Latest Backpacking news
This stove from 1989 is still my best piece of camping gear
It’s versatile, stable, easy to refuel, and has been keeping us in good food for decades
The best hiking water bottles: stay hydrated at camp and on the trails
Easy to drink from and difficult to break, these water bottles will serve you well for years of adventures
How to make fruit leather for hiking
Fruit leather is a chewy, tasty, lightweight way to get some vitamins on the trail and it’s super easy to make with this at-home recipe for hikers
Ditch these 8 backpacking non-essentials for your next trek
You may be surprised to discover that you can camp quite comfortably without these eight items
What kind of underwear do you wear hiking?
A quick brief on how to choose the most comfortable underwear option for long hikes
What is slackpacking?
Want to go backpacking without lugging all that gear? Try slackpacking
How many pairs of socks do you need for backpacking?
Avoid walking in soggy socks or carrying too much gear with our helpful guide to packing socks for backpacking
What is a spork – and do you need one for camping?
We chew over the pros and cons of this piece of hybrid camping dinnerware for your next backpacking excursion
