The Best Day Packs for Crushing Your Summer Hikes
Our testers tried 21 everyday carries from the world’s best gear makers. These seven came out on top.
Our testers tried 21 everyday carries from the world’s best gear makers. These seven came out on top.
How do you bear-proof a home? Our bear columnist begrudgingly shares his advice.
Some of our readers love trail singalongs. Some hate them with an unmatched passion.
Don't hike with the masses. Instead, find your own peace on the trail this summer with these tips and trips.
In honor of National Trails Day, we've rounded up the best hikes in the country. Here are our favorite celebration-worthy trails.
Our trails columnist has hiked thousands of miles. These are the routes at the top of his bucket list. Thrill yourself with a trip to an amazing trail this year.
As it turns out, bear social dynamics are complex. And it's the lady bears who are really in charge.
It’s pretty dang comfy to hike in, too.
A helmet built for late-season ski tours, a waterproof case built for early-season paddles, and a pair of hiking pants that's comfortable almost anywhere: This is the gear our editors rocked this month.
A cheap, thin pad is the ultimate multi-use accessory.
Heather "Anish" Anderson obliterated the previous record, hiking 800-miles in 24 days with no aid or resupply.
Cocaine Bear's first trailer shows a bloodthirsty, intoxicated bruin rampaging through the forest. But how much of the based-on-a-true-story movie is real?
Reality check: Hitting the gym is the quickest way to hike farther, easier, faster, and pain-free. Get into a routine—or take yours to the next level—with these smart workouts for three different levels.
Full of rock scrambles, cactus clusters, and desert views for days, Joshua Tree National Park is the southwest at its finest.
Ending too many hikes with sore, wobbly legs? Trekking poles can help you make it that extra mile.
Which of these popular aprés accessories burns brighter?
The Narrows at Zion National Park offers an incredible adventure in America's most amazing slot canyons. Here's how to safely explore them.
Nature can be brutal. Learn how to to deal with wounds from all kinds of thorns, spines, splinters, shards, quills, needles, and anything else that might get under your skin when you’re on the trail.
Ready to hike to the highest point in Hawaii? Ascend Mauna Kea's volcanic slopes to a summit high above the clouds. This challenging day hike is among the most spectacular on the planet.
Get the most out of your backpacking equipment with this sage advice.
Benton MacKaye's original proposal for the Appalachian Trail came out 100 years ago. While the trail may have changed, the appeal hasn't.
This is the year to dream big. With the world's last destinations finally reopening to visitors, now's the time to plan a life-list hike that you'll never forget. Even better: Backpacker's done the work for you.