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Is Your Backpack Heavier in Fall? It Doesn’t Have to Be. Here’s How to Lighten Up.
Published: October 13, 2026 17:44
Pack weight varies somewhat predictably by season. Summer gear is the lightest, winter is the heaviest, and shoulder season lands somewhere in …
Is Your Sodium Intake Impacting Your Hiking Performance? A Dietician Explains Why It Matters.
Published: October 13, 2026 00:00
Take a look at the nutrition label on a freeze-dried backpacking meal, and you might be surprised by how much sodium it contains. Some meals pack …
I Hiked Through a Preserve Built for Predators to Reach This Brutal Jungle Summit
Published: October 12, 2026 18:30
I nearly slid down another steep, mud-slick slope, laughing and clutching the walking stick my guide had cut from a small tree. “I thought you said …
Free the Hips, Ruin the Shoulders?
Published: October 12, 2026 07:45
In 2016, on the last few hundred miles of my first Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike, I got my hands on a very early Pa’lante Packs prototype: It was …
Hike of the Week: Catch Fall’s Most Spectacular Show on This Newly-Rebuilt New Hampshire Trail
Published: October 9, 2026 22:29
• Trail: Little Haystack Mountain via Falling Waters Trail, Franconia Notch State Park, NH• Length: About 6 miles out and back, with options to …
You Don’t Have a Bad Back—You Just Have Bad Hiking Posture. Here’s How to Fix It.
Published: October 9, 2026 18:33
Think of your posture like the alignment on your car: Over short distances or the short term, a little tilt is no problem. But when your …
Forget Energy Bars—These “Walking Tamales” Are My New Favorite Trail Snack
Published: October 8, 2026 21:48
Of all the ideas that I’ve seen in 20 years of covering the outdoors, the savory energy bar is the one that won’t die. Every few years, a company …
9 Weird Hiking Hacks That Actually Make a Difference
Published: October 8, 2026 17:47
The concept of “cool” goes out the window as soon as you hit the trail. It’s one of the most liberating things about hiking and backpacking—you can …
Colorado’s Creepiest Canyon Has Rattlesnakes, “Witches,” and a Bizarre Religious History
Published: October 7, 2026 17:16
I was about twenty yards up South Witches’ Canyon Road when I saw the snake. It was one of the biggest I’d seen in Colorado, stretched long and fat …
The Packing Tips Our Editors Swear By
Published: October 7, 2026 11:05
A well-packed backpack is like a work of art. It’s streamlined, balanced, and organized. Essential items are easy to find without yard-saling beside …
Forest Service Rangers Helped ICE Detain a Group of Campers. Now, Congress Wants Answers.
Published: October 6, 2026 22:08
A group of visitors were camping in Washington’s Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest over Labor Day weekend when several people who identified …
13 Deals From Patagonia, REI, and More That Beat Out Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Day
Published: October 6, 2026 18:03
Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Day makes us chuckle. Not only is the sale ridiculously named, but despite thousands of discounts on everything from TVs to …
Deal of the Week: These Easy-Carry String Lights Make Any Campsite Feel Like a Party
Published: October 6, 2026 15:27
$70 (30 percent off) at Amazon Prime DaysAs the days get shorter, nights on the trail get longer. While you could rely on your headlamp, making room …