Andrew Skurka is a professional backpacker and author of The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide.
A Backpacker Tests Zoleo's New Satellite Communicator
How does it compare against the competition? A guide finds out.
Andrew Skurka
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How to Plan a Successful Backpacking Trip in 7 Steps
Follow these steps to spend less time stressing over the details and more time on the trail
A Mountain Guide's Footwear Picks for Extreme Backpacking
Find the trail runners that work best off-trail and in mixed conditions
8 of the Most Adventurous Trail Runs in Colorado
Get off-trail just a couple hours' drive from Denver and the Front Range
You Should Be Downloading Your Trail Maps
Here's how to use Gaia GPS to save your route so you never get lost again
Yes, I Sleep with My Food in the Backcountry
Here's how to assess when it's safe to do so
Runners, Meet Your Perfect Boxer-Briefs
The new men's Saxx Kinetic HD Briefs got a serious upgrade from the previous model—and they're way better for high-output activities
After Months of Testing, This $45 Headlamp Is My New Go-To
It's an upgrade on my previous favorite, the Iota, and my new go-to for backpacking and trail running
Test Yourself: How Well Can You Navigate?
A checklist of essential skills, concepts, and definitions
This Skill Will Help You Be an Expert Navigator
Your mindset is your most important tool in the backcountry
The Gear You Need to Navigate in the Backcountry
How to build a system of equipment that will offer direction in wild landscapes
A Backpacker's Guide to Maps
What types to bring, where to find them, and how to make your own
9 Years, 1,000 Miles, 1 Trusty Pair of Trekking Poles
The Alpine Carbon Corks aren't cheap, but they're the best collapsible poles for rugged use
How to Make Homemade Chili for Your Next Backpacking Trip
A recipe for the backcountry, designed by a high-end chef
An Easy-to-Make, Savory Backcountry Breakfast
And it's a hundred times better than an energy bar
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