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

Benchmade's Bugout Vapyr, the next evolution of the popular ultralight knife, weighs less and has an upgraded blade and ...

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.

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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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 ...

A High Sierras backpacking guide selects his favorite trail gear for heading out into the backcountry—from beanie to shoes. As an overnight backpacking guide in Yosemite, I’ve learned the difference ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jenni Gritters We are currently testing new backpacking sleeping pads, and ...

Participants in a basics of backpacking class depart for a hike Sunday at Prairie Creek Recreation Area outside Maquoketa, ...