Hiking and camping with the best backpacking gear is one of the most awe-inspiring ways to adventure in the great outdoors. You can walk deep into the woods, mountains or desert with everything you ...

Discover the top-rated backpacking kitchen gear for 2026, including lightweight stoves, nesting pots, and easy camp meals for ...

This question is all about aspiration. I remember the first time I saw an ultralight-equipped hiker like it was yesterday. I was exploring Oregon’s Cascades with an overloaded pack and had just ...

A Yosemite backpacking guide shares his picks for the best backpacking gear to fill your pack in 2019. As a multiday backpacking guide in the Yosemite high country, I’ve logged some rough trips ...

Add Outdoor Life (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. If ...

When you’re logging miles on the trail by day, a backpacking tent is your priceless refuge by night. It’s the shelter that will keep you warm, dry and away from bugs, where you’ll snooze, change ...

A look at unique backpacking gear that offers surprising benefits on the trail.

Backcountry shelter has changed a lot in the 16 years since REI debuted the Half Dome 2. But this tent? Not so much. REI knew it had something good from the get-go: a tent that's big enough, tough ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? The Osprey Aerial Plus 60 is a go-to for women backpackers. The pack has ...

The essential backpacking gear that keeps them safe and pain-free on-trail. Taylor Fox is an editor at Travel + Leisure where she tests, researches, and writes about travel products. Taylor holds ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If getting "away from the things of man" is something that appeals to the dad in your life, then you've got a good starting point for Father's ...

Does my dog need an ultralight water bowl? Well, no--but every ounce counts, right? When I'm already carrying extra food and water for my best friend, I'm glad when her gear is as light and compact as ...