Hike by alpine lakes, wildflower-lined streams, and twisted ancient foxtail pine forest straight out of Ansel Adams—under the shadow of 14,000-foot tall Mt. Langley. Although this loop takes you up ...

The ~300-mile Benton MacKaye Trail (BMT) is a roughly paralleling route of the southernmost Appalachian Trail farther to the west, and bears the name of one of the founders and visionaries of that ...

REI Co-op’s Magma 30 is a great all-around bag for three-season backpackers and campers, available in nine sizes. The range of nine sizes means there is something for backpackers of varying heights ...

The Nitecore NU25 has been a longtime favorite headlamp of thru-hikers, alpine climbers, and ultralight backpackers alike due to its sub 2-oz weight and reliability. Similar models from the brand have ...

The Yakima EXO GearLocker is a hitch-mounted lockable cargo box that mounts to the swing-out Yakima EXO SwingBase. This cargo box is a worthwhile alternative to roof-mounted cargo boxes, which can be ...

The Eagle Creek Packable Backpack is a packable travel daypack that works as a functional backup bag without taking up too much room. It packs into its own pocket and can be carried in a larger ...

You asked for it. The best way to party on the mountain. The best way to let nature know who is the boss. The best way to show you're the most badass hiker/ climber/ skier / paddler out there. Your ...

We've used the Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra backpacking backpack for thousands of miles on thru-hikes across the world and in different climates and seasons. From desert to alpine, coast to forest, the Arc ...

Running socks are one of those purchases most runners make without thinking too hard about it until they get a blister at mile eight and start reconsidering everything. The right sock manages moisture ...

Knowing how to assess risks and make decisions are skills we use often in the backcountry, even though we may not think about it. They are skills that can help us stay dry, avoid hurting ourselves, ...

With all the brands of hiking socks on the market, you'd think it would be hard to decide on the best. But it was actually the opposite — the consensus is pretty clear. Among professional reviewers, ...

Finding the right tumbler can feel overwhelming, especially with hundreds of options on the market and no obvious way to tell what actually works until you've already bought it. In my personal search, ...