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Backpackers shares in-depth outdoor gear reviews, recommendations, and guides for backpacking gear, camping gear, and hiking gear with a dash of humor. Backpackers is an outdoor publication that provides straightforward information on outdoor gear and wilderness exploration for all types of outdoor adventurers.
Backpackers
7h ago
Outdoor Vitals continues to redefine the outdoor sportswear category with its latest innovation, the Nebo Windbreaker.
The Nebo Windbreak is a revolutionary 4-ounce jacket that redefines the category by providing greater breathability and versatility than competing products.
This innovative windbreaker, which was given its name after a rugged peak where it was tested, is very adaptable and can be worn all year as a crucial component of several layering schemes.
Innovative construction enables ideal airflow, preventing moisture from accumulating within the jacket and keeping travelers dry and c ..read more
Backpackers
3d ago
Sunglasses aren’t just for looking cool (though those who wear them at night may say otherwise). It can be hard to find sunglasses that are both stylish and practical, which is why we’re stoked about Revo.
Revo has been creating highly functional sports glasses with polarized lenses since 1985, and they do it well. A good pair of polarized lenses help you to see terrain better by making images sharper and clearer, and they remove glare from the water’s surface, enabling you to better see all of the fish underneath. Plus, polarization can help reduce eye strain.
Get 25% off sitewide at Revo us ..read more
Backpackers
3d ago
What better time to get outdoors than the start of a new season?
Whether spring has you heading to pristine nature or into trail running, AllTrails+ gives you the tools you need to get outside, be safe, and stay connected.
With a 50% discount AllTrails+ subscription available from March 24 through 28 using promo code spring2023, it’s time to spring into new habits this month.
Spending less time deciding where you want to go and more time enjoying where you are is possible with the AllTrails+ membership.
Likewise, you can prepare for your outdoor trip – from elevation and terrain to weather and ..read more
Backpackers
5d ago
Spring is here, and that means it’s desert season in the west. Folks from all over venture out to enjoy the desert before it gets scorching hot. However, the desert can be a daunting and dangerous landscape at any time of year.
Yet there are reasons why so many desire to explore these arid expanses of sand and succulents. The desert may be a harsh, and at times, an almost inhospitable place to be, but it has a certain magic that will keep you returning year after year.
With that though, traveling in the desert can be a bit different than adventures in the forests or mountains. Water is harder ..read more
Backpackers
5d ago
Some 400 racers took part in the GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill Event, raising over $75,000 for environmental education programs at Friends of Camp Colton.
The 2023 event broke several records, for fundraising and participation, with nearly 400 runners racing up the mountainous slopes of the Arizona Snowbowl.
Ari Wilder, Executive Director of Friends of Camp Colton, said the GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill brings people of all ages together for an evening of fun and adventure.
“All of the proceeds from this much-loved race support Camp Colton outdoor programs for kids. Over the years, this race has made th ..read more
Backpackers
1w ago
Get ready to move fast, run errands, and conquer the mountain in comfort.
The Black Diamond Pursuit Series is a unique, highly tested, and expertly engineered collection of packs and trekking poles that offer users unmatched mobility, stability, and durability.
The new Pursuit series features 15- and 30-liter packs equipped with the Custom BD Continuous Fit Harness for seamless comfort on the move.
The Pursuit 30 Pack will keep you moving light and fast, peak after peak, while the Pursuit 15 Pack carries everything you need for a day of light and fast mountain travel.
These backpacks also feat ..read more
Backpackers
1w ago
In its continuing quest to provide customers with the best in extreme adventure gear, Sea to Summit is excited to announce new product launches for its award-winning tent and dry storage categories.
The global manufacturer of adventure equipment is expanding its tent and dry storage categories with the release of the Ikos tent, Big River Dry Pack, eVac Compression Dry Bag HD, and various product iterations within the dry storage category.
Josh Simpson, Sea to Summit’s North America General Manager, said that for more than 30 years, the brand has focused on creating some of the most innovative ..read more
Backpackers
1w ago
Do you need a comfortable, all-terrain sneaker for break-neck speed, but also want to look great doing it?
Then, the Deckers X Lab X-SCAPE SNEAKOUT GTX Low is perfect for you.
The SNEAKOUT GTX Low is designed to create new ground both on and off-road by bridging the gaps between comfort, aesthetics, and functionality.
Plant-based Sorona yarn that is laminated to GORE-TEX fabric is used to create the X-SCAPE SNEAKOUT GTX Low.
Rain or shine, this eco-friendly performance fabric effortlessly wicks away sweat for all-day comfort.
The Matryx mid-foot panel that binds laces in helps the X-SCAPE SNEA ..read more
Backpackers
2w ago
Nocs Provisions is proud to announce a fresh new take on Nocs’ award-winning Voyager binoculars.
Part of the brand’s expanding line of premium outdoor optics, the new Voyager Collection reflects Nocs’ Californian roots and the ethos of seeing the world from a new perspective.
With dazzling, vivid hues drawn from the natural surroundings, the collection also explores a visual approach hitherto unexplored in the optics industry.
Each item in the Nocs line has been expertly built to have a gripping hand feel, exceptional durability, and unrivaled optical quality in a small package.
Seven new col ..read more
Backpackers
2w ago
Grundéns has continued its expansion into the apparel market by launching its Spring 2023 collection.
With the new collection, you’ll find innovations in GORE-TEX outerwear, a special women’s bib relief system, more of their well-liked and tournament-winning footwear, and brand-new sun protection apparel.
Ash Williams, Grundéns’ VP of Marketing, said continuing to provide product innovations all anglers can trust regardless of the style of fishing they choose is paramount to our brand’s continued growth.
“The innovations throughout the spring line, from GORE-TEX outerwear to a unique reli ..read more