My in-laws are in their 70s and, now that they’re retired, they love taking long-distance backpacking trips. Here are 15 ...

When you’re logging miles on the trail by day, a backpacking tent is your priceless refuge by night. It’s the shelter that will keep you warm, dry and away from bugs, where you’ll snooze, change ...

Backpacking travel is the ultimate exercise in freedom, flexibility, and self-sufficiency. It is also one of the most ...

The best 2-person backpacking tents are identified and chosen based on in-field experience evaluating tent durability, weather resistance, and comfort. The weight, price, and other features are also ...

In 2021, Optimus debuted the Gemini stove, a sleek, uniquely shaped dual-burner stove that split the difference between ...

Before testing backpacking quilts, I didn’t understand what the hype was about. Anytime someone mentioned one, I always thought, “Can’t I just use a sleeping bag? What’s the difference?” Turns out ...

One night, while backpacking in Guatemala, I was woken up by a pain in my leg. Nearly bumping my head against the upper bunk ...

For outdoor enthusiasts, clean and safe drinking water isn’t something to be taken for granted. Whether you're spending the day trekking through remote wilderness, embarking on a multi-day hike or ...