The basics of gearing up for an outdoor backpacking adventure. “A backpack has to fit correctly. If it doesn’t, you’ll be miserable and you won’t want to do it again,” Merriman said.

Essentials for a basic kit to get you far, far out there. Published: Sep 6, 2017 ... high-quality sleeping bag is probably the most important piece of gear you need for backpacking.

I'll talk more about this gear and tips for backpacking in Wisconsin during a seminar at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show at 11 a.m. March 10. RELATED: Fuel your outdoors dreams at the ...

Several basic seams are found in backpacking equipment, and all can be done by hand or machine. Use pins or Scotch tape to hold the layers of fabric together prior to stitching.

We’ll focus here on general gear for basic outdoors pursuits like hiking, backpacking and camping. Most of that will be applicable to specific sports or activities too.

If you’re ready to start hitting the trails this fall but aren’t sure what equipment you might need, I’ve put together a collection of essential hiking gear for beginners. Hiking Shoes and Socks ...

Backpacking gear can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. I talked to experts and thought back on my many backpacking trips to figure out what’s worth packing and what you should leave ...