Having a decent sleeping pad is critical for enjoying a good night’s sleep outdoors. The best sleeping pads — combined with a cozy sleeping bag and camping pillow — can even be as comfortable as your ...

The Sea to Summit Etherlight XR is a great option for backpackers seeking to strike a solid balance between weight, insulating power, and comfort. The regular size weighs 16.6oz and boasts a 4.1 R ...

If there's one thing you want to do immediately after completing the kind of long, exhausting hike that's mandatory when backpacking, it's rip off those shoes and let your fiery, achy feet breathe a ...

Erica Zazo is a Midwest-based freelance outdoor and travel writer. You can find her words in Backpacker, Chicago Tribune, Outbound Collective, and elsewhere. She lives in Chicago with her wife and ...

Even novice outdoorsy people can recognize the value of having a good meal at camp, whether that’s a solid cup of pour-over coffee in the morning or chili around a fire with family and friends after a ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more A reliable camping lighter can make the difference between a comforting campfire and a ...

I thought there was a perpetual thread already, but I guess not. Maybe it got sent to /dev/null when the software was upgraded. I spent the last week going through the southern Utah national parks ...

Amy Schimetz remembers the time years ago when she went camping in the Bighorn Mountains. It was June, but the mountain weather caused the temperatures to drop overnight, and she awoke to a ...

Camping cutlery is one of those little accessories that's all too easy to overlook when you're planning your next overnight trip or backpacking adventure. Oh, you'll remember the backpacking stove, ...