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Smiling backpacker with Hyperlite Mountain Gear pack and trekking poles in a mountain landscape with text overlay reading “Save 15%” and “Ditch the Noise.”

Hyperlite Mountain Gear 2025 Memorial Day Sale: Save Sitewide

Hyperlite Mountain Gear is offering 15% off sitewide from May 23–26. No code needed—just ultralight savings for your next big trip. Learn more here!

Camper packing up a Luno inflatable mattress and deflation valves into its storage bag after a night on the road.

Luno Life: The Best Car Camping Gear for Trailhead Sleepers and Road Trip Travelers

Flat lay of PAKA’s 3-Pack Sock Gift Boxes showing three different sets of alpaca socks, each with custom packaging, stickers, and “Made in the Andes” cards.

PAKA Relaunches Limited-Edition Sock Gift Boxes—Just in Time for Father’s Day

Close-up selfie of a hiker wearing a SAMBOB Microgrid Hoodie with the hood up in a dry, forested backcountry setting.

Gear Review: Microgrid Hoodie and Pants By SAMBOB

Hand holding No Normal Coffee paste in front of a camp stove and mug in a snowy outdoor setting, showcasing its use for backcountry coffee.

No Normal Coffee Now Available on Amazon Prime + A New Sugar-Free Paste Is Brewing

Person standing in forest wearing Ibex Enduro Tights and white trail runners, framed by sunlight and pine trees.

Gear Review: Enduro Tights By Ibex

Open Hyperlite Camera Pod showing a mirrorless camera inside, sitting on desert ground

Gear Review: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Camera Pod

Gear

Close-up selfie of a hiker wearing a SAMBOB Microgrid Hoodie with the hood up in a dry, forested backcountry setting.

Gear Review: Microgrid Hoodie and Pants By SAMBOB

Looking for ultralight fleece layers that actually fit and feel amazing? SAMBOB’s Microgrid Hoodie and Pants are made with Polartec Power Grid™ and come in custom or off-the-shelf styles. Built for hikers by hikers—read the full review here.

Person standing in forest wearing Ibex Enduro Tights and white trail runners, framed by sunlight and pine trees.

Gear Review: Enduro Tights By Ibex

Open Hyperlite Camera Pod showing a mirrorless camera inside, sitting on desert ground

Gear Review: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Camera Pod

Interior neckline and fabric texture of the PAKA Ultralight COOLPLUS Crew with visible tag marked "Made in Peru"

Gear Review: Ultralight COOLPLUS Crew By PAKA

Angry Pika Food Co. Chocolate Strawberry and Caramel Apple granola breakfast pouches on pine needles outdoors.

Review: Angry Pika Food Co. Adventure Food

Person wearing the Black Diamond Distance 1500 headlamp while cooking with a camp stove in the dark during a cold alpine night.

Gear Review: Distance 1500 Headlamp By Black Diamond

Woman wearing the Fjallraven Keb Trousers in a grassy field with fog in the background, showcasing the improved fit for Summer 2025.

Fjallraven Summer 2025 Gear Lineup: Trail-Ready Essentials for Every Adventure

Gear News

Smiling backpacker with Hyperlite Mountain Gear pack and trekking poles in a mountain landscape with text overlay reading “Save 15%” and “Ditch the Noise.”

Hyperlite Mountain Gear 2025 Memorial Day Sale: Save Sitewide

Hyperlite Mountain Gear is offering 15% off sitewide from May 23–26. No code needed—just ultralight savings for your next big trip. Learn more here!

Flat lay of PAKA’s 3-Pack Sock Gift Boxes showing three different sets of alpaca socks, each with custom packaging, stickers, and “Made in the Andes” cards.

PAKA Relaunches Limited-Edition Sock Gift Boxes—Just in Time for Father’s Day

Hand holding No Normal Coffee paste in front of a camp stove and mug in a snowy outdoor setting, showcasing its use for backcountry coffee.

No Normal Coffee Now Available on Amazon Prime + A New Sugar-Free Paste Is Brewing

2025 REI Anniversary Sale Starts Now!

Ultralight backpack and gear from Six Moon Designs on a trail during their warehouse sale event

2025 Six Moon Designs Warehouse Sale

Front view of the Black Diamond Solution 1.0 women’s synthetic insulated jacket in plum color with hood and zippered front.

Black Diamond Launches the Solution 1.0: Lightweight, Versatile Insulation for High-Movement Adventures

Therm-a-Rest sleeping pads, including XLite NXT and XTherm NXT, discounted 25% for Memorial Day Sale.

SALE: Huge Savings on Therm-a-Rest, MSR & More During Cascade Designs’ 2025 Memorial Day Sale

Expert Advice

Camper packing up a Luno inflatable mattress and deflation valves into its storage bag after a night on the road.

Luno Life: The Best Car Camping Gear for Trailhead Sleepers and Road Trip Travelers

From trailhead bivies to cross-country road trips, Luno is redefining what comfort looks like in a car. Their air mattresses and gear are designed for car campers who want to sleep well and wake up ready for the next big adventure.

What To Expect Backpacking the Colorado Trail: Your Ultimate 2025 Guide

a family with many kids going for a hike on a nice wild hiking trail and all the children look very happy.

How to Get Kids Excited for Hiking: Fun Tips and Trail Games

hiking in extreme heat requires some expert advice. if you plan to hike in the desert or with saguaro advice is key

How to Hike in Extreme Heat: Advice From An Expert

the view from inside one of the best ultralight tents for solo backpacking

How to Choose the Best Ultralight Tent for Solo Backpacking: A Complete Guide

an ultralight backpacker heads up a steep section of slick rock, happy to hae minimal gear and a lightweight setup!

What Is Ultralight Backpacking? A Beginner’s Guide to Lightweight Adventures

Scenic southwest trail with a hiker carrying an ultralight backpack, surrounded by canyon walls and steep slopes

30 Ultralight Backpacking Tips: Expert Advice to Lighten Your Load

Hiker Stories

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Beer, Boots, and the Mighty Angels Landing

A Quick Escape: Two Days in the Chiricahua Mountains

Sky Island Traverse Thru-Hike: In My Pack

Through the Fog: A Hiker’s Tale

The Bright Angel Trail Hunger Scare

Stewardship

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PACT One Kit: The Ultimate Leave No Trace Bathroom System for Hikers

Why I Always Pack a Kula Cloth: Gear with a Big Leave No Trace Impact

Protecting Cryptobiotic Soil: A Hiker’s Guide to Preserving the Southwest’s Hidden Life

Inspiring the Next Generation of Hiking Stewards

Pack It Out: How to Keep Southwest Trails Trash-Free and Beautiful

Trail Reports

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Trail Report: Salt Flat and Big Spring Canyon Loop in Canyonlands National Park

Trail Report: Cactus Wren Trail To Signal Hill In Saguaro National Park

Trail Report: Crystal Forest Trail In Petrified Forest National Park

Trail Report: Reservoir Hill Trail System

Trail Report: Treasure Falls Trail