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Is T-Mobile’s New Satellite Service the End of the Dedicated Satellite Messenger?
Published: January 7, 2026 18:37
Satellite messengers like Garmin’s InReach line are a mainstay of backcountry communication and safety. But as satellite messaging features become …
The National Park Service Could Escape a $1.2 Billion Cut Under a New Budget Proposal
Published: January 7, 2026 00:29
A bipartisan bill introduced into the House and Senate on January 5 would block a proposed $1.24 million budget cut to the National Park Service in …
Deal of the Week: Get Our Favorite Ultralight Winter Pad at a Steep Discount
Published: January 6, 2026 20:23
$156 (40 percent off) at REI—Regular WideWhen Therm-a-rest introduced its NeoAir line 15 years ago, it changed the sleeping pad game (and earned a …
Hike to the Edge of Land on Newfoundland’s Wild East Coast Trail
Published: January 5, 2026 12:05
When most hikers dream of North American long-distance trails, the Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail usually steal the spotlight. But on the …
Why Do I Need to Pee So Much on Cold Hikes?
Published: January 3, 2026 12:02
Frost coats the trail, and your breath hangs briefly in front of you in a cloud before vanishing. But you have a bigger problem than the temperature: …
Your Best Hiking Year Yet: Level Up in 2026 With These 12 Seasonal Objectives
Published: January 2, 2026 12:02
What kind of hiker do you want to become in 2026?No one wants to look back on a year of adventure that feels subpar or incomplete. Planning hikes one …
Colorado Hiker Killed in Suspected Mountain Lion Attack, First in 26 Years
Published: January 2, 2026 04:47
Colorado wildlife officials are investigating what they suspect could be the state’s first fatal mountain lion attack in more than a quarter-century …
The Bad Hiking Habits We’re Keeping in 2026
Published: January 1, 2026 07:26
We’re living in an age of toxic efficiency. Anything you can think of is available with two-day shipping; an AI agent can handle your bills, your …
The 5 Most Incredible Thru-Hiking Stories of 2025
Published: December 31, 2025 12:05
Most of us spent 2025 like we always do, working, dealing with the chores of everyday life, and making jaunts to the backcountry in between. But if …
The Best Places Backpacker’s Editors Hiked in 2025
Published: December 31, 2025 12:01
As Backpacker editors, we spend a lot of time researching the trips that you, our readers, should take and what you need to make them a success. So, …
Three Hikers Found Dead on Mt. Baldy After One Fell 500 Feet
Published: December 30, 2025 21:08
Three hikers have died on Mt. Baldy after one fell about 500 feet, according to the San Bernadino County Sheriff’s Department.In the morning of …
The Best New Gear of 2025 According to Backpacker’s Gear Editor
Published: December 30, 2025 16:00
Some years, significant gear innovation is scarce. It’s always nice to have a slightly lighter rain jacket or a sleeping bag made with even more …
Foot Pain While Hiking? This Tiny Bone Could be the Culprit.
Published: December 29, 2025 12:03
Nothing ruins a hike faster than foot pain. While there are any number of maladies that can plague a hiker’s feet, there’s one you may have …