PM We’re at the point in the year where you can almost feel the weather changing—the warm breezes of summer moving in, the ...

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 ...

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Little-known fact: One of your favorite outdoor brands is likely making gear for the military. From Arc'teryx to Polartec, a large slice of the gear industry takes on massive military contracts, ...

If you're only going hiking for a day you really don't need a huge pack, just something compact and comfortable. From ...

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 ...

I know that I test and write about a lot of expensive gear that not everyone can afford. For the vast majority of my time as an outdoor enthusiast, I was one of those people. When I think of ...

Having the right camping gear can make all the difference between a memorable weekend outside and a frustrating one. Forgetting an air mattress can lead to sleepless nights, while picking the wrong ...

There’s no way around it: quality backpacking gear is expensive. Learning how to care for it is the best way to make the most of your investment. Here are four easy things you need to do as soon as ...

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North America offers countless backpacking options. Without much fanfare, hiking and backpacking have become two of the country’s most popular outdoor activities. According to the 2022 Outdoor ...