When it comes to outdoor activities, hiking has one of the lowest barriers to entry out there. It’s almost free (minus the transportation cost to get to the trail), doesn’t require much know-how and ...

All the expert-recommended gear you'll need on the trail. Travel and Leisure / David Hattan Planning your gear for a hiking trip amps up anticipation in the best way. Whether you’re heading out on a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or you only just started exploring national, state and local parks, a hiking checklist can ...

If you're heading off on a walking trip, getting your hiking packing list right is vital. But what exactly should you wear on a hike? And what should be in your bag for the next day's excursion? I ...

The best backpacking gear list is not all-inclusive. While it may not cover everything you need on a backpacking trip, it includes 20 of the most important items on your packing list—at least in our ...

I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

The saying ‘you get what you pay for’ often rings true, but there are several nifty things that I’d recommend adding to your kit list that cost next to nothing. Some, like a compass, could quite ...