Perfecting the art of backpacking is as much about knowing what to leave behind as it is about knowing what to take. I’ve met mountaineers so weight conscious that they cut the handle off their ...

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The best backpacking gear list is not all-inclusive. While it may not cover everything you need on a backpacking trip, it includes 20 of the most important items on your packing list—at least in our ...

I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

European travel expert Rick Steves weighs in a piece of hiking gear that while it may be quite expensive, will ultimately be ...

There’s nothing quite like pitching a tent at a secluded alpine lake with the wind in your hair, the scent of pine in your nostrils, and a view of the Milky Way twinkling into view. Something about ...

If you spend any sort of time outside, even once temperatures plummet, these cold-weather must-haves will come in handy. A ...

Whether you’re preparing for your first backpacking trip or packing the night before your once-in-a-lifetime, it’s important to remember the essentials with a backpacking checklist. I’ve been ...

Not all hiking gear is created equal. In this showdown, we compare budget-friendly and premium hiking essentials, highlighting durability, performance, and value. Discover which gear choices make ...

Lying on the bare earth beneath the open sky may sound idyllic, but for most of us (and our backs), it does not feel idyllic. I, like most, crave outdoor adventure while also enjoying modern amenities ...