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 ...

I’m not trying to be controversial, but pants are easily my favorite item of outdoor apparel. With two decades of outdoor experience under my literal and metaphorical belt, I’ve worn dozens of ...

A great dessert for backpacking is Astronaut Ice Cream. The freeze-dried treat is ready to open and eat, without the need for ...

Whether you’re an experienced hiker or you only just started exploring national, state and local parks, a hiking checklist can help keep you organized and prepared so you don’t suddenly remember 20 ...

All the expert-recommended gear you'll need on the trail. Travel and Leisure / David Hattan Planning your gear for a hiking trip amps up anticipation in the best way. Whether you’re heading out on a ...

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 ...

When it comes to outdoor activities, hiking has one of the lowest barriers to entry out there. It’s almost free (minus the transportation cost to get to the trail), doesn’t require much know-how and ...

Benjamin Tepler is a Senior Gear Editor at Outside with a focus on hiking and backpacking equipment. As a former food critic, he is a strong advocate for the advancement of better-tasting backpacking ...

Let’s face it, hiking is one of those weird sports that seems like it should be free, but in reality has loads of start-up costs, and finding the best budget hiking gear can be quite difficult. When ...

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I love true-survival podcasts. Every time I listen, I’m constantly yelling in my van, “Why don’t you have a Garmin InReach? Why didn’t you download the GPS maps ahead of time?” It got me thinking … ...