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 ...

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 ...

Winter camping is a great way to lose the crowds and experience something most people don’t have any interest in ...

Summer may be long over, but what if I told you that camping in the wintertime in California can be just as magical as in the warmer months — or even more so? And you don’t even have to embark upon ...

Cold nights don't have to mean miserable camping. These are the best winter camping essentials to keep you warm, dry, and ...

Winter landscapes offer quieter trails, crisp air and scenery that looks nothing like the summer experience,” experts said.

Whether you’re planning a pleasant day hike or a big mission, forgetting snacks or bug spray can force you to turn back early. Overpacking can be just as inconvenient once you’re struggling up an ...