Enjoying the great outdoors is easier than ever. Thanks to new battery tech and innovation galore, these gadgets will enhance ...

Backpacking knives are essential for survival in remote wilderness. They can help with anything from food preparation and tent repair to cleaning game and starting fires. But what distinguishes a ...

Backcountry survival kits have moved from simple tins of matches and bandages to layered systems built around navigation, communication, weather awareness, and smart emergency response. The modern ...

If you head out onto the trails, into the backcountry, or to any remote area, making a plan and itinerary — and sharing it — is the most important safety measure you can take, above any piece of gear ...

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When you start the transition from traditional to ultralight backpacking, survival gear is usually the first thing to go. Signaling mirror? Extraneous. Extra paracord? Too heavy. Fire starters? Pshh.

Backpacker magazine has launched "The Backpacker Survival School" iPad app, giving users essential interactive audio/visual survival advice. Caught in an avalanche? Attacked by a bear? Here's your ...

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Leon Sparks, a 44-year-old sales representative in Mississippi, spends one week each summer hiking Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks. On Sunday, July 31, 2022, Sparks attempted to climb three peaks in one ...

Backpacking is an exciting way to explore the wilderness or travel to foreign countries on a budget. However, carrying all of your possessions on your back can make it difficult to plan and prepare ...