The Ultimate Pacific Crest Trail Packing List
Headed out on the Pacific Crest Trail? Expert thru-hiker Liz “Snorkel” Thomas breaks down the gear you’ll need, with help from BACKPACKER Gear Editor Eli Bernstein.
Backpacking Gear Checklists
Not sure what to pack for your first backcountry overnight or which essentials to bring on a two-week hiking trip? Feel prepared for your next backcountry adventure, no matter the length or location, with comprehensive backpacking gear checklists from the experts at Backpacker.
They’re Hiking 8,000 Miles This Year. Here’s What’s in Their Packs.
When you’re hiking 8,000 miles in a single year, your gear needs to work. This is what Calendar Year Triple Crown hopefuls Sammy Potter and Jackson Parell are using.
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Three-Season Gear Checklist
Get trail-ready for Spring, Summer, and Fall with our comprehensive three-season gear checklist.
Snowshoeing Gear Checklist
Be prepared for the snowshoe trails with this packing list.
Rainforest Gear Checklist
Gear up for potentially sweltering heat and downpours with this gear selection.
Mountaineering Gear Checklist
Mount Everest? Rainier? Before you go, tick off each of these items for your expedition.
Hot Desert Gear Checklist
From New Mexico to the Sahara, this gear checklist will have to prepped for any desert adventure.
High Mountain Gear Checklist
Changing your altitude? From crampons to ice axes, gear up here.
Dayhiking Gear Checklist
Ready your gear quiver for a for a full day outing.
Ultralight Gear Checklist
Strip off the pounds with our ultralight checklist and hit the trail light as a feather.