Whether you’re preparing for your first backpacking trip or packing the night before your once-in-a-lifetime, it’s important to remember the essentials with a backpacking checklist. I’ve been ...

I’ve been camping since I was a kid, and the experiences sparked my adventurous lifestyle. Soon after college, I moved out West to live in the mountains full-time. Today, my family spends our free ...

Let’s be honest: Winter camping isn’t for everyone. If you find the idea of sleeping in a tent in below-freezing weather to be downright unpleasant, don’t worry—there are plenty of summer sports and ...

Benjamin Tepler is a Senior Gear Editor at Outside with a focus on hiking and backpacking equipment. As a former food critic, he is a strong advocate for the advancement of better-tasting backpacking ...