Backpacking

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Summit Journal's New Editor on Resurrecting the Fabled Climbing Print Mag
Summit Magazine, the Climbing World's Premier Publication, Is Back from the Dead

Editor Michael Levy discusses the legacy of Summit, which ran from 1955 to 1996, favorite archival stories, and why relaunch a print magazine in 2023

15 Best Hiking Shorts for Women That Are Both High-Performing & Flattering
15 High-Performing & Flattering Hiking Shorts for Women

These high-performance women's hiking shorts fit well, look great, and help you log miles with style and performance.

Backpacking Checklist: Essential Gear for New & Experienced Hikers
Field Mag's Ultimate Backpacking Checklist for Happier Trails This Season

A complete guide to packing for a multi-day wilderness adventure, product recs included

12 Best Hiking Shorts for Men, Made With Style & Function
12 Stylish and Utilitarian Summer Hiking Shorts for Lazy Days & Adventure Alike

Lightweight, design-driven shorts from our favorite outdoor brands, fit for hardcore outdoor-ing, river floating, and around town chilling

Canoe Camping Guide: How to Safely Plan & Execute a Paddling Trip
Everything You Need to Know About Planning & Executing a Canoe Camping Trip

All the intel you need to successfully leave your hiking boots and adventure rig behind and get on the water

9 Best Camping Cots of 2023: Sleep Solutions for Camping & Backpacking
The 9 Best Cots for Camping & Backpacking

Lightweight, comfy, and highly-packable, these cots make getting a good night's rest under the stars easy, without the noise and feel of an air pad

9 Best Backpacking Chairs of 2023
The 9 Best Lightweight Chairs, Stools, and Seats for Backpacking

Lightweight and portable seats for backpacking, overnight camping, and all other times when a log or soggy patch of ground simply won't do

The 10 Best Portable Fire Pits for Camping & Backyard Use
The 10 Best LNT-Approved Portable Fire Pits

Sleek and smokeless, lightweight and durable, these clever packable fire pits are perfect for any backyard, campsite, or roadside viewpoint

10 Best Sun Shirts of 2023 for Keeping Cool and UV Protected
The 10 Best Protective Sun Shirts & Sun Hoodies for Staying Cool

With temperatures on the rise, it's time to invest in UPF clothing—these are our top picks to covering up and protecting your skin from UV rays

The 10 Best Travel Backpacks for Women, Tested & Approved
The 10 Best Women's Travel Backpacks for Any Kind of Adventure

Whether you need a size-appropriate carry-on for flights or a waterproof bag for wet outings, these travel backpacks have you covered

10 Best Hammock Tents of 2023
The Complete Guide to Camping with a Hammock Tent

Versatile, comfortable, and easy to set up, hammock tents are growing in popularity among all campers, from weekend warriors to hardcore thru-hikers

5 Camp Cooking Tips With Outdoor Chef Brian Lee
Elevate Your Camp Cooking This Summer With These Tips by Outdoor Chef Brian Lee

The restaurant-trained chef shares insights learned while cooking in LA and beachside in Baja that will make your next outdoor meal easier and tastier