I just emailed Backpacker mag yesterday evening about that very thing. I was a charter member when Backpacker came out and they only had 4 issues a year; bulky, high gloss, glued backbone (no staples) and fabulous articles and photos. All the ads were from equipment manufacturers and food suppliers. I recently bought a copy and was sorely disappointed in the quantity and quality of what had once been worth having. I even used the yuppie word on them too. When I read your post I had to laugh. I see that others view that rag and subpar as well. Maybe my little blast of reality will inspire them to do something about their quality. Anyway, thanks for the great chuckle and have a great new year.Originally Posted by Blue Jay