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The Best Backpacking Packs of 2021
Your backpacking pack is one of the most important components of your backpacking setup. Your style of pack goes hand in hand with your style of
The Best Backpacking Tents of 2021
Choosing a tent for your thru-hike is a big deal, but it's also probably the least stressful house shopping experience you'll have over the course of
Trail Correspondents 2021: Apply to Join the Team!
We’re thrilled to announce that we will be bringing back a third season of Trail Correspondents, a podcast dedicated to sharing the highs, lows, and
Best Hiking and Camping Gear Deals from the REI End of Season Clearance Sale
It's that time of year again. As the year winds down, outdoor gear retailers look to offload excess merch and clear out their warehouses for new
The Thru-Hiker Gift Guide: Over $300
Are you looking to wow the thru-hiker in your life with a platinum-level backpacking gear gift this holiday season? We're here to help. Each of these
The Thru-Hiker Gift Guide: Under $150
The holidays are wonderful. They're also a consistently stressful time for many people—even more so this year amid a global pandemic. That's why we
The Best Cyber Monday (and Week) Deals for Backpackers and Hikers
Black Friday has come and gone, but the savings are still in full force. If you're looking to upgrade your kit for 2021, this year's Cyber Monday
Now You Can Own an Authentic Baxter State Park Trail Sign
If you're hunting for the ultimate Appalachian Trail souvenir, you may be in luck. Friends of Baxter State Park is auctioning decommissioned trail
The Best Hiking Gear Deals from the REI Cyber Week Sale
Backpacking gear can get expensive, but you don't have to eviscerate your wallet to outfit yourself with a trail-worthy kit. Shop the REI Cyber Week
The Best Black Friday Deals for Backpackers and Hikers
The lines between Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Where's My Wallet Wednesday, and Shopmore Sunday have certainly been blurred over the past few years.