Backpacking

How to Achieve the Ultimate Outdoor Sleep Setup in 6 Steps
6 Ways to Step Up Your Camp Setup

Upgrade your camp gear and sleep better under the stars with the right sleeping bag, cot, tent and more

Solo Hiking Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Solo Hiking Washington's Iconic Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Just east of Seattle exists a picturesque wonderland of glacial lakes and wild goat herds

A Visual Journal From 10-Days on the Tour du Mont Blanc Trail
Why You Should Hut Hike Europe's Tour du Mont Blanc Trail

Trekking across France, Italy, and Switzerland on the iconic alpine loop

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