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Merrell Choprock: Built for the Trail, Ready for the Water
As summer temps rise, there’s nothing better than spending a day near the water. Luckily, the Merrell Choprock is a trail-ready shoe built for aquatic adventures.
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Save 40%: The North Face Gear on Sale Now
Check out our 10 favorite deals from The North Face sale at Backcountry. Save up to 40 percent on jackets, footwear, shorts, and more outdoor gear for every season.
The Best Knives for Hiking & Backpacking: 7 Trail-Ready Cutters
Hikers want a light, reliable, versatile pocket knife on the trail. These seven knives will keep hikers happy mile after mile.
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Danner Designed Its Lightest Hiker Ever: Here’s Why
The Pacific Crest Trail is 2,650 miles of varied, rugged hiking. And Danner wants to help everyone, from weekend warriors to thru-hikers, get more enjoyment out of every step. The Trail 2650 is the perfect summer hiker inspired by the PCT.
Hiking Trails Unite the World: ‘One Trail’ Video
This photo montage from Merrell displays powerful imagery from hiking trails around the world — and the people who populate them.
Osprey Exos 58 Review: Popular Lightweight Backpack Gets Better
The Osprey Exos 58 is a capable, multiday, framed backpack nearly as light as many frameless models. We put it to the test for this review.
Give Back: National Trails Day Is Here (With Gear Prizes)
On the heels of a winter that saw a government shutdown result in unprecedented waste pile-up in America’s parks, a coalition of brands will team up with the American Hiking Society to clean up more trash than ever. And they need your help.
Colorado’s Top 10 Must-Hike 14ers
These are the best 14,000-foot peaks in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
3 Luxury Backpacking Items: What’s on Your List?
This video highlights useful comfort items to take on thru-hikes. Even if it may seem bizarre or add weight, I’m sure we all have items that aren’t totally necessary to take on hikes!
Hikers Beware: Search Is on for ‘Aggressive’ Bear That Bit Woman
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials raised an alert for Aspen residents this week after a bear charged and bit a hiker.
Mountain Lion Killed After Attack on 4-Year-Old Boy
California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said they ‘dispatched’ the mountain lion, suspected of attacking a group of hikers, after it showed no fear of humans.
Deuter Speed Lite Daypack Review: Forget About the Weight
Well-positioned padding, honeycomb foam, and a pliable Delrin frame make it feel like there’s next to nothing in the Deuter Speed Lite daypack. We tested the low-profile, lightweight pack over 6 months for this review.
Canine Adventure Gear: 5 Essentials for Hiking With a Dog
Hiking with a dog is the best. Get these gear essentials from Ruffwear, Buckley, and Ridgeline to prepare your pet to hit the trail.
14 14,000-Foot Mountains, 100+ Miles: Watch Joe Grant’s FKT on ‘Nolan’s Fourteen’
In 2018, Joe Grant set the unsupported record for Nolan’s 14, one of the hardest endurance challenges in the U.S. His task was to complete 14 14ers as fast as possible.
The 5 Essentials of Backpacking: On Sale Now
To go backpacking, you need a backpack, a tent, a stove, and a sleeping bag and pad. Here are five awesome options to hit the trails.
Best Memorial Day Sales: Outdoor and Camping Gear
Memorial Day means massive sales from top brands. Here, we feature the best Memorial Day sales we’ve found and handpicked our favorite outdoor gear deal from each sale.
Hyperlite Sale: Ultralight, Ultradurable Gear Discounted
Hyperlite Mountain Gear is one of the most respected ultralight gear-makers out there. Made with the wonder material Dyneema, Hyperlite almost never goes on sale.
Hiking Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week
Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each Monday. This week, we feature discounted hiking gear.
Our Favorite Hiking Shoe of 2019 Is on Sale: Salomon X Ultra Aero
The Salomon X Ultra Aero beat out dozens of shoes to claim the spot as Best Hiking Shoe of 2019. And now it’s on sale.
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KEEN’s Giant Sale: Handpicked Deals on Sandals, Shoes, Boots
Leather hiking boots, trail shoes, and comfortable sandals: KEEN’s big sale highlights a ton of awesome gear.
Best Backpacking Stoves of 2019: Let’s Get Cooking
For our review of the best backpacking stoves of 2019, we tested the MSR DragonFly, Jetboil MiniMo, Camp Chef Stryker, Solo Stove Lite, and more.
Flash Flood in May: Utah Video Gives Important Reminder
First, it was the rushing wind. Then, the unexpected happened. Jamal Green’s video of Halls Creek Narrows serves as an important reminder for slot canyon hikers and climbers.
The Best Hiking Shoes of 2019
We review the best hiking shoes for men and women, including top picks from Salomon, Lems, Merrell, Scarpa, and more.
Monday Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week
Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each Monday. Check out these bargains from Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, and The North Face to save on gear for your next adventure.
Man Arrested in Fatal Appalachian Trail Machete Attack
One man died and a woman was seriously injured after a man attacked them with a machete while they hiked the Appalachian Trail.
BioLite ‘No-Bounce’ Ultralight HeadLamp Review
BioLite says its first headlamp gives users a unique experience thanks to its superlight, comfortable design. We put it to the test and found it a capable camp companion.
Emerging Gear: ‘Prehistoric’ Jacket, Jerky Granola, Solar-Powered Cooler
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Click through to explore the slideshow.
The Klettersack Is Back! Wilderness Experience Relaunches 1974 Crag Pack
The very definition of an ‘oldie but a goodie,’ the Wilderness Experience Klettersack was one of the very first pieces of core outdoor gear in America. And now, the brand makes a bold comeback relaunching the pack on Kickstarter with ‘the original pattern, materials, and quality.’
Browse, Book Campsites on the Go: Hipcamp Unveils First Mobile App
Hipcamp, the veritable Airbnb platform for campers, launches in app form to connect users and campsites from almost anywhere.
Rocky Mountain National Park in Early May: Snow and Seclusion
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most-visited national parks. Our editor went just before the busy season for fewer crowds amid the lingering winter conditions.
Darn Good Darn Tough Sale: Save on Incredible Hiking Socks
Darn Tough socks are well-made and come with a lifetime warranty. We swear by these socks for everything from hiking to backpacking to trail running. From low-top to calf-height socks, this sale covers it all.