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This month, we’re highlighting #1 on our Leaderboard: Jeff Gerhard. He has answered over 1,000 questions regarding everything from trail running to ice climbing. Have a look.
Employee Gear Closet – Brenda Leonard
Find out what backpacking addict and Backcountry.com employee Brenda Leonard won’t head into the backcountry without.
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
Winter Camping 101
If you're cold, you're doing it wrong.
Employee Gear Closet: Eric Miller
Email maestro Eric Miller lets us take a glimpse at his trail running gear.
Be Afraid
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.
Trekking to the Summit of Africa
Of all the strenuous endeavors one can pursues in life, there are few things
quite as fulfilling as standing on top of one of the seven summits: the highest
peaks on their respective continents...
Gear Up: Thru Hiking
Liner socks - check. Headlamp - check. Hydration bladder - check. Stove - check. Sanity? It's easy to lose, trying to keep track of all the gear necessary for a 2100-mile, 6-month hike.
Half Way There: Thru Hiking
A few months ago, you read my gear list for our 2100-mile Appalachian Trail
thru-hike this year. Now we're about half way through, check out how our gear list has changed.
Inca Trail 101
Built as a harrowing footpath designed to keep enemies at bay, the Inca Trail is now a spectacular hike into the ancient Inca world. We explore the trail and what you need to get on it.
The Highest Calling, Colorado's Fourteeners
With 54 mountains rising over 14,000 feet in elevation, Colorado is home to more summits above 14,000 feet than any other state in the nation. Since 1994, CFI has been working to protect and preserve the natural integrity of Colorado’s Fourteeners through active stewardship and public education...
How to Keep Your Cool When the Buzzards are Circling
How to Keep Your Cool when the Buzzards are Circling, Backcountry.com, Backcountry
Should Your Old Backpacking Gear Take a Hike?
To many new school backpackers, the lightweight, highly technical gear they’re hoisting is simply a given. Some of us are still using the same tents, sleeping bags, and backpacks that we’ve had since the 80s. So what exactly are these big improvements, and is it really worth it to update your equipment?
Employee Gear Closet - Charla Brown
Go hiking with our human resources guru and her little bambina.
Goat Test: 2007 Backpacks
With all the backpacks out there, it can be hard to pick a pack that’s just right for you. We decided to make it a bit easier. Our group of testers looked at some of our favorite packs to give you the lowdown on function, features, and fit.
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
Employee Gear Closet: Kate Showalter
After a trip with less-than-ideal gear, Kate puts together a Car Camping Wish List.
Back Pack Sweat
In Randonnee skiing one has a pack on virtually all day. Even with various improvements in pack suspension, the area of the pack that sits close to your back causes excessive perspiration. What could be done in shell design to offset that wet spot?
Women's Packs
I'm shopping for a new day to multi-day pack. I'm only 5'3" in height. What are the advantages of a pack made specifically for women over a standard pack? I have heard Gregory is making an excellent pack for women—I just have not seen it.
On-the-Trail Tips
BackcountryStore.com employees offer you a list of little things you can do to make a big difference in your backpacking experience. Try the rest step, for example, to reduce fatigue and conserve energy…
Ultralight Backpacking
The most basic concept behind the ultralight philosophy is painfully simple: you can travel greater distances with a lighter pack because you expend less energy. By sacrificing a little comfort and a few amenities, a backpacker can gain immensely in energy, distance covered, and simple enjoyment of the outdoors
Summer Hydration
Summer is here - can you give me some good pointers to select a hydration unit? My usage will be mainly running and hiking. Also, what "bite valve" would be best?
Rocky Mountain High(est)
Hike to the summit of Mount Elbert, Colorado's highest mountain and the second highest point in the continental U.S., and experience the inspiration of the majestic views below.