Backpacking packs are among the toughest items to fully test within the course of a season. They’re more complex than apparel, they take longer than boots to show their pain points, and all the bells ...

Are you tired of cramming for finals under stuffy, fluorescent lights? Do you yearn for the outdoors? Backpacking can help — ...

First-time backpackers often like to go on shorter, easier trips to break their packs in. It can helpful to go with friends who have a little experience, or pick spots that are closer to society just ...

There’s nothing quite like pitching a tent at a secluded alpine lake with the wind in your hair, the scent of pine in your nostrils, and a view of the Milky Way twinkling into view. Something about ...

However, while many days in spring-time are warm and sunny, there is still a high chance of cold nights and frosty mornings, as well as the risk of heavy rain and even some snow at higher altitude.

Question: I’m fascinated with the desert backpacking experience. I’ve been to Big Bend and the Guadalupe Mountains in West Texas, but I am interested in seeking other backpacking adventures in the ...

No matter how long you’re out on the trail, these lightweight outdoor gear items will support you on your adventure. ByWendy Altschuler, Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Backpacker Whether you're headed out for a quick overnight or trekking the Continental Divide for several months, your tent is the ...

Yeti has launched a pair of new soft-sided coolers that make carrying drinks and snacks easier on backcountry adventures. The Yeti Hopper M Series backpack coolers and cool bags are now available in ...