Amidst the deluge of Zoom links, follow-up emails, and small plate wine bars, touching grass (like, literally touching grass) can feel very far away. The good news: It's not. Camping, backpacking, ...

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 ...

Ready to hit the trails? We rounded up the essential hiking gear beginners need to stay safe and comfortable on the trail.

A backpacking rain jacket is a must-have, even if you’re expecting nothing but bright, sunny hiking weather. Mother Nature is unpredictable; you never know when the sky might open up in a torrential ...

The big three in backpacking gear refers to your backpack, sleep system, and tent. They’re the largest and most crucial parts of your hiking kit. Outdoor Life has done extensive field testing on all ...

Little-known fact: One of your favorite outdoor brands is likely making gear for the military. From Arc'teryx to Polartec, a large slice of the gear industry takes on massive military contracts, ...

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 ...

A weekend in the outdoors can either feel like a peaceful escape or a test of patience, and the way you choose to camp usually decides which one it becomes. Spending time outside is one of the ...

If there is any activity that somehow manages to be both type 1 fun and type 2 fun at the same time, it’s backpacking with a toddler. One minute, you’re hauling 40 pounds (30 pounds of toddler, 10 ...

North America offers countless backpacking options. Without much fanfare, hiking and backpacking have become two of the country’s most popular outdoor activities. According to the 2022 Outdoor ...