Backcountry.com's Spring Catalog Cover Photo

by Tommy Chandler, Photo Editor

Backcountry.com's Spring Catalog Cover Photo

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Backcountry.com Presents: When Animals Attack!!!

by Toni Isom and Genevieve Mount

Don’t become a bear burger—read our tips, watch our Oscar-winning videos, and learn how to deal with animal encounters in the backcountry.

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The Chlorophyll Breakdown

by Kate Showalter

Hike to see autumn's blaze

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Employee Gear Closet – Brenda Leonard

by Toni Isom

Find out what backpacking addict and Backcountry.com employee Brenda Leonard won’t head into the backcountry without.

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Summertime and the Giving is Easy

by Kate Showalter

From Nepal to the Wasatch, Backcountry.com gets involved. See what we're doing to help conservation efforts and how you can contribute your time, effort, and love for the outdoors.

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Employee Gear Closet: Greer Hitch

by Kate Showalter

Backcountry.com, Backcountry, Employee Gear Closet: Greer Hitch

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Be Afraid

by Adam Riser

Does the slightest rustle outside your bivy cause you to recreate the tent scene from the Blair Witch Project? Find out more about what you should and should not fear next time you venture into the wild.

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Winter Camping 101

by Derrek Hanson

Over the years, we’ve learned a thing or two about winter camping. Here are some tips and ideas to inspire you to create your own winter camping adventure.

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How to pitch a tent in a storm

by Adam Riser

The storm won’t stop. The water’s rising in your tent’s aptly named “bathtub floor,” and soon one of the flexing poles will snap. You would be sleeping soundly if you knew how to pitch a tent properly

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Mysterious Tent Odors

by Backcountry Bob

We have an old tent and fly that smell very badly. I imagine this smell is from mildew, but it’s not the usual mildew smell. It has a unique, almost vomit-like smell. What causes this and how can I get rid of it?

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Employee Gear Closet - Charla Brown

by Justin Mool

Go hiking with our human resources guru and her little bambina.

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Tent Vent

by Backcountry Bob

Looking for a good 2-person, 3-season tent that doesn't build up so much moisture inside. I know ventilation is everything, but I've read mixed ideas on some tents I've considered, so I'm confused you could say. Also, I figure 3-5 pounds will cover it, but do you recommend going with a heavier tent, with more options, and splitting up extra weight with a hiking partner? Thanks.

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Dead Weight

by Josh Rhea

Ultralight: a term that’s fast taking extreme's place as the outdoor term du jour. The BackcountryStore.com pro staff demystifies, debunks and dehypes everything you think you know about it. Then we'll tell you how cool it really is.

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Tents: Stuff or Roll?

by Backcountry Bob

What's the best way to pack a tent—fold it or stuff it? What are the pros and cons of each method?

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Moldy Tents

by This Month's Question

I have got a The North Face Mountain 25 Tent which I am really pleased with, can you tell me how to get small [mold] spores out from the fly?

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Best of Backcountry.com

by The Editors

Summer is the season of diversity at the Backcountry.com offices. Employee posses of skiers and snowboarders splinter, each chasing any of the myriad warm-weather backcountry adventures to be had around Utah. That diversity is reflected in our gear awards—from tents to hydration packs, climbing shoes to kayak paddles, we worked hard to choose the best single piece of gear for each activity.