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DEET vs Picaridin vs Natural Insect Repellent for Backpacking
My husband and I were in the Sierra Nevada right after peak snowmelt. Those who know, know: right after peak snowmelt comes peak mosquitos. We had
Her Odyssey: Meet the Women Who Traveled 18,000 Miles Across the Americas By Foot, Boat, and Bicycle
Bethany "Fidgit" Hughes and Lauren "Neon" Reed recently completed their 18,000-mile human-powered expedition from the tip of Patagonia to the Arctic
The Thru-Hiker Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again. If you’re looking for the perfect gift guide for the thru-hiker in your life, never fear: we’re here to help. From the
Outside Lays Off 12% of Staff in Second Round of Layoffs This Year
Outside Inc., the parent company of outdoor magazines including Backpacker, Outside, and Fastest Known Time, laid off 12% of its staff on Tuesday in
What Is a Tent Vestibule?
What is a tent vestibule? Do all tents have them? How do I set mine up? Help! A vestibule on the Big Agnes Tiger Wall. You can pin back half of
New AT Documentary Is a Moving Portrait of Trail Life with an Eating Disorder
"You don't climb mountains without food in your belly," says Aster Wells-Byers in the film, "Food in your Belly." The 15-minute documentary, directed
What Is a Tent Footprint (And Do You Need One)?
What is a tent footprint? In short, a tent footprint is a groundcloth that goes under your tent's bathtub floor to protect it and keep it clean and
Two Women Complete 18,000-Mile Journey Across Americas
Her Odyssey is the name given by two women to their six-plus year, 18,000-plus-mile non-motorized journey across the Americas. Bethany "Fidgit"
Garmin Just Released Data from 10,000 SOS Incidents, and It’s Fascinating
Over one-third of SOS requests placed via Garmin inReach over the last 11 years were from hikers or backpackers, according to data from over 10,000
PCT Trail Runner Found Dead in Columbia River Gorge
Nicholas Wells, 33, of Camas, WA was found deceased at approximately one a.m. on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, on the Oregon side of the Columbia River