At Backpacker, we don’t just love gear, we live in it. Over the past 12 months our staffers and testers have hiked thousands ...

Go behind the scenes at the Outside Lab. See how we used data and science to stress-test rain shells, backpacks, and ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you're heading out for a camping or backpacking trip, packing smart is important. Being outdoors can be an incredible experience, but it ...

Products like lightweight inflatable chairs can help to make your time at camp comfortable and fun. Will you be carrying all of your gear on your back while you hike to your designated backcountry ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Backpacking off-grid can be a life-changing experience, especially because you can opt out of civilization temporarily and enjoy some peace ...

A backpacking rain jacket is a must-have, even if you’re expecting nothing but bright, sunny hiking weather. Mother Nature is unpredictable; you never know when the sky might open up in a torrential ...

Excited for some epic outdoor spring adventures? Before you hit the road for your next hike or camping trip, take stock of your outdoor gear and see what needs updating for the new season. Amazon's ...

Over the years, ultralight backpacking has garnered an unfortunate reputation: obsessive, elitist, unsafe, prohibitively expensive. While we could debate the first three (obsessive is the only one I’d ...

Backpacking is just like day hiking. Except instead of finishing the day by going home to a shower and a home-cooked meal, you camp alongside the trail, don’t shower, and eat someone’s best attempt at ...