What’s the difference between hiking and backpacking? The latter entails at least one night spent in the outside, and probably a lot more miles and plenty more gear. Backpacking is a practice in ...

If you can buy just one tent to take with you on every one of your adventures, you’re going to save a lot of money. But unfortunately, it’s not that simple for backpacks. This is one piece of outdoor ...

So, you’ve planned the epic hike, gathered your crew, mapped out the trail and now you have to pack the dreaded backpack. Use these helpful tips and tricks to make sure your backpack is balanced, ...

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You may think your outdoor adventure begins the moment you step foot on the trail but, actually, it starts well before then. “The preparations you take, such as how you pack your rucksack, can set you ...

When you’re going on a hike, you should always carry the ten essentials: Important gear items you pack to use on the trail, at times in the midst of an emergency. But in order to carry all that ...

Thru hiking backpacks are made for those who embark on multi-day hikes on long trails like the Appalachian Trail (AT) or the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). For thru hikers, a reliable pack that is light, ...

With a Clip Flashlight tent and Western Mountaineering sleeping bag, you’re certainly on the right path to lightness, Bill. But something has gone awry. For a true overnight, in anything except the ...

Trekking through mountain trails or forest paths is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the great outdoors. But if your backpack feels like it s loaded with bricks, the journey can quickly ...