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Take a hike down memory lane to celebrate the gear and fads that got backpacking to where it is today.

We tested a huge selection of water filters to help you find the right one for your needs.

Here are some of the biggest hiking and outdoor trends this year, why they’ve gotten so much hype, and whether I think they’re actually worth it.

A quintessential northeastern hike with epic views and technical trails.

These 8 pieces of backpacking gear were deemed unnecessary by long-distance hikers.

We asked Sparkle to break down her gear, how it’s been working for her, and if there are any changes she wishes she could make.

All the little doodads you need to make your camping trips, jogs, and trips to the crag even more enjoyable.

Kai Burkhardt listed some of my all-time favorite pieces of hiking gear, along with recommendations from the experts he talked to.

Making sure you have enough water is essential before setting out on a hike.

Carl "Professor" Stanfield has dumped out the contents of his pack to show you what he's carrying these days and why.

Get in step with some familiar faces and some new contributors as we dive into what some of our favorite backpacking friends are carrying these days.

Tina Currin's review of water filtration for thru-hiking.

My approach to backpacking gear is to be as lightweight as possible while still providing enough comfort items to make trips enjoyable.

What follows is the equipment that justified its weight, the pieces that allowed me to make calm decisions when the margin for error was thin.

Lake water is particularly risky because it is a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other hazardous organisms.

There are plenty of high-tech gadgets that can enhance your time while camping.

There are plenty of high-tech gadgets that can enhance your time while camping.

A review of water filters for a bug out bag.

A summary of the gear Tony "Rescue" Bird used on the trail.

A review of the gear Peg Leg uses for thru-hiking.

There's one big difference between the Near Zero Ready-2-Go Bundle and most backpacking packages: We would actually use this gear.

We’ve put together a full backpacking gear list for under 10 pounds.

The best backpacking stoves for thru-hiking weigh little, burn fuel efficiently, and boil water quickly.

Here’s everything you’ll need – and everything I bring – for three-season success in the backcountry.