Uinta Highline Out and Back Gear
This is the gear Backpacking Routes co-founder Jeff Garmire took on his out-and-back hike of the Uinta Highline Trail.
Where Did Your Gear Come From? Triaging Ethical Consumerism in the Outdoor Community
Should consumers take more responsibility in the ethics of our purchases? After discovering the unethical origins of a piece of his gear, Jacob examines this idea in triage scenarios for ethical consumerism
“I am Water” Heidi Sfiligoi (Visual Poem)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heidi Adele (@heidihike) This digital poem explores Heidi’s journey away from the bustling chaos of city life and the influence of water and nature on finding herself. It features content of backpacking routes and sections from: Quilotoa Loop – Ecuador Lane Cove Read more
Want to Volunteer for Trail Maintenance? Here’s How to Get Started
The beautiful thing about adopting a trail is you discover how much work goes into maintaining the trail systems across the United States. Here’s how to get started, and what it entails
We Deserved to Have Max Patch Taken Away
If restricted access is what it takes to save Max Patch, so be it. The fact they made the call shows the extent of the area’s mistreatment
Maggie’s Colorado Trail Gear List
This is the gear and apparel BPR co-founder Maggie will be taking on her 485-mile thru-hike of the Colorado Trail.
Effective Immediately, All Camping is Prohibited on Max Patch
Max Patch, a popular Appalachian Trail camping spot, has been closed to all camping and overnight activity. The restrictions, effective immediately, were announced Thursday, July 1, by Pisgah National Forest. A press release said the move was made to reduce impacts to natural resources and protect public health and safety Read more
Mountain West / High-Elevation Backpacking Gear List
The high-elevation mountain routes have epic views, rugged passes, and unpredictable weather. Here are our gear recommendations for mountainous backpacking trips.
It’s Not Your Imagination. There’s a Shortage of Outdoor Gear
As outdoor recreation soared in the pandemic summer of 2020, increased demand for gear coupled with Covid-related supply problems caused shortages of everything from bicycles to tents. And it doesn’t appear to be getting better this year as Americans continue to head for the outdoors in record numbers and supply problems persist.
After 20 Years in the Dirt, Big Agnes Co-Founders Talk About Sustainability
Recycled gear and sustainability weren’t a priority in the outdoor industry when Bill Gamber and Len Zanni started Big Agnes in 2001. Although Bill lived off the grid—and still does—in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where Big Agnes is headquartered, he wasn’t thinking about sustainability as a business model. “We started the Read more