5 Ultralight Gear Choices You Really Don’t Have to Make
Published: August 6, 2026 21:38
My pack weighed around 35 pounds when I started my first thru-hike. By the time I finished that hike, I had cut that weight in half. This could have …
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Colorado Fourteener Traffic Dropped to a Record Low in 2025. Here’s What Caused the Slump.
Published: August 6, 2026 00:21
Colorado’s Fourteeners saw fewer hikers in 2025 than in any year since record-keeping began in 2015, according to new estimates from the Colorado …
Umbrellas Are Having a Moment on the Trail. Are They a Must-Have or Dead Weight?
Published: August 5, 2026 21:18
Umbrellas are not typically a piece of gear I reach for when I hit the trail. I don’t have anything against them. I’ve just always been more of a …
“Canyon Crack” May Just Be My New Favorite Outdoor Snack
Published: August 5, 2026 18:21
One of the beauties of backpacking is the serendipity of unexpected discoveries. You round a bend in the trail to spot a herd of bighorn sheep. You …
Deal of the Week: Grab an Appalachian Trail-Tested Shoe at a Steep Discount
Published: August 5, 2026 00:24
$93 (40 percent off) at REI — Women’s$93 (40 percent off) at REI — Men’sWhat makes a good trail runner for hikers who plan on going long? It needs to …
Skip Glacier National Park’s Crowds For These 7 Spectacular Alternatives
Published: August 4, 2026 18:57
Northwest Montana is one of those places that still embodies the spirit of America’s wild west. There are grizzly bears and misty peaks, miles of …
Deal of the Week: An Absurdly Light Backpacking Quilt That’s on Sale Now
Published: August 3, 2026 20:34
$309 (14 percent off) at Zpacks with code AUG50There are light backpacking quilts and there are ultralight backpacking quilts. Then there’s the …
A Beloved Appalachian Trail Landmark Is for Sale. A Non-Profit Needs $1 Million to Protect it.
Published: August 3, 2026 20:15
Last year, the Trust for Public Land—a non-profit that works to create outdoor recreation access and protect public land, reached an agreement with …
They’re Parents to Two Kids Under Five. They Also Just Crushed Rainier’s Infinity Loop FKT.
Published: August 3, 2026 19:41
The parking lot at the Paradise Visitors Center was bustling with energetic day hikers and tourist families when Michael and Tracey O’Brien stumbled …
This New Tent Just Sold Out in Seconds. Here’s Why.
Published: July 31, 2026 19:24
The season’s hottest new backpacking tent just landed, but you can’t get one. When Durston’s X-Dome Pro 1+ launched earlier this week on July 29, it …
‘Just Stay Home Until You Know How to Climb Them Properly’: Trail Org Blasts Hikers Who Spray-Painted Cairns on Colorado Fourteener
Published: July 31, 2026 19:10
The U.S. Forest Service is investigating after unidentified hikers spray-painted at least five cairns bright yellow on Colorado’s 14,005-foot Mount …
This Is What Trailworkers Say They Wish Hikers Knew
Published: July 31, 2026 16:34
It’s easy to take well-built and maintained trails for granted. But behind every rock staircase, well-planned switchback, and directional sign is a …
What Are the Best Pants for a Long Trail? Here’s What 5 Thru-Hikers Said.
Published: July 31, 2026 12:05
Like every piece of gear on a thru-hike, choosing your bottoms is a commitment. They need to protect you from sun, wind, and cold, but be airy enough …
Do “Oxygen Enhancers” Actually Work? We Asked an Expert to Rate 5 Supplements for Altitude Activity.
Published: July 30, 2026 23:05
Nothing can ruin a good time hiking in the high country like altitude sickness. If you’ve ever experienced it, you know how miserable the feeling is, …
The Gear That Backpacker’s Editors Loved in July 2026
Published: July 30, 2026 22:02
There’s a moment, right around the end of July, where it dawns on most hikers that summer isn’t going to last forever. You’ve heard of seasonal …
Fires Closed the Pacific Crest Trail’s Finish Line. These Hikers Built Their Own.
Published: July 30, 2026 20:10
When Ian “Gremlin” Irwin and his tramily reached Pacific Crest Trail mile 2,594 on July 29, it was not the finish they’d imagined for their …
The Best Way to See Banff National Park in Summer
Published: July 30, 2026 19:08
From atop the mountains of Banff National Park, you can see jagged peaks stretch out in all directions as the Canadian Rockies trace their rugged …