These five pieces got our gear columnist through a week of surviving off the bare minimum in the backcountry New perk: Easily ...

There’s quite a few options out there that satisfy many of those requirements, including the Caltopo mobile app, Trailforks, ...

Float tube fishing basically is a floating chair equipped for angling that you can carry into Oregon's backcountry lakes.

Mountain Mentors have created one-to-one mentorship programs for women and gender-diverse individuals to make the backcountry ...

The decade-old, Portland, Oregon-based brand’s latest release, the new Backcountry Puffy Blanket, breaks the mold in terms of warmth, weight, packability, sustainability, features and even price. Here ...

Legions of outdoor enthusiasts in the Bend area turn to the local experts at Pine Mountain Sports for mountain bikes, ...

Learn More › There is no underestimating the importance of a great backpacking water filter. Out in the backcountry, a clogged filter could mean the difference between a bout of Giardia and getting to ...

A couple of weekends ago, I found myself wandering down a trail, with a backpack full of camping gear. Backpacking, while not ...

Venture’s Paragon should be a top pick for all-mountain riders looking for a reliable yet playful do-it-all split for two key ...

If you're an avid camper, you likely know someone who's built their own camp-kitchen-in-a-box that can be up and running in a ...

Where to shop for good-quality (but cheap) hiking gear And don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for discounts—both Backcountry and REI run several major sales every year, and the markdowns ...