On the big and bulky side If you’re backpacking with a group or just fancy a bit more room, a four-person tent could suit you best. The compromise with a bigger capacity is you’re usually ...

Nothing ruins an outdoor adventure quite like getting drenched. Some rain jackets just aren’t up to the task, but these ...

The contoured yoke padded shoulder straps, waist belt, and reinforced back panel attempt to ease the burden, but these bags aren’t the best choice for backcountry backpacking. If that’s your ...

Our team has collectively tested piles of these puffy down cocoons for more than a decade now, and current authors have put ...

Some of the filters barely registered the change in water quality, delivering beautiful water with minimal effort. Some of them broke. (For the ultralight fanatics I also weighed them before and after ...

We tested 12 pairs of hiking socks to see which will actually keep your feet blister-free. Here are the only two pairs we ...

A beginner backpacking through Europe for the first time was surprised by overnight trains, small towns, and her capabilities ...

Kim Apodaca, a stylist based in Los Angeles, California, says to choose “real” rain jackets over poncho styles. “I recall ...

Since I began traveling more in 2022, backpacking has felt like my best option to have less stuff to worry about losing. In August 2022, I spent a week backpacking for the first time through ...

Interview with Loïc Isliker, pro skier and filmmaker, on capturing untouched powder and backcountry adventures. Explore his ...