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Nobody wants to run out of hot water, and nobody wants to carry around extra fuel canisters. Here's how to calculate exactly how much fuel you have in your can, and how much you'll need on your next trip.
about 2 months ago
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Our editor tested a new backcountry-focused search engine that's currently in beta. It's an interesting idea, but often a frustrating product in practice.
2 months ago
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The lightning-sparked Dragon Bravo fire has devastated the Grand Canyon since July. Starting October 1, the North Rim will partially reopen to the public.
2 months ago
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These adventures are perfect for class 2 and 3 first-timers.
3 months ago
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From wild animals to dangerous terrain, the outdoors has its fair share of hazards. Test your survival knowledge against a Backpacker editor and see how you fare.
3 months ago
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Watch as Associate Editor Emma Veidt walks through her gear closet and answers some questions.
4 months ago
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On a recent hike of the Trans Catalina Trail, I left camp around 11 a.m. each day. And I loved it.
4 months ago
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A day on the trails would lead to a period of foot and ankle soreness afterward. That is, until the Sidekick Axisboard came into my life.
4 months ago
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If summertime outdoor workouts have you melting by the time you've completed your warmup, you need these indoor alternatives.
4 months ago
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Now that fires are a near year-round event, and the air impacts can stretch from coast to coast, you may as well hike prepared.
5 months ago
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Summer means beach camping. Spend the longest days of the year at these campsites, just a few steps from shorelines, trails, and more.
5 months ago