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Woman kneeling on a paddleboard in shallow clear water, wearing a bright orange Wuru Wool Lightweight Hoodie with red pants, surrounded by desert mountains and a blue sky.

Gear Review: 100% Merino Lightweight Hoodie by Wūru Wool

Looking for the ultimate merino sun hoodie? The Wuru Wool 100% Merino Lightweight Hoodie is soft, breathable, and made for long days on the trail. We’ve worn it everywhere- from alpine peaks to desert canyons -and it continues to impress.

Person holding a Mazama M!GO water bottle in the alpine with rocky terrain and wildflowers in the background.

Gear Review: M!GO Water Bottle by Mazama Designs

Coconut Chickpea Stew meal pouch on a white table with the Black Garlic Ramen and Quinoa Skillet in the background, next to crackers and outdoor gear.

Review: Poe & Co Folk Foods Backpacking Meals

Collage of outdoor adventurers using Hyperlite Mountain Gear's new Dyneema® Woven Composite backpacks while hiking through forests, mountains, and alpine terrain.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Relaunches Iconic Packs with Revolutionary Dyneema® Woven Composite

Hiker wearing La Sportiva Spire GTX boots on snowy rocks while preparing Angry Pika dehydrated food in bright sunlight.

Gear Review: Spire GTX Hiking Shoes by La Sportiva

Cold water being poured into an Angry Pika Caramel Apple Granola Breakfast pouch in a snowy alpine setting.

Best Cold Soak Backpacking Meals Of 2025

Top view of the fully packed Near Zero Dean 60 Backpack lying on dirt, showing external stretch cords and storage compartments.

Gear Review: The Dean 60 Backpack By Near Zero

Gear

Woman kneeling on a paddleboard in shallow clear water, wearing a bright orange Wuru Wool Lightweight Hoodie with red pants, surrounded by desert mountains and a blue sky.

Gear Review: 100% Merino Lightweight Hoodie by Wūru Wool

Looking for the ultimate merino sun hoodie? The Wuru Wool 100% Merino Lightweight Hoodie is soft, breathable, and made for long days on the trail. We’ve worn it everywhere- from alpine peaks to desert canyons -and it continues to impress.

Person holding a Mazama M!GO water bottle in the alpine with rocky terrain and wildflowers in the background.

Gear Review: M!GO Water Bottle by Mazama Designs

Coconut Chickpea Stew meal pouch on a white table with the Black Garlic Ramen and Quinoa Skillet in the background, next to crackers and outdoor gear.

Review: Poe & Co Folk Foods Backpacking Meals

Hiker wearing La Sportiva Spire GTX boots on snowy rocks while preparing Angry Pika dehydrated food in bright sunlight.

Gear Review: Spire GTX Hiking Shoes by La Sportiva

Top view of the fully packed Near Zero Dean 60 Backpack lying on dirt, showing external stretch cords and storage compartments.

Gear Review: The Dean 60 Backpack By Near Zero

Wide-angle view of SlingFin pyramid tent pitched in a high-desert campsite with surrounding trees and hills.

Gear Review: Cinder Cone 4-Person Pyramid Tent By SlingFin

Hiker wearing yellow Merino hoodie trekking through snow with poles, surrounded by dramatic San Juan peaks in the background.

Gear Review: Merino Base Hoodie By Melanzana

Gear News

Collage of outdoor adventurers using Hyperlite Mountain Gear's new Dyneema® Woven Composite backpacks while hiking through forests, mountains, and alpine terrain.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Relaunches Iconic Packs with Revolutionary Dyneema® Woven Composite

The Junction, Southwest, and Windrider packs are back: reengineered with next-gen Dyneema® Woven Composite for unmatched durability and ultralight performance. Hyperlite Mountain Gear sets a new standard in backpacking gear with this game-changing relaunch. Learn More!

Backpacker relaxing next to a lit Six Moon Designs ultralight tent with sleeping bag inside, set up in a rugged alpine landscape at dusk with snowy mountains in the background.

SALE: 20% Off Sitewide at Six Moon Designs

Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid shelter set up in an alpine meadow at sunset with mountain views in the distance, showcasing ultralight backcountry camping.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear July Sale 2025: Save Up to 20% Sitewide on Ultralight Essentials

Two people sitting outside a Sea to Summit tent in an alpine meadow with snow-covered mountains in the background, showcasing lightweight backpacking gear in a scenic wilderness setting.

Sea to Summit July 4th Sale: 50% Off Tents for Adventure Season

Three people jumping into a mountain lake from a dock while another lounges in a swimsuit, capturing summer joy and outdoor fun—REI 2025 Fourth of July Sale.

Celebrate Summer With Huge Savings at REI’s Fourth of July Sale 2025

A Pika Kula Cloth with a starry night design, held in front of a pine tree in the backcountry.

Why Kula Cloth Is Still the Most Fun Pee Cloth on the Trail

Hand holding a Wanderlands Transporative Pecan Mix “Mineral Creek Wilds” flavor with rocky alpine terrain and bright blue sky in the background.

Why We Love Wanderlands Pecan Nut Mixes: Gourmet Trail Fuel With a Sense of Place

Expert Advice

Cold water being poured into an Angry Pika Caramel Apple Granola Breakfast pouch in a snowy alpine setting.

Best Cold Soak Backpacking Meals Of 2025

Cold soaking is in! These top cold soak backpacking meals of 2025 make trail eating simple and satisfying. No stove, no stress, just add water.

Snow Peak titanium mug held in gloved hand with snowy mountain landscape in the San Juan Mountains in the background.

Best Backpacking Coffee of 2025: Trail-Ready Brews to Fuel Your Wildest Adventures

Sunset over desert canyon with a tent and sleeping bag in the foreground, showing affordable camping gear setup.

Top Budget-Friendly Outdoor Gear Brands for 2025

Woman sitting by a Dyneema ultralight tent at a high elevation lake, eating a backpacking meal at sunset.

Budget vs High-End Outdoor Gear: What’s Worth the Spend?

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

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

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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How to Responsibly Hike and Backpack With a Dog: A Guide for Good Trail Manners

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

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