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7 Things I Learned on My First Overnight Packrafting Trip

Interested in packrafting? Adventure traveler Mina Young Lee shares helpful packrafting tips to make your first trip a success.

The Gear Connection

Find out how Backcountry Gearheads go above and beyond to ensure you get the right gear for what you need—and how one customer got the chance to...

Protecting Spaces in Unlikely Places

Conservation happens everywhere—and it’s often a lot closer to home than you might think. Here are four unusual initiatives that have come to life...

Power to the People

Backcountry recently caught up with Alex Honnold’s solar charity to hear about its guiding principles, current work, and plans to help end energy...

How, Where, and What to Forage

There’s no feeling quite like foraging for food in the outdoors. To help get you started, we’ve compiled this quick introduction to all things...

Gearhead Picks: Ventrix Light Fleece Hoodie

What makes The North Face Ventrix Light Fleece Hybrid Hoodie so perfect for high-output adventures? This Backcountry Gearhead has the answer.

Gearhead Picks: All Chalk No Action Hangboard

This Backcountry Gearhead uses the Backcountry x So iLL All Chalk No Action Hangboard to train for climbing. Here’s why.

Gearhead Picks: MSR Hubba Hubba NX Tent

A Backcountry Gearhead shares what makes the MSR Hubba Hubba NX Tent great for car camping and backpacking alike.

Gearhead Picks: Backcountry Adventure Pack

This Backcountry Gearhead stays organized when she’s traveling with the Backcountry 30L Adventure Pack. Here’s what makes this bag her go-to.

Spring Travel With Renee Hahnel

8 Spring Travel Destinations Worthy of Your Bucket List

The Secret Ingredient in Backcountry’s Products

Discover how the expertise of our Gearheads contributes to the making of Backcountry’s collections.

The Ski Town With Something for Everyone

Is a trip to Park City on your list? Park City resident John Perry divulges the best things to do around town.