As hiking packs grow in volume they seem to become more daunting and ever more technical, and while large backpacking backpacks do incorporate more features than your small daypack, the principle ...

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 ...

Whether you're headed out for a quick overnight or trekking the Continental Divide for several months, your tent is the first line of defense between you and the elements. From weight to wind ...

Backpacking is just like day hiking. Except instead of finishing the day by going home to a shower and a home-cooked meal, you camp alongside the trail, don’t shower, and eat someone’s best attempt at ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Backpacking can be a fun activity that's also beneficial for both your physical and mental health, giving you a great workout while also ...

There is a soft place in my heart for REI tents. As a burgeoning backpacker in the early '90s, I bought an REI tent on sale for about $150 and kept it for years, staking the two-person shelter out on ...