Growing up in the Cascade Mountain Range, I started backpacking with my dad when I was a small child and still do two decades later. The process of preparing for a backpacking trip can be daunting, so ...

A durable, comfortable backpack is essential for day trips. Look for one with enough space for your gear, snacks, and water.

To make sure you don't show up unprepared-or overpack-use this beach vacation packing list to guarantee you have everything ... Beach towels (We like the Nomadix Original Towel, $40; its ultralight ...

This list features examples of well-designed, well-built ultralight spinning reels that are suited to fishing streams, rivers, ponds, reservoirs, and even saltwater bays and estuaries. We’re ...

We tested 11 pairs of hiking sandals for comfort, traction and more. Only 1 pair is worth your money. Here’s why.

If you’ve always wanted to marry your love for running and backpacking, then we found your next go-to sport: fastpacking. This activity is an outdoor adventure devotee's dream, giving you the ...

One of the stand-out freestanding tents from Outdoor Life’s 2024 backpacking gear test is the Zpacks FreeZip 2P. It won the best upgrade award in our test of ultralight tents because it’s bombproof in ...

Small, lightweight items that make their life easier are more likely to make it into their packing list, including conveniences ... more likely to use a gifted ultralight titanium mug than I ...

OL staff writer Laura Lancaster and I tested the best backpacking sleeping bags in the field to determine which are best suited to varying conditions, sleeping habits, and backpacking kits. I also ...

Lightent 2 Pro is an ultralight, compact tent designed to shelter trekkers, hikers and cycle tourists. The system of external poles allows quick and easy set-up, even in harsh weather conditions, and ...