It might seem daunting, but winter backpacking isn't as difficult as it sounds. Find out which gear you can keep, and what ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Camping in winter? While it might not sound like the most attractive idea – ...

These boots are sturdy enough to comfortably strap into a snowshoe binding, but flexible enough to hike in when the snow is packed. This is a warm, comfortable boot for snowshoeing, winter hiking, or ...

Here's why this simple habit matters more than you think when camping or hiking in winter and how it can make cold-weather ...

Scott Benerofe bailed on his first overnight backpacking trip because he was too cold. It was mid-March 2016. Benerofe—then a 20-year-old sophomore studying mechanical engineering at Boston’s ...

Backpackers head into the Pennsylvania woods. (Bay Journal photo by Ad Crable) For 21 years, I have led an overnight backpacking excursion to a different wild spot in Pennsylvania on a cold, ...

Buying gifts for hikers can be tricky. You want to buy them something they’ll use and enjoy while on the trail. The best place to start is by simply asking them if they need any gear or want anything ...

If you're only going hiking for a day you really don't need a huge pack, just something compact and comfortable. From ...