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 ...

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 ...

Planning a multi-day adventure in the great outdoors? A hardworking backpacking tent is the most important bit of kit you can take along for the ride. As the name suggests, a backpacking tent is ...

Featured in our best backpacking water filter review ... While we could have left the list with the products above, we felt several camp accessories were worth mentioning. From camp storage ...

You may not need a book, binoculars, disco ball, or item from this list, but luxury items can spark joy on your next fall backpacking adventure and prove to be worth the weight. When you have to ...

Forget what you think you know about backpacks. The hands-free hero bag has evolved over the decades to go beyond basic knapsacks for schlepping around school supplies and camping gear.

This is when it helps to approach the experience as if you’re packing for an ultralight backpacking trip. That means creating a packing list and planning your route ahead of time. These tips ...

We tested 12 pairs of hiking socks to see which will actually keep your feet blister-free. Here are the only two pairs we ...

Whether it’s making your morning coffee or cooking a warm evening meal, a backpacking stove is an important part of your backcountry kitchen. To figure out which model provides the best performance ...

A breathable back panel and ergonomic design might not be as high-tech as other backpacks, but it seems to get the job done ...