Zimmerbuilt: My Custom Pack, Hand Sewn In The USA
Want a backpack made to perfectly fit your body with exactly the features you desire? Chris Zimmer will sew one just for you.
Ultra-Heavy Backpacking: Hunter’s Video Reveals Bottomless Pack
How much is too much to pack? How about this much?
2,000-Mile Test: Granite Gear Crown2 Backpack
We packed, hefted, and hiked with the Granite Gear Crown2 for a five-month test along the Pacific Crest Trail.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Light & Fast: 14 Ultralight Backpacking Tips
For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect.
‘Pacific Crest Trail’ Crew Update: 720 miles, 530lbs of Trash
With nearly a pound of trash per mile, the ‘Packing It Out’ crew finds that the Pacific Crest Trail definitely needed a good cleaning.
Thru-Hike Health: Backpacking Tips To Go The Distance
Walking thousands of miles with a loaded backpack informs new ways to stay healthy on the long trails in backpacking, some of which apply to everyday life.
Interview: Gene Epsy Recalls 1951 AT Thru-Hike
In 1951, Gene Espy became just the second person to hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. Oh, how times have changed.
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Two Months In The Desert: ‘Ace And The Desert Dog’
Sixty years old, Ace Kvale set out on a 60-day wilderness trek with his dog.
Huge PCT Cleanup Begins: Goal To Remove 1,000 Pounds Of Trash
A group of four young thru-hikers heads north today from the southern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail on a mission to clean 1,000 pounds of trash off the classic American trail.
Ultralight Hiking: Katabatic Gear Helios Backpack
Tough-as-nails Cuben Fiber and a streamlined design make the Helios from Katabatic Gear an efficient backpack for hauling gear that weighs just over two pounds.
Lowe Alpine: New-Generation Backpacks For 2016
Lowe Alpine’s 2016 pack line has breathable back panels, customizable fit, and plenty of accessories.
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5 Epic Treks From Backpacker’s ‘100 Best Hikes’
Get out on these five spectacular hikes from Backpacker’s Top 100.
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.
‘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 the trail name Bear Snack.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Meet Dana Gleason, Pack-Maker Extraordinaire
The mastermind of Mystery Ranch (and formerly Dana Designs) packs shares his story in this four minute video.
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.
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 projects on trails across the country.
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.
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 Columbia.
Photo Gallery: Beartooth Range, Montana
A climb and hike in the Beartooth Range near Red Lodge, Mont., is documented in this series of photos.
