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 ...

Our list of the 10 backpacking essentials for any overnight hiking trip includes crucial kit that should go without no matter where you're going, what season and how experienced you are Miss 'Stranger ...

You’ve planned your route, broken-in hiking shoes, and found a backpack that doesn’t rub your shoulders to the point of wanting to punt it into a lake. The hiking agenda is ready, but did you pack ...

Picking the right kit is crucial for a winter trekking trip, but if you think your gear choice doesn’t matter in the summer, think again. Summer sunshine can make life just as tough as winter snow if ...

Best backpacking gear for every budget includes ultralight packs, insulated sleeping pads, and weather-resistant tents ...

I’ll never forget that feeling of anxiety when my younger sister and I got lost up Pen Y Fan two years ago, a spontaneous Sunday trip that went terribly wrong. Looking back, it doesn’t surprise me; we ...

One of the best parts of trekking into the wilderness is leaving behind the detritus of civilized life—shaving kit, comb, dental floss, deodorant. But let’s face it: the great outdoors is a grimy, ...