Backpacking

Gear Review: Fjällräven Keb Eco-Shell Jacket
Gear Review: Fjällräven Keb Jacket

A clean, waterproof shell made from recycled fabric for long, wet days in town and on the trail

What it's Like to Hike Peru's Legendary Salkantay Trail
28 Film Photos Capture the Spirit of Peru's Epic Salkantay Trail

Three days of sun, snow, and rain under the towering 15,000 foot peaks of the Peruvian Andes, on our way to Machu Picchu

Gear Review: Danner Light All-Purpose Hiking Boot
A Hands-On Review of the All-Purpose Danner Light Hiking Boot

From exploring cities in Colombia to hiking through jungles in Peru, we put the American-made boot to the test

Poler Introduces Orange Label
Poler Releases New Tech-Driven Orange Label

Higher functionality and premium, tech materials elevates the Poler name

Better Organize Your Backpacking Gear With TripTarp
Better Organize Your Gear With TripTarp

A multipurpose packing tool for backcountry campers that doubles as an emergency shelter

Backpacking Central Washington's Ancient Lakes
Photo Essay: Backpacking WA's Arid Ancient Lakes

When wishing to avoid Seattle's infamous rain, the high desert never disappoints

High Altitude Camping in North Cascades National Park
High Altitude Camping in North Cascades National Park

A late summer alpine outing to concur Washington's Sahale Peak

Behind the Brand With Mystery Ranch Founder Dana Gleason
How A Self-Taught Designer Built a Brand Navy SEALS Swear By

The outdoor industry legend shares lessons learned from a lifetime of building packs for climbers, hotshot firefighters, and Navy SEALs

Backpacking Olympic National Forest's Marmot Pass
Photo Essay: Making the Most of Marmot Pass

A PNW treasure of a trail with impressive elevation gain and even better views

Backpacking Washington State's Indian Heaven Wilderness
Backpacking Washington's Idyllic Indian Heaven Wilderness

Two generations of Northwest locals spend three days hiking, swimming, and wild huckleberry picking along the Pacific Crest Trail

A Family Backpacking Trip to California's Iconic Lost Coast
19 Photos Capture California's Lost Coast Backpacking Trail

Exploring the rugged—and refreshingly remote—King Range National Conservation Area along the North Coast with mom, dad, wife, and dog in tow