Bear Bearvault Bv500
BearVault BV500 · United States
Gear
Gear on Pack and Summit: pack, shelter, sleep system, Base weight and going lighter, Footwear and blisters and Layering systems.
Profiles
Bear Ursack Major
Bear-resistant food storage · Spectra fabric laminate
Rain Shells And How Waterproofing Fails
Pacific Crest Trail · Long-distance permit from the Pacific...
Satellite Garmin Inreach Messenger
Satellite communicator · United States
Satellite Garmin Inreach Mini 2
Satellite communicator · Emergency communication and two-way...
Satellite Zoleo
Satellite communicator · Canada
Shelter Big Agnes Copper Spur
Copper Spur HV UL2 · Big Agnes
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Himlung Himal Base Camp Avalanche Leaves 14 Missing
An avalanche triggered by heavy snowfall buried Himlung Himal Base Camp on September 27, 2026, leaving 14 Nepalese expedition staff missing and two guides
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Backpacker Editors Pick Fall Gear for Adventure Travelers
Backpacker magazine's editors highlight three pieces of gear they used in September 2026, including a multi-tool survival knife, alpaca wool socks, and a
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Russian Team Seeks Funding for New Everest Route
An all-Russian team, led by Andrey Vasiliev, is seeking funding to pioneer a new alpine-style route on Everest without oxygen or support next spring.
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Lightning Strike Kills Hiker in Utah's Tin Shack Shelter
A 19-year-old hiker died after lightning struck a historic metal shelter on Mount Timpanogos, exposing the danger of such structures during storms.
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Squamish Climber Stranded After Rappel Miscommunication
A climber was rescued by drone after a rappelling error on the Stawamus Chief. Three experienced out-of-town climbers became separated on descent from the Alaska Highway route, leading to the overnight operation.
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Ultralight Hikers Add Weight Back for Comfort and Safety
Thru-hiker Ayesha Cording explains why experienced ultralight backpackers often add weight back to their packs, detailing specific gear swaps made after
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Backpacker Editor's Guide to Jungle Camping
A Backpacker editor shares essential gear and planning tips for camping in remote tropical rainforests, based on her recent expedition to Papua New Guinea.
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Documentary Investigates Mallory's 1924 Everest Summit Claim
The 2010 film 'The Wildest Dream' follows Conrad Anker's expedition to determine if George Mallory and Sandy Irvine could have summited Everest in 1924
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Maroon Bells Climbing Closed After Second Fatal Fall
The U.S. Forest Service closed climbing on Maroon Peak on September 8, 2026, for a body recovery after a second climber died in the Elk Range within a
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Climbers Rescued After Night Stranded on Wyoming's Pingora
Two climbers spent a night stranded on Pingora Peak in Wyoming's Wind River Range after their rope got stuck during a retreat.
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Ultralight Expert's Final Gear Picks and Passes
In his final column for Backpacker, ultralight gear expert Nate Pipenberg details specific equipment he would buy with his own money and what he advises
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Adventure Cat Simon Prepares for Seven Summits Expedition
JJ Yosh and his cat Simon, known as Backpacking Kitty, plan a multi-year quest to climb the Seven Summits, with Simon's participation carefully managed for
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First Gravel Race Success Through Prepared Gear
A beginner's first gravel race in Michigan's Cow Pie Classic proved that thoughtful gear choices, not speed, ensured completion of the 34-mile route.
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Goose Pond Shelter Offers Unexpected Luxury
On Day 119 of their thru-hike, the author describes discovering Goose Pond Shelter, a fully enclosed cabin with bunks, mattresses, and a caretaker who
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Ultralight Columnist's Final Gear Picks
A former gear columnist shares his personal picks for ultralight packs and jackets after 5 years of reviews, advising against pricey high-tech materials.
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REI Labor Day Sale: 25% Off Backpacking Gear
REI's Labor Day sale offers 25% off backpacking gear from brands like Therm-a-Rest, Gregory, and Jetboil, including tents, packs, and stoves.
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1963 Backpack Found on Melting Austrian
A German climber's backpack lost in 1963 was found on a melting Austrian glacier, showing how retreating ice reveals old mountaineering artifacts.
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REI Labor Day Sale: 8 Hiking Gear Deals
Backpacker editors picked eight discounted REI Labor Day sale items like tents, a water purifier, and hiking shoes, based on field testing.