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Does the slightest rustle outside your bivy cause you to recreate the tent scene from the Blair Witch Project? Find out more about what you should and should not fear next time you venture into the wild.
Summertime and the Giving is Easy
From Nepal to the Wasatch, Backcountry.com gets involved. See what we're doing to help conservation efforts and how you can contribute your time, effort, and love for the outdoors.
Employee Gear Closet: Greer Hitch
Backcountry.com, Backcountry,
Employee Gear Closet: Greer Hitch
Backcountry.com's Spring Catalog Cover Photo
Backcountry.com's Spring Catalog Cover Photo
Employee Gear Closet: Eric Miller
Email maestro Eric Miller lets us take a glimpse at his trail running gear.
Winter Camping 101
Over the years, we’ve learned a thing or two about winter camping. Here are some tips and ideas to inspire you to create your own winter camping adventure.
How to Keep Your Cool When the Buzzards are Circling
How to Keep Your Cool when the Buzzards are Circling, Backcountry.com, Backcountry
Employee Gear Closet - Charla Brown
Go hiking with our human resources guru and her little bambina.
Do sleeping bags lose their insulation?
Do sleeping bags lose their insulation?
Backcountry.com Presents: When Animals Attack!!!
Don’t become a bear burger—read our tips, watch our Oscar-winning videos, and learn how to deal with animal encounters in the backcountry.
The Chlorophyll Breakdown
Hike to see autumn's blaze
Sleeping setups to catch some Zs
From plush car camping to minimalist alpine trips, find the right sleeping pad and bag to suit your outdoor needs.
Employee Gear Closet: Kate Showalter
After a trip with less-than-ideal gear, Kate puts together a Car Camping Wish List.
Employee Gear Closet – Brenda Leonard
Find out what backpacking addict and Backcountry.com employee Brenda Leonard won’t head into the backcountry without.
Shed 70 Pounds Fast---How to Ultra Light Hike
Ultra light hiking is a phenomenal revolution. Hikers are increasing their distance by 25% and more just by carefully selecting and winnowing their gear down to the best lightest bare essentials. Read more about this trend.
Down VS Synthetic
Which would be better, down or synthetic insulation at high altitude for long periods of time? Also, do down bags pick up moisture from the body after being in it for a few weeks, causing it to not insulate as well?
Small Sleeping Bags
I am trying to find a lightweight sleeping bag that can be compressed enough to fit into my pack on weekend backpacking trips. There are so many out there, and I can't seem to find the right one. Any suggestions?
Sleeping Warm
I did two weeks of backpacking in New Mexico's Rockies this summer...but I was cold. Any thoughts on rectifying this? Never thought that I was a wimp.