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Chicago, IL: Chain O Lakes State Park

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Hike rolling prairies, expansive wetlands, and a peaceful stretch of the Fox River on this easy 5.6-mile hike in Chain O Lakes State Park.

Rocky Mountain National Park: Mirror Lake

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Wander through lush forests and high-alpine meadows to a pair of secluded mountain lakes nestled at the foot of the Mummy Range.

Pacific Crest Trail: CA Section 6

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CA 74 to I-10: This 54.3-mile segment serves up an ecological buffet, passing through all California six life zones from the scrubby desert floor to the frosty spine of the San Jacinto Range.

Mt. Rainier -20 (Sleeping Bag)

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I love this bag. Used it for many Winter trips and has kept me warm every time. I even slept in a snow cave with it. Works great! ... Read more

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guide pants (first ascent)

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These pants are so comfortable when I tried them on they seemed to be made for me. I got them at my Eddie Bauer store for 69.95 a ... Read more

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Chile: Private Patagonia

Explore Chile's mind-bending terrain without joining the throngs on the popular trekker circuit. On this paddle/hike/horse adventure, you'll have glacier-chiseled fjords, sky-piercing mountains, and best-ever camping all to yourself.

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Hiking Wales: Fresh Tracks Through History

Beachside trek meets pub crawl meets castle tour on Europe's newest long trail, the 870-mile Wales Coast Path, officially opened in May 2011. We have the beta on its highlights.

Easy Money: Where to Find Gear Savings

Whether you're buying maps or park passes, there are easy ways to save a few bucks.

Gear Guide 2013: Backpacks

Treat your back to the perfect load-hauler.

Raising the Bar: Best Energy Bars for Backpackers

We tested 40 new energy bars flavors and culled these five top picks.

What Kind of Hiker Are You?

Find your personality type and trips that match your adventure style.

Survival: Animal Attacks

Don’t be prey. Learn where you’re likely to encounter North America’s deadliest predators.

Master Class: Lighten Your Pack

Drop 5, 10, or 15 pounds (or more!) by packing smart, planning ahead, and fine-tuning essentials.

Reader Wildlife Photos

A call for reader wildlife photos returned outstanding shots of true wild life.

Blood, Sweat, & Beers

Join editor-in-chief Dennis Lewon for a hike--and cancer-fighting concert--in the Rockies.

Gear Guide 2013: Backpacks

Treat your back to the perfect load-hauler.

Gear Guide 2013 Table of Contents

412 trail-tested products

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Gear Review: The North Face Summit Series Anti-Matter Softshell

This softshell packs a double punch with waterproofing and breathability.

Gear Review: Big Sky Soul Tent

Go lightweight with this freestanding solo tent.

Gear Review: GoLite Z10 Sleeping Bag

This down bag delivers on warmth and packability.

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August's Year of the Reader Photo Contest

Here are our favorite pictures from this month's photo contest. Vote for your favorite to help us choose the winner. The winning photo will be published in Backpacker's August issue and the winner will receive a Tamron zoom lens*.

BACKPACKER Year of the Reader Photo Contest

Here's our favorite pictures from this month's photo contest. Vote for your favorite to help us choose the winner. The winning photo will be published in Backpacker's June issue and the winner will receive a Tamron zoom lens*.

Vote For Your Favorite Reader Photo

Here's our top ten favorite pictures from this month's photo contest. Vote for your favorite to help us choose the winner. The winning photo will be published in Backpacker's May issue.

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