Your Pre-Season Backpacking Gear Checklist
You’re ready to hit the trail, but is your gear? Run through this list before packing up and heading out into the back of beyond!
How to Choose Ultralight Backpacking Gear (Tips & Tricks from a Thru-Hiker)
When I started planning my 2015 Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike, I knew I wanted ultralight backpacking gear. I wasn’t aiming for sub-10 pounds or any particular ‘goal weight’, but I wanted to make intentional gear choices that kept my base weight low without going completely barebones. (Base weight is the total weight of your pack, fully loaded, not including anything you wear, hold or consume, ie. trekking poles, food, fuel, sunscreen etc.) I ended up around 13.5 pounds, including some luxury items I decided were worth the weight. Some purists might say that to be truly ‘ultralight’ your base weight should be under 10 pounds. In my opinion, ‘ultralight’ is more of a mentality and a style, and anyone willing to debate whether you can be accurately labeled based on…
Backpacking: Our Ultimate Prep-for-the-Season Guide
You might be ready for the season, but is your gear? Here’s how to make sure.
The MSR Away Team Shares Their Favorite Outdoor & Hiking Essentials
We couldn’t be more excited to introduce the all-new MSR Away Team—a passionate crew of adventurers from around the world who will share their trips, expertise and insights with the MSR community. Chosen from nearly 1,000 applicants, these 10 amazing outdoorspeople will bring the stoke all summer long. Read on to meet the whole crew and learn about the favorite outdoor gear and hiking essentials they take on every adventure. Make sure to follow them on Instagram to see all their explorations. Corey McMullen @coreyoutdoors Home base: New Hampshire, United States Corey is a photographer and an avid backpacker and trail runner who has stayed close to home in the White Mountains of the Northeast United States since the COVID pandemic hit. This summer he plans to camp and backpack…
MSR WindBurner Stove Systems: A solution for every need
Now with windproof cooking for groups and gourmet meals.
Denali Gear List: 5 Items that Made Life Better—Plus 5 Things I Learned
A first-timer shares her experience and the gear that got her through.