Whether you're a beginner or an experienced hiker, you know the importance of having the right gear. It very well could be the difference between a great time outdoors and one that's just a ...

From quick overnighters to extensive thru-hikes, how you carry your weight while backpacking matters above all else. You’re essentially living out of your pack, meaning you have to bring with you ...

I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

I wish the Near Zero Adventure Bundle had been around when I started backpacking I remember my first backpacking trip. I was 19 years old and wanted to spend my spring break backpacking around North ...

If you're heading out on a Hurtigruten Norwegian cruise, you are probably bursting with excitement for all the fun that lies ahead. If you've done your research, you know that the Norwegian mountains ...

Both the men’s and women’s backpack designs offer a high level of comfort even while carrying heavy loads. It can be hard to find a backpack that fits petite bodies, but the Gregory Deva pack seems to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." How long you plan on being out there dictates much of what and how much you'll need to pack. Day hikes ...

From scenic walks on a towpath to intense treks on high-incline trails, taking the proper gear with you will keep you prepared for unexpectedly long days, temperature changes, and inclement weather.

For most hikers, backpacking chairs are not a necessity but a luxury. We each have our preferences and personal items that help elevate camp comfort, and a camp chair might be one of them. I’m not a ...