Realistic expectations and careful planning are necessary to ensure a great, fulfilling and memorable backpacking experience.

Anything weighing less than two kilos is ideal. A tent weighing between two and four kilos will still serve purpose, but you ...

A waterproof backpack will protect your hiking gear on the trail, and one pro shares their favorite picks after hiking on all ...

To find the best backpacks, I spoke with multiple experts, including a chiropractor and an accessories design professor at ...

They were then put through a series of controlled tests before heading out on Outdoor Life’s annual backpacking gear testing trip to the Goat Rocks Wilderness to be tested in tandem by experienced ...

All of the best car-camping tents on our list come with ample interior space, durable and weather-proof materials, and thoughtful features like extra venting, interior storage options, and color-coded ...

OL staff writer Laura Lancaster and I tested the best backpacking sleeping bags in the field to determine which are best suited to varying conditions, sleeping habits, and backpacking kits. I also ...

I’ve been hiking and backpacking for well over a decade ... and These Are the 15 Hiking Gear Essentials You'll Definitely ...

A quality sleeping bag will have you snoozing peacefully whether you’re in the backcountry or on the pullout couch. No matter ...

The best camping mattresses can help you get a great night of sleep even when you’re in a tent or car. Wake up ready for ...

The best camping gear is the gear that keeps you safe, dry and warm, and helps you enjoy your camping experience. Backpacking, car camping, RVing, spike camps, and overlanding all require some ...

Nemo’s Jazz 30 Sleeping Bag is on sale at REI for $150—a sweet 50% off of the regular cost of $300. Satisfied campers have ...