Poll | What's worth the ounces?
Some of us backpack with books and pillows. Some of us saw off our toothbrush handles.
Is trail food the athleisure of snacking?
Now that performance and fashion aren’t mutually exclusive benefits of comfy clothes, many of us wear our trail attire to the office and beyond. As trail food gets tastier and healthier, do you ever find yourself craving a Clif Bar instead of a Snickers, or bringing backcountry ...read more
Poll | Who makes the best instant coffee?
Whether you're a caffeine addict or just need something to warm your hands in the mornings, camping is undeniably better with hot drinks. Numerous brands are making it easier and faster to get your fix. We compiled 10 brands familiar in the outdoor industry. Who makes your ...read more
If you could only eat one food for 100 miles, what would it be?
We recently had a heated debate in the Backpacker and SNEWS office over a very silly question: What food would you eat if you could only bring one for a 100-mile trip? It's an innocent enough question, but it got dicey when we tried to figure out the rules. Does a breakfast ...read more
Poll | Who makes the best camp chairs?
A log will do just fine, but a chair literally elevates the way you camp whether you're doing it out of a car or heading deep into the woods. Vote for your favorite brand. Cast another vote: What's your must-have luxury backpacking item? A chair? Camp shoes? Chocolate? ...read more
Poll | My must-have backpacking luxury item is...?
You have a little bit of room left in your pack—what do you grab to make your stay in the backcountry a little more luxurious? Vote now and instantly see what everyone else brings. ...read more
Poll | Who makes the best camping pillows?
For only a few ounces, your night could get a whole lot better. A compact, compressible pillow ups the plush and snooze factor when you're sleeping on the ground. Which brand makes your favorite? Vote for more: Who makes the best sleeping bags? ...read more
Poll: Who makes the best dehydrated backpacking meals?
Thanks to the coronavirus crisis, sales of dehydrated meal have shot through the roof in recent months. A sizable number of non-backpackers have probably been introduced to them for the first time, but for those of us who hike, dehydrated food is a familiar culinary option on the ...read more
Poll | Who makes the best daypacks?
Now that it's officially spring, we're itching to get on a trail that's not covered by snow. Not far from our office in Boulder, the Flatirons and foothills beckon us to trek up its peaks and valleys on our lunch breaks or after work. A daypack is essential to hold our water, ...read more
Should gear companies stay out of politics? Or lean in?
Patagonia gets both idolized and lynched in the court of public opinion for its bold stances on conservation and the environment. For the majority of the outdoor industry tribe, the company is a leader in fighting for the things we hold dear, but one look at the comments on its ...read more