The Hiker Box
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How a 67-year-old Grandmother Unintentionally Pioneered Ultralight Backpacking
In 1955, 67-year-old Emma “Grandma” Gatewood told her 11 children she was “going for a hike in the woods." She conveniently forgot to mention this...
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The BRS 3000t: Ultralight, Ultra-Cheap, and Ultra-Unreliable
You can never be sure what you're going to get with this popular ultralight backpacking stove.
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My husband is an camping gear brand snob. I wear free stuff. Is his ridicule legit?
When is the brand name worthwhile? One hiker explores the differences between her "free" rain jacket and her husband's pricey name-brand one.
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A New Fabric is Here to Turn Ultralight Gear On Its Head (Again)
A new material has entered the ultralight discussion.
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Gear: Get Yourself a Disembodied Hood
This thru-hiker loved his sun hoodie so much, he cut it to pieces.
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Letters: Don't Change Too Much
Jack Hauen responds to Issue 5's story about the demise of the American Backcountry.
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Do We Need a Trekking Pole Water Filter?
Innovative, maybe, but we weren't fans of the PurTrek trekking pole. Here's why.
