From the arid Sonoran desert to the Scottish Highlands, these are some of the best permit-free backcountry overnight ...

3D printing can help lighten your pack and cut costs. These practical camping and backpacking gadgets show what you can make before your next trip.

The Nemo Dragonfly Osmo is ultralight, compact, and tougher than it looks.

Join the Inter-Mountain Alpine Club (I-MAC) for its 2026 Backpacking School. The two-day weekend event is free and open to ...

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 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 ...

If you’re planning a trip into the wilderness, you’ll need a backpacking pack. Backpacking packs are different from standard backpacks because they have a larger carrying capacity and feature more ...

For outdoor enthusiasts, clean and safe drinking water isn’t something to be taken for granted. Whether you're spending the day trekking through remote wilderness, embarking on a multi-day hike or ...

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 ...

Amazon has picnic essentials to make dining al fresco more enjoyable, including an insulated backpack with plates, wine ...

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 ...