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 ...

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 ... Pair the Inlet with the pack, complete with ...

Here's a list of the odds and ends that can make or break a day ... but here’s a primer on what I have all my clients carry in their backcountry pack. It’s what I think you too should be carrying ...

There's no better feeling than sinking into a warm sleeping bag after a long day spent in the great outdoors. Whether you're backpacking or enjoying an activity-filled backcountry camping ...

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 ...

Need to stock up on ski gear and apparel for the upcoming season? REI is offering better-than-prodeal pricing on many boots, ...

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

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 ...

Inc. The Park City-based outdoor retailer is on CSC Generation’s list of brands on its website as of Tuesday morning. CSC bought Backcountry.com from its former owner, another venture capitalist ...

In a nutshell, Colorado is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and camping are just a few of the epic ...