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Is there such a thing as a four-season parka in the Southeast? Parka: perhaps we should explain. While not necessarily an antiquated term, it’s not an article of clothing that’s...

Osprey Meridian 60L Over the past few weeks in this space, our expert staff has reviewed some of our favorite gear for adventurous travelers. We’ve talked about gear that addresses...

Our Ward Swann is no stuffed shirt, but he does appreciate a good shirt stuffer, such as the Eagle Creek Pack-It: use the folding board to fold the shirts you...

When preparing for a big trip, especially overseas, it’s important to remember the three S’s: Sleep, Security, Style.Sleep Bad things can happen when you don’t get enough sleep on a...

William climbing Fiery Gizzard in Tennessee When most soldiers leave the military, the last thing they want to do is camp. Been there carrying 80 pounds on my back, done...

Hiking the Camino For many, hiking the Camino de Santiago is a dream. For David Landis and Anna Dintaman, it’s a dream that came true a dozen years ago —...

Need a hat for your trip? Amie Scott says this Tilley is a dilly. You watch travelogues on TV and travel videos on YouTube, and you wonder: “These people look...

Versatile, durable, and made to fit every adventurer’s needs, the Double Haul™ Convertible Duffel & Tote from NEMO is designed with purpose from start to finish. Here are a few reasons...

GetBackpacking! guide Brandon Hicks counsels the curious on weight loss. At Saturday’s informal GetBackpacking! Backpacking Get-together with Fiddlin’ Fish Brewery, we talked with all sorts of folks. There were the...

Employ these strategies — and this gear — to stay warm on the trail. Outdoor Research gloves and hats: your personal thermostat OR Women’s Flurry Gloves They are, perhaps, the...

Rooster of Council Tools displays some of his company’s axes Andrew Romero doesn’t take an axe when he goes backpacking. “I like to go light,” says Andrew, a sales associate...

You know that taking a hike is a good idea. Now the question: Where to take that hike? Fortunately, we have a few trail recommendations. A couple hundred, actually. Over...

Hydro Flask tumblers Time was when the ultimate in camp cool was sitting around a roaring fire drinking coffee from a tin cup. Yup, that just about — Ouch! —...

Good things come in small packages. And in socks. Some of the best stuff of Christmas morning is the stuff that gets stuffed into a stocking. Stuff such as: Princeton...

John Rice displays a pair of Great Outdoor Provision Co.-branded socks, as well as a festive array of other socks. Christmas morning 10 years ago: “Oh … socks. Uh, thanks.”...

The weather’s cooled, you’ve gotten interested in hiking. Maybe you’re new to the trail entirely, maybe you’re a cool-weather hiker who’s been away for a while. As a newbie especially,...

Women’s Spyfire jacket After a longer-than-usual wait, the time has arrived when our thoughts turn to keeping warm. To some the cold is a deterrent to outdoor outings. We, on...

Jess Roskelley Jess Roskelley spent six weeks in Pakistan’s Kondus Valley climbing two previously unclimbed 6,000-meter (20,000 feet) peaks. It was a journey that began in the month of January...