Backpacking Gear Reviews, Expert Tips, & Trail Guides
Glacier National Park Backpacking Guide
Glacier National Park Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
September 18, 2024
With more than 700 miles of backcountry trails traversing lush alpine meadows, glacier-carved peaks, deep valleys, and moss-fringed cirques cradling stunning azure lakes, Glacier National Park is as breathtakingly beautiful as it is physically and mentally demanding.
Jetboil MiniMo Review
Jetboil MiniMo Review
Last Updated:
September 18, 2024
This model is one of our favorites for backcountry gourmets and makes our list of the best backpacking stoves.
MSR WindBurner Stove Review
MSR WindBurner Stove Review
Last Updated:
September 18, 2024
This stove system is among the highest quality and best-performing integrated stove systems on the market. We love its exceptional performance in windy weather, its speedy boil times, and great fuel efficiency.
MSR WhisperLite Backpacking Stove Review
MSR WhisperLite Backpacking Stove Review
Published:
September 18, 2024
This stove stands up to extremely cold weather, high altitude, and blustery winds, making it ideal for mountaineering and winter treks.
Primus Essential Trail Backpacking Stove Review
Primus Essential Trail Backpacking Stove Review
Published:
September 18, 2024
If you’re looking for a reliable backpacking stove that is as simple as it gets and nearly unbreakable, look no further.
Snow Peak Gigapower 2.0 Backpacking Stove Review
Snow Peak Gigapower 2.0 Backpacking Stove Review
Published:
September 18, 2024
This is a stable, durable stove that gets the job done with few moving parts and packs down small, making it one of our favorites.
BRS 3000T Backpacking Stove Review
BRS 3000T Backpacking Stove Review
Published:
September 17, 2024
This stove is an excellent choice for those looking for a ridiculously lightweight and compact option for long-distance backpacking.
Pros and Cons of Hiking With Trekking Poles
Pros and Cons of Hiking With Trekking Poles
Last Updated:
September 16, 2024
Trekking poles aren’t essential for most people, but many hikers and backpackers love them for a variety of reasons
Men’s Patagonia Quandary Shorts Review
Men’s Patagonia Quandary Shorts Review
Published:
September 12, 2024
We tested these shorts in the Colorado Rockies and they are some of our favorites based on their comfort, versatility, and features.
Men’s REI Sahara Cargo Shorts Review
Men’s REI Sahara Cargo Shorts Review
Published:
September 12, 2024
If you like to carry a lot of gear or snacks then these are the shorts for you. With six pockets, they are a classic pair for hiking.
Men’s REI Trailmade Amphib Review
Men’s REI Trailmade Amphib Review
Published:
September 12, 2024
If you want a versatile pair of hiking shorts that double as swim trunks, this pair is simple, very lightweight, and packable.
Men’s Nike DRI-Fit Challenger Shorts Review
Men’s Nike DRI-Fit Challenger Shorts Review
Published:
September 12, 2024
The simple design of these shorts makes them easy to move in, and we’ve found the ultralight material is durable enough for multiple seasons of intense hiking.
Men’s Kuhl Renegade Rock Shorts Review
Men’s Kuhl Renegade Rock Shorts Review
Published:
September 12, 2024
These are durable enough for multiple seasons of intense hiking, yet stylish enough to head to dinner after a long hike.
Men’s Columbia Silver Ridge Cargo Review
Men’s Columbia Silver Ridge Cargo Review
Published:
September 11, 2024
This affordable pair is a trimmed-down take on a classic utilitarian cargo, which is why they make our list of the best hiking shorts.
Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Review
Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Review
Published:
September 11, 2024
This pair checks a lot of the boxes when it comes to great hiking shorts. They are comfortable, stretchy, lightweight, and dry quickly.
Rab Incline Light Pants Review
Rab Incline Light Pants Review
Published:
August 22, 2024
These pants are a super lightweight and packable pair sure to please anyone who’s after a quick-drying and breathable option.