Alex Robinson Each day, testers were assigned a new stove to use while making their morning coffee, and cooking up the best backpacking food. The team included thru-hikers, ultralight enthusiasts, and ...

As the name suggests, a backpacking tent is designed to be carried in your rucksack or bike pannier, so, it should be as lightweight, compact and packable as possible. Being waterproof is ...

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

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 ...

I love the Away Quilted Everywhere Zip Backpack. It’s attractive and lightweight, and it holds everything I need to bring with me on the plane. My only quibble is that I wish there was an ...

This backpack is lightweight enough to feel comfortable on your back all day, while its spacious inside allows you to keep everything you need handy. For my day hike, I easily fit protein bars, ...

We tested 11 pairs of hiking sandals for comfort, traction and more. Only 1 pair is worth your money. Here’s why.

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