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27 ideas for Father's Day gifts from REI.

Sleeping in the great outdoors doesn’t have to be a pain.

Take a hike down memory lane to celebrate the gear and fads that got backpacking to where it is today.

A review of squeezable water filtration systems.

A quintessential northeastern hike with epic views and technical trails.

These 8 pieces of backpacking gear were deemed unnecessary by long-distance hikers.

We asked Sparkle to break down her gear, how it’s been working for her, and if there are any changes she wishes she could make.

All the little doodads you need to make your camping trips, jogs, and trips to the crag even more enjoyable.

Making sure you have enough water is essential before setting out on a hike.

Get in step with some familiar faces and some new contributors as we dive into what some of our favorite backpacking friends are carrying these days.

Tina Currin's review of water filtration for thru-hiking.

What follows is the equipment that justified its weight, the pieces that allowed me to make calm decisions when the margin for error was thin.

Lake water is particularly risky because it is a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other hazardous organisms.

A summary of the gear Tony "Rescue" Bird used on the trail.

We’ve put together a full backpacking gear list for under 10 pounds.

A review of gear to pack when hiking the Arizona National Scenic Trail.

Outback Mizer discusses how he chooses gear for long distance hiking.

These five tactical EDC kits are built around specific worst-case scenarios, not aesthetics.

Our top gear picks for the Pacific Crest Trail in 2026!

We cover everything you need to know about backpacking water filters—why they’re important, how the different filtration methods work...

10 Best Water Filters Tested and Reviewed

The 6 Best Backpacking Water Filters to Keep Your Adventures Illness-Free

10 Best Water Filters for Backpacking

An ideal portable water filter eradicates pathogens and particles from drinking water