Our Favorite Cottage Gear Companies Of 2024
The world of outdoor gear is extremely vast and often times the cottage gear companies can go overlooked. Here at Backpackers, we love the little brands and this article is all about our favorite cottage gear companies of 2024. Many of you will know what a cottage gear company is, but for those who don’t, […]
Cycling Into Autumn: Our Favorite Bike Gear of 2024
Autumn is a great time to embark on cycling adventures through colorful forests along chilly paths! Cycling is a way to cover a lot of ground quickly, or to just play a different way. Here at Backpackers, a number of our gear testers and staff are passionate cyclists, and a handful enjoy bikepacking, mountain biking […]
Cozy Camp 101: Our Favorite Chilly Weather Camping Gear Of 2024
The chill of autumn is in the air as summer comes to an end. But if you’re like us, fall marks a time for cozy camping trips and a lot of chilly weather adventure. After all, what’s not to love about autumn? Colorful leaves, lots of layers and quieter times in nature set a very […]
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Stay Cool: The Best Coolers Of 2024
In the past few years the world of adventure coolers has become as varied and epic as the adventures we bring them on! That’s why I’ve put together this round up of the best coolers of 2024. At Backpackers we’ve been testing out new cooler launches all year long in order to compare the new […]
Best Safety Gear Of 2024
Backpacking, hiking and adventure comes with inherent risks. Experience helps to mitigate these risks, but sometimes accidents happen! That’s why it’s important to plan for things going sideways. Thankfully there are a ton of products these days that can really assist you in getting out of a jam. Today I’d like to share about the […]
Adventuring the Days Away: Top Daypacks of 2024
With summer in full swing and those crisp autumn mornings on the horizon, many of us are stoked to be adventuring the days away till the first big snowfall! There truly is no better time to day hike than the dog days of summer and early autumn. Spirits are high as the seasons change and our feet bust out miles on trail. So with day hikes on the brain, I thought it was the perfect time to share the top daypacks of 2024.
Solo Backpacking in the South San Juan Mountains
The South San Juan Mountains of Colorado are known to be gorgeous and extreme. Two of the things that truly speak to me! The San Juans also happen to be where I live! With that being the case, I am often solo backpacking through them and creating routes that get me off the beaten path. […]
The Best Socks For Adventure 2024
Foot powered adventure is what we’re all about here at Backpackers! And foot powered adventures wouldn’t be easy without taking good care of your feet. That’s why we believe the socks you choose to adorn your tootsies with matter a lot! The best socks for adventure are comfortable, durable and keep odors at bay. They can be made from wool, synthetics or a nice blend of both. Luckily for everyone, 2024 has no shortage of options to keep your feet comfortable and healthy while you set out on whatever kind of adventure you love most!
Fueling Adventure Bite By Bite: Best Backcountry Food Of 2024
Big adventures call for big nutrition! And little adventures call for super tasty treats. No matter the kind of adventure you’re setting out on, you need food. Today we’re bringing you a round up of the best backcountry fuel of 2024 so that you can stay energized one bite at a time. To create this round up, we brought the opinions of our gear testers together, asking them which backcountry foods they rely on most regularly.