Latest Backpacking news
Butane camping stoves vs propane: which is best?
We consider whether butane or propane is best, to help you understand the differences and choose the optimum stove for your adventures
Dozens struck down by "very concerning and rare" norovirus outbreak on popular hiking trail
The entire Kalalau Trail section in the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park is now closed
I go backpacking year-round – but never without doing these 7 essential gear checks
The last thing I want is to discover I have no light source, heat source or a leaky sleeping pad
LifeStraw Peak Series Squeeze Bottle with Filter review: clean water on long runs and backpacking missions
Fill up and drink anywhere with LifeStraw’s clever, collapsible solution to hydration in the wild
How to attach a sleeping bag to a backpack: our expert guide
We explain how to attach a sleeping bag to a backpack, and help you work out why you may not be able to fit it inside your pack
Outwell Pegasus Solar Lantern review: a clever, compact light for all camping trips
We shed light on the Pegasus Solar Lantern, an ingenious camping lantern that doubles as a torch and packs down small for backcountry missions
How heavy is too heavy for a hiking backpack? We consider the 20% myth
We look into the commonly-held hiking belief that your backpack shouldn’t weigh more than 20% of your own body's weight
Mythbusting: does it really take longer to boil an egg at altitude?
Does it really take longer to boil an egg at altitude? What about to make a decent cup of tea or a lovely coffee? We’re here to provide the answer
