Zoe Gates

Ultralight, homemade, and customizable—these gizmos solve all kinds of backpacking problems.

How many backpacks are in our senior editor's gear closet? Watch her tour here.

On her new podcast "Gear Abby," Shawnté Salabert debunks this and other outdoor myths.

Getting to Gates of the Arctic National Park takes significant effort—but adventurous backpackers will reap serious rewards.

On a damp and chilly trip to Alaska, one Backpacker editor was especially grateful for this gear.

On the formidable hike to Washington's Three Fingers Lookout, both risk and reward abound.

Accessing remote hiking trailheads on two wheels gave one longtime hiker a renewed enthusiasm for the trail.

A pro landscape photographer shares his top tips.

We scoured the shelves to find the best pumpkin spice hiking snacks. Here are our favorites—and least favorites.

Take back winter fun—no matter the weather—by learning how to keep your feet warm.

Philip Carcia trekked nearly 2,000 miles over 90 days—all in his backyard mountain range.

Know when to pass, who has the right of way, and how you and others can have the best time on the hiking trail.

How one thru-hiker is gearing up for a year on the trail.

From tracking scents to navigating treacherous terrain, we’ll learn about the rigorous training and specialized skills of SAR dogs and the incredible bond that forms between handler and canine. From tracking scents to navigating treacherous terrain, we’ll learn about the rigorous training and specialized skills of SAR dogs, and the incredible bond that forms between handler and canine.

Unravel a summer of startling animal encounters on ‘Out Alive’. From cougars in the U.S. to Orcas in Portugal, we explore the narrative: Are animals growing weary of humans? Join bear experts Dr. Tom Smith and Wes Larson for insights.

Could an AI chatbot be a weekend adventurer’s new best friend?

Pitching a tent inside a hiking shelter is discouraged by trail authorities and can frustrate thru-hikers. Our hiking etiquette columnist dives into a thorny question

No, ordering delivery while camping isn’t “cheating.” Here’s how to indulge in your trail cravings while respecting delivery drivers.

No, ordering delivery while camping isn't "cheating." Here's how to indulge in your trail cravings while respecting delivery drivers.

An artist is leaving small sculptures on the Pacific Crest Trail, and hikers are calling them out for littering.