A breakdown of affordable yet reliable backpacking gear that delivers strong performance without breaking the $200 budget, ...

A look at the standout backpacking gear offering the best performance, comfort, and value today.

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Backpacking sounds simple until you’re actually out there. A steep trail, sore shoulders, and the realization that you forgot ...

What you wear makes the difference between a great day on the trail and miles of discomfort. Our picks for the best hiking ...

There’s a very simple argument for having a car camping setup separate from your usual backpacking kit: Comfort. REI has a full selection of gear that provides cushier sleeping arrangements and ...

I love family camping. Even when my teenage boys are fighting over dumb things and throwing rocks way too close to where I’m sitting, I just lean back in my camp chair and take a giant whiff of pine ...

There’s nothing quite like getting into the great outdoors and going for a hike, but without the best pair of hiking socks, ...