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.
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
Day-Hiking Gear List – Full Day
If you plan well, a day-hiking gear list for a full-day is hardly more than you need for a casual afternoon outing. If you have food, water, an extra layer, and reliable navigation, you’re going to be just fine.
Save or Splurge? Maggie’s Top Swaps for Budget-Friendly Backpacking Apparel
Should you splurge or save on backpacking apparel? For many items, you can opt away from name brands for the same performance. These are our top swaps for saving money with your backpacking clothes this season.
My Biggest Gear Regrets and What I Do Differently Now
Our gear writer has screwed up pretty much everything there is to screw up. That’s how you learn (and become a gear writer), right?
The Story Behind Colorful, Custom Fleeces from Sambob
SamBob fleece started with a dream of making outdoor gear… four months in, he can’t keep up with the custom, colorful fleece pullovers orders
Maggie Answers Your Backpacking Questions Part I: Backpacking Gear
How do I save money on backpacking gear without sacrificing quality? What’s the best sports bra for thru-hiking? What should I put in a DIY first-aid kit? Maggie answers reader-submitted gear questions here.
Overnight Backpacking Gear List
Overnight trips are one of the best ways to get into backpacking. Here’s the gear you should always have in your pack.