Whether you’re preparing for your first backpacking trip or packing the night before your once-in-a-lifetime, it’s important to remember the essentials with a backpacking checklist. I’ve been ...

I’ve been camping since I was a kid, and the experiences sparked my adventurous lifestyle. Soon after college, I moved out West to live in the mountains full-time. Today, my family spends our free ...

If you've never gone camping in the winter, maybe it's time you tried. However, there is something you should know. You are ...

Let’s be honest: Winter camping isn’t for everyone. If you find the idea of sleeping in a tent in below-freezing weather to be downright unpleasant, don’t worry—there are plenty of summer sports and ...

Benjamin Tepler is a Senior Gear Editor at Outside with a focus on hiking and backpacking equipment. As a former food critic, he is a strong advocate for the advancement of better-tasting backpacking ...

While winter hiking may conjure up visions of soggy clothes, muddy trails, or even dramatic mountainside helicopter rescues, many outdoor enthusiasts actually enjoy hitting the trails or camping in ...