Outdoor Gear That’ll Keep You Snug and Dry, Sans “Forever Chemicals” By Megan Hill October 24, 2021 The government plans to crack down on PFAS—these brands beat them to it In this story: backpacking, camping, hiking, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
9 Ways to Go Backpacking on the Cheap By Brendan Curtinrich March 1, 2021 One seasoned thru-hiker shares his best secrets and hacks In this story: backpacking, buyers' guide, hiking
Meeting My Mountain Dad By Juli B. Kinrich June 21, 2020 A writer reminisces about backpacking with her mercurial father In this story: backpacking, hiking
Leave-No-Trace-Friendly Trail Grub By Megan Hill July 14, 2020 Five brands making sustainably packaged hiking food In this story: backpacking, food and drink
Bikepacking Through an Environmental Paradox By Brooke Larsen November 10, 2018 A month-long trip offers lesson on climate change and resilience In this story: biking, backpacking, climate change
What You Need to Know for Your Kids’ First Backpacking Trip By Rachel Walker September 16, 2018 Dispatches from one family's maiden overnight adventure in the backcountry In this story: backpacking, camping
A Woman and Dog on the Lost Coast By Katie O'Reilly September 2, 2018 Backpacking with a canine companion has its ups and downs In this story: backpacking, hiking
Henry Coe State Park Is the Bay Area’s Best-Kept Backpacking Secret By Jason Mark July 25, 2018 Please don’t tell anyone else In this story: backpacking, camping, hiking
How to Treat Backcountry Water on the Cheap By Krista Langlois March 13, 2018 Yes, you should disinfect your water. No, you don’t need an expensive filter. In this story: backpacking, adventure
Pack It In, Pack It Out: Lessons From Backpacking With Llamas By Jason Mark August 3, 2017 Pack animals make wilderness glamping possible In this story: backpacking, hiking