Lighten your pack this summer—skip the sleeping bag and carry one of our favorite ultralight backpacking quilts instead.

Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone.

Seasoned backpackers can handle whatever the trail throws at them. These 8 expert backpacking skills will help you level up.

A breakdown of affordable yet reliable backpacking gear that delivers strong performance without breaking the $200 budget, ...

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 ...

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Hiking during a heat advisory is dangerous. Outside editor Madison Dapcevich shares the essential gear and safety hacks that kept her crew safe.

When you’re logging miles on the trail by day, a backpacking tent is your priceless refuge by night. It’s the shelter that will keep you warm, dry and away from bugs, where you’ll snooze, change ...

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 ...