Backpacking

A long weekend travel guide to some of America’s most striking (and accessible) landscapes in the Black Hills, Badlands National Park, and beyond

As the ultralight trend continues to build momentum and evangelists, let us not forget the bulky, burdensome equipment that got us here

Less weight on your back means faster, longer, more comfortable hikes, less impact on trails, and better designed gear to help you connect with nature

Spanning 34 miles in southern Iceland, this beloved route serves as a more adventurous alternative to the heavily touristed Ring Road

After a decade apart and amid pandemic upheaval, two old friends reconnect on 100 miles of the famed Arizona National Scenic Trail (aka the AZT)

No-or-low-waste camping meals and backpacking food does exists. Here's what to look for, how to avoid greenwashing, plus five companies to support

Use these helpful guides to plan your next trip now, and find yourself among nature once the stay-at-home order lifts

Utilizing 3D printing and other high-end manufacturing processes, the Colorado-based brand's new bags create a higher tier of backpacks for hikers

Lightweight materials, ergonomic handles, spouts, short and stout. These workhorse camp kettles are sure to upgrade your water boiling experience

With light and durable designs, the new five-piece collection brings best-in-class filtration to car camping, thru-hiking, and everything in between

With 800-fill down insulation and minimalist patterns, the OG outfitter's new insulation release argues that in the mountains, less is more

Film photography, a trip report, and Dos & Don'ts for enjoying one of the Midwest's best-kept outdoor secrets within Sleeping Bear Dunes