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  • Out&Back's Favorite Camping Spots

    Our Favorite for Dispersed Camping: Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho Sawtooth National Forest offers numerous beautiful areas for dispersed campin...

  • How to Patch Holes in Sleeping Pads

    Don’t let a hole in your sleeping pad make you toss it. Here are some steps for patching a hole in an inflatable sleeping pad. What you need: Seam...

  • How to Fix Broken Tent Poles

    If you run into a break or a bend in your tent pole, don't ditch it! There are simple steps to mend a broken tent pole. 

  • How to Wash Down Sleeping Bags

    Our tips for keeping your sleeping bag in good shape all season long.  Although you don't need to wash your sleeping bag after every use, we recomm...

  • How To Wash Wool Base Layers

    Wool is an amazing material for outdoor activities all year round, but can be temperamental when washed incorrectly. Here are a few of our go-to st...

  • How to Store Ski Boots

    To avoid your ski boots getting a funky smell or a weird shape, it's important to store them properly between uses. Here's a quick guide to proper ...

  • How to Wash Snow Pants and Jackets

    Although you shouldn't wash your ski gear after EVERY use, its good to get a couple of good cleans in a season. Following a few key steps will safe...

  • How to Patch Holes in Down Jackets

    Is your favorite down jacket starting to shed some feathers? That doesn't mean it's time to ditch it! A few easy steps and you can have that proble...

  • NYT: Cheap Meets Eco-Chic

    New York Times' recent article, "Cheap Meets Eco-Chic on the Ski Slopes" features Out&Back Outdoor and Founder and CEO, Barruch Ben-Zekry. The...

  • How to Wash Down Jackets

    Washing something like a down jacket can seem daunting; it's expensive and you don't want to ruin it. We get it! So we pulled together a few simple...

  • Fixing Travel Bag Zippers

    There’s nothing like stuffing too much into a duffel bag to try and avoid checked bag fees just to break the zipper. Here are our tips to quickly f...

  • Brick & Mortor Reborn Podcast feat. Ou...

    Tune in to the 1:1 interview between Out&Back's Founder, Barruch Ben-Zekry and Brick & Mortar Reborn. He joins the show to talk about why...