Some of the filters barely registered the change in water quality, delivering beautiful water with minimal effort. Some of them broke. (For the ultralight fanatics I also weighed them before and after ...

To help you choose, I tested the best water purification tablets and assessed them on a number of key metrics. While I typically use one of the best backpacking water filters when out in the ...

Backpacking codes are a good way to stock up ... for a new player to become familiar with how the game works. And the best part? These codes are completely free to use, making it easy for everyone ...

We tested a variety of men’s hiking shoes and picked our favorites based on comfort, durability, fit, performance, and value.

‘The Five’ co-hosts discuss how Ohio Sen. JD Vance had to ‘battle’ moderators during the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate.

Rucking, the practice of walking (or hiking) with a weighted ... while others use backpacks specifically designed to carry weight plates. What works best for you will be your decision, so to ...

The best backpack leaf blowers combine powerful performance with ergonomic comfort, making them ideal for anyone managing a larger yard or outdoor space filled with trees. If you’ve been ...

Kim Apodaca, a stylist based in Los Angeles, California, says to choose “real” rain jackets over poncho styles. “I recall ...

The contoured yoke padded shoulder straps, waist belt, and reinforced back panel attempt to ease the burden, but these bags aren’t the best choice for backcountry backpacking. If that’s your ...

Since I began traveling more in 2022, backpacking has felt like my best option to have less stuff to worry about losing. In August 2022, I spent a week backpacking for the first time through ...