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‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
First Look: Tough, Easy-Access, Affordable Backpack
Mountainsmith makes accessibility, durability and price top priorities with 2016 Mayhem packs.
Suspended Sitting: ‘Chammock’ Is New Backcountry Chair
A light, portable camping chair lets you hang in the breeze far from the car.
Scott Jurek Breaks Appalachian Trail Record
Scott Jurek has broken the fastest-known-time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail (AT) by approximately three hours.
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.
Tested: X-Series Cookware
We test the folding X-Series cookware that rations your high-price pack real-estate.
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.
