The Ultimate Guide to Buying Gear on Steep and Cheap
Buying gear on Steep and Cheap can save you money. This in-depth guide explains how to navigate the site and sales for the best gear possible.
Get Inspired by Issyk-Kol Lake, Stunning Debut Footage
The first video from Lev Koshko features Issyk-Kol Lake, and intersects the outdoors, technology, and culture in under three minutes. Read our interview.
Kickstart the Pascal Press, A Portable Backcountry Coffee Press
This portable backcountry coffee press comes from the mind of Alan Kalbfleisch. See the Pascal Press Kickstarter campaign and read our interview.
How to Stop Vandalism in National Parks and Beyond [opinion]
Vandalism in National Parks has seen a sharp spike in recent years. In the last two months four major cases took the national stage. How will we stop it?
7 Epic Spring Hikes
Day hikes and overnight backpack trips abound in this roundup of epic spring hikes for 2016. Get a brief overview of the hikes and plan your next trip.
Kickstart the Al-Cap, a Universal Cap for Water Bottles
The Al-cap is a universal cap for water bottles, the cheap kind you usually throw away. Not anymore. Join the campaign on Kickstarter.
How to Calculate Backpack Weight with LighterPack
Want to calculate backpack weight more effeciently? LighterPack is a free, easy-to-use tool to get you there.
5 Pieces Of Backpacking Gear Worth Spending Money On
A comprehensive guide to the five pieces of backpacking gear worth spending money on.
Chimani National Parks App: Free, Offline, and Full of Information
Backpackers.com — The confluence of the outdoors and technology has been a long, steady upward curve. Some may call it an exponential explosion these days as all manner of gadgets, new-fangled materials, and ever-connected social media campaigns dominate the wilderness world. This proliferation has (of course) made its way to smartphones. Nature-focused apps can be […]
GearTrade Reviews and Business Model, In-Depth Interview
We interview GearTrade COO Rob Reinfurt about the used gear business model, customer service, and how people use the website for crazy deals on outdoor gear