Large Agnes (Picture: Large Agnes)Revealed Might 1, 2026 08:05PMWe’re on the level within the yr the place you may nearly really feel the climate altering—the nice and cozy breezes of summer season transferring in, the winter chill melting away. I’d say it’s getting the Backpacker editors within the temper to go on a hike, however...

One particular person, solo backpacking tents are excellent should you’re thru-hiking, fast-packing, or backpacking large miles and wish to trim your gear weight as little as attainable. Extra livable than bivy sacks, one-person tents are designed for sleeping and unhealthy climate safety. Whereas some solo tents are extra plush and spacious than others,...

At a Look: The Hybrid Survival Equipment Excessive-tech gear buys you pace, however chilly climate and grid failures flip costly electronics into lifeless weight. Low-tech gear is bombproof, however relying solely on old-school instruments makes you too gradual when each second counts. The Hybrid Survival Equipment: Pairing each piece of fragile digital know-how...