Best backpacking gear for every budget includes ultralight packs, insulated sleeping pads, and weather-resistant tents ...

Getting food ready at camp shouldn’t take longer than setting up a tent. That’s where 19 quick backpack-friendly meals come in handy, especially when hunger shows up before the fire’s even ready. They ...

The best 2-person backpacking tents are identified and chosen based on in-field experience evaluating tent durability, weather resistance, and comfort. The weight, price, and other features are also ...

I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

Are you tired of cramming for finals under stuffy, fluorescent lights? Do you yearn for the outdoors? Backpacking can help — all you need is a destination, a backpack and a plan. In Preparation ...

Having a decent sleeping pad is critical for enjoying a good night’s sleep outdoors. The best sleeping pads — combined with a cozy sleeping bag and camping pillow — can even be as comfortable as your ...

After carrying a heavy backpack around four countries in Europe, I regretted leaving my carry-on suitcase at home.

Both the men’s and women’s backpack designs offer a high level of comfort even while carrying heavy loads. It can be hard to find a backpack that fits petite bodies, but the Gregory Deva pack seems to ...

Spending a year on a solo backpacking trip changed me in ways I didn't expect. It was lonely but satisfying, and I came home with a new perspective.