A waterproof backpack will protect your hiking gear on the trail, and one pro shares their favorite picks after hiking on all ...

So we decided to swap the hostels for hotels and night buses for taxis, to take a luxury trip around a country so many in the ...

To find the best backpacks, I spoke with multiple experts, including a chiropractor and an accessories design professor at ...

Nemo’s Jazz 30 Sleeping Bag is on sale at REI for $150—a sweet 50% off of the regular cost of $300. Satisfied campers have ...

Compression packing cubes make it easy to pack more clothing and travel accessories in your luggage. Here, we’ll compare ...

There are some differences between backpacking and thru-hiking, mainly related to goals and mindset. Let's break down which ...

Realistic expectations and careful planning are necessary to ensure a great, fulfilling and memorable backpacking experience.

The Rocky Mountains in Colorado offer some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States, making it a top ...

OL staff writer Laura Lancaster and I tested the best backpacking sleeping bags in the field to determine which are best suited to varying conditions, sleeping habits, and backpacking kits. I also ...

Whether it’s making your morning coffee or cooking a warm evening meal, a backpacking stove is an important part of your backcountry kitchen. To figure out which model provides the best performance ...

He found an old Boy Scout backpack and took it for a hike and was absolutely miserable with the quality of the backpack. A ...

While it might not seem to matter much at first, it’s super helpful for a mattress of this size to have a carrying case that ...