About Backpackers.com
At Backpackers.com, we’re here to help you gear up and get outside—no matter who you are or where you roam.
Who are we
Meet The team
We’re a global crew of outdoor lovers—from the peaks of Colorado to the UK coastline to deserts of Arizona. Writers, photographers, gear testers, and parents who live and breathe the outdoors.
Steve Cleverdon
Lead Editor & Writer
Deirdre Denali
Copy Editor & Writer
Jon Rosenberg
Writer & Gear Tester
Colt Peters
Gear Tester
Our Missioon
What we stand for
We exist to empower everyone to be ambassadors of the outdoors. Whether you're walking the dog around the park or trekking deep into alpine wilderness, we believe nature belongs to all of us.
Our content, community, and gear recommendations are designed to make the outdoors more accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for all.
We’re Stoked
About early starts, quiet trails, steep climbs, and campfire meals after a long day out. We love testing gear in real conditions and finding new routes worth sharing.
We’re Just Like You
We’re weekend warriors, thru-hikers, new parents on family hikes, and city dwellers who crave a dose of wild. We don’t believe in gatekeeping the outdoors. Anyone can belong out here.
We’re Mindful
Of our gear choices, our environmental impact, and the ways we experience the wild. From Leave No Trace principles to buying long-lasting kit, we aim to reduce our footprint while deepening our connection to nature.
Our Content
We create honest, expert-driven content that helps you make smarter outdoor choices. This includes:
- In-Depth Gear Reviews: Real-world testing, strong opinions, and stories that go beyond the spec sheet.
- Outdoor Guides: Long-form advice on backpacking, hiking, and camping for all skill levels.
- Curated Gear Guides: Quick, reliable gear suggestions for every budget and backpacker type.
- Trip Reports and Inspiration: Because nothing beats a good adventure story.
How we test Gear
We don’t test in labs—we test in the field. Our team takes every item into the wild and uses it in the conditions it was built for.
If it’s a backpacking tent, it’s used on real backpacking trips. If it’s a travel daypack, it’s squished under airplane seats and worn through crowded markets. We test how you would. If the gear doesn’t hold up, we say so. And if it shines, we might give it an award.
Get involved
Backpackers.com isn’t just a publication—it’s a community!
We welcome guest voices, gear reviews, trail reports, and fresh perspectives from fellow backpackers around the world.
We'd love to hear from you if you’ve got a story to tell or gear to rave about (or rant about).
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