Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Dec 13, 2002
Pros: Rigorous field-tested gear evaluations, expanded destination coverage, inspirational stories, practical skills, safety tips, compelling photography
Cons: Only nine issues yearly, expensive subscription cost, some issues are slim, limited availability at newsstands
Summary: Have you ever dreamed about backpacking through secluded, off-the-beaten-path wildness areas – perhaps into pristine areas of national parks or untouched ecosystems? Before you head out, check out a few issues of Backpacker magazine first. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 27, 2010
Pros: Fantastic Articles, Great Reviews, Pictures, A Real Passion
Cons: Ads, Not a long reading time each issue
Summary: As a man of frugality, I'm so glad that my parents are subscribers to Backpacker Magazine. Since they live close to me, I don't even need to put on my backpacking gear to pick their old issues up. Rather, I simply walk less than a mile away, ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 21, 2008
Pros: reasonable price for subscription. Good online web page, good product variety reviews.
Cons: issues are a little thin, many ads, recipes usually good for car camping, not backpacking
Summary: My husband and I have subscribed to this magazine for several years and fight over who gets to read it first when it comes in the mail. It really does have something for everyone, from short hikes to longer trips and treks. I think there is something for ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 2, 2003
Pros: Photography; Solid advice and facts
Cons: Subscription and newsstand prices are somewhat high
Summary: Hiking in the great outdoors is an activity that I like to partake in from time to time. It’s one of those sports/hobbies that can sometimes be strenuous, sometimes relaxing, and almost always enjoyable for its experience of nature. Living in the city and ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 27, 2003
Pros: Excellent Gear Reviews, Helpful Trip Ideas, Great All Around Hiking Magazine
Cons: A bit pricey it seems (for the subscription)
Summary: Are you one of those hikers who actually want to get out there and do something, as opposed to the outdoor types who read Ou
tside?
Then you will probably enjoy Backpacker Magazine much more. Backpacker’s been ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 8, 2002
Pros: Great articles and pictures for the serious and casual backpacker.
Cons: None
Summary: I am reviewing Backpacker magazine because I will never give up the idea that I want to backpack in the woods. Not just a little hike but a real trek. I have the February and March 2002 issues which are very different. The February issue with ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 21, 2001
Pros: The best gear reviews, wonderful articles on places to go, and saves you money!
Cons: It only comes out 9 times a year!
Summary: Backpacker magazine is obviously a magazine that is about the wonderful world of backpacking. They do gear reviews, rate places to go, have excellent stories, and if you pay attention to their advertising you can really save some money. I think that ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 6, 2001
Pros: Great info, good price.
Cons: None.
Summary: Have you ever heard that song? Sorry that I sing off key...
Confined to the house for most of this past winter I found myself with hours a day and nothing to do. One day my children gathered up all the magazines they could find. They brought ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 2, 2000
Pros: Great articles, product reviews, and ideas
Cons: None
Summary: This magazine is the best in the business in providing quality information on the outdoors. Its reviews of places and excursions are great and provide really helpful info. And the product information is phenomenal. You actually get information from ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 10, 2000
Pros: widely available, good balance of information
Cons: none
Summary: I buy BackPacker because it seems to have the best content and strikes a nice balance between camping, hiking, climbing, trail info and gear reviews. Some magazines out there do a good job in one area of the outdoors but sometimes that does not warrant ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 14, 2000
Pros: Safes you money
Cons: Only 9 issues per year
Summary: This is the Consumer Reports of the backpacking world. Compared to other hiking magizines like "Outside" that advertise everything as top of the line with out evidence, Backpacker's reserchers test varoius products for months before writing a ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 20, 2000
Pros: Excellent reviews
Cons: Not published year round.
Summary: I started getting Backpacker at the local EMS whenever there was something interesting on the cover, usually the annual gear review or editor's choice awards. Eventually, I broke down and got a subscription, and I'm happy I did. Without it, I never ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 28, 2000
Pros: Comprehensive, well-written
Cons: Too much gear, not enough adventure
Summary: Each year, when it's time to renew my subscription to Backpacker, I have to think about it because it's too heavy on product reviews.
That was great when I started out backpacking and I needed a tent, stove, backpack, sleeping bags, pad, ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 22, 2000
Pros: educational, beautiful... very interesting
Cons: n/a
Summary: When people see me walking around on my back nestled in the top part of pack is an easy to grab magazine. What magazine may this be? Backpacker.
I was in an airport awaiting my plane, where I wanted something to read, there I found Backpacker ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 13, 2000
Pros: photography, down to earth atmosphere
Cons: few
Summary: As an avid BACKPACKER, I enjoy reading Backpacker Magazine for several reasons. First of all, the product reviews issue is second to none. They even steer you in the right direction for prices as well. You don't feel like you have to spend the most money ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 19, 2000
Pros: good articles, great advice
Cons: too bad it can't come every week!
Summary: Backpacker magazine is the must-have magazine for backpackers, dayhikers, and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. This is the only magazine which I read cover to cover every issue. The editors have been able to cram advice columns, adventure stories, ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 16, 1999
Pros: great outdoor advice, wonderful equipment reviews
Cons: some of the equipment reviewed is a little pricey pricy
Summary: Backpacker magazine is an excellent publication for many reasons. As a lifelong student of nature, it expands my horizons of travel planning. It shows me places I may never get to travel to, but still am able to appreciate the beauty. As an ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 12, 1999
Pros: Breathtaking pictures, superb gear reviews
Cons: No stories on interesting outdoor enthusiasts
Summary: Since I bought my first Backpacker Magazine four years, I have been a religious reader. To give a little insight into what this magazine tries to accomplish, I think that I had better be speaking to the right people. First of all, you must be a nature ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Feb 25, 2013
Pros: The pictures are artistic and well done.
Cons: No substance.
Summary: I was dismayed when I read the string of 5 star reviews given to Backpacker magazine. Who paid these reviewers to give them a bias and unblemished rating? I found backpacker neither interesting to read, nor useful in the information
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