, summit-seeking pursuit is called, has garnered a following of more than 10,000 people.
First Look: Expanding ‘Flex Capacitor’ Backpack From Sierra Designs
Designed with renowned adventurer Andrew Skurka, the Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor expands outward for a pack that ranges from 40 to 60 liters.
‘Every Freshwater Fish In America’ Charted In Poster
Fit for an angler’s gear cave, the Freshwater Fish of America poster details more than 900 fishy friends.
Garden Of Death: England’s Macabre Botanical Hideaway
‘Every plant here will kill you.’ Take a peek at England’s charming ‘Poison Garden.’
