A veteran thru-hiker picks the best ultralight backpacks for travel, commuting, and the outdoors — they’re not just for hardcore backpackers anymore.

Most camping mattresses come in multiple lengths and widths, accommodating people of different sizes and couples who wish to ...

Tom Bonamici spent months designing and crafting a backpacking kit that's totally plastic-free. Here's how his pieces hold up in the wild.

Backpacking trips have been something of a rite of passage for young people for almost 70 years. Whether you’re setting off around the world, or exploring a particular region, country, or city, taking ...

You always hear the saying that we are living in a digital age. And sure, that digital world makes tons of things easier, from working to dating. But there’s no virtual substitute for the value of ...

There’s nothing like getting away from daily life and embracing the beauty of nature on a camping trip. Arguably, the further you delve into nature, the more magical the experience. That said, ...

It’s possible to backpack without a backpacking stove if you’re content gnawing on a summer sausage or living off a sparrow-approved diet of nuts and seeds. But for the rest of us, the best ...

Most parents in America would agree that monitoring screen time for kids is a big challenge, especially because playing games and getting online is how many teenagers socialize and communicate with ...

Backpacking through the mountains to reach a hidden alpine pond creates an unforgettable snowboarding adventure. Experience ...