Backpacking gear can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. I talked to experts and thought back on my many backpacking trips to figure out what’s worth packing and what you should leave at home.

Outsole: The part below the midsole that actually makes contact with the ground. Typically made from rubber or a ...

Travel light with these five handy backpacking gear items that are sure to make your time at camp comfortable.

Gaiters (vital for river crossings and winter conditions) ...

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 ...

Summer's here, and from a pocket-size caffeine spray to trail-to-town footwear that's ready to travel, this is the gear ...

This backpacking sleeping pad is so light, and so tiny, you’ll barely notice it’s in your pack during the day. But at night, it’s just as comfortable as the standard Therm-a-Rest XLite, my pick for ...

We reviewed hundreds of products and cool tech gadgets over the last year, and these are some of the very best camping gadgets of 2025. Camping Gear. Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket. Now 40% Off.

We chose this camping air mattress by Alps Mountaineering as our best air mattress overall. The 6-inch thickness, compact design, and 3.5-pound weight (for the twin) mean it’s as easy to stash ...

This list chronicles backpacking's most influential technological innovations of the last half century. But it also champions the most culturally significant gear we've ever covered: Nalgenes ...

What gear should I bring backpacking? You can find many checklists for backpacking gear online — like this Backpacking Gear List from REI or Backpacker Magazine’s own list. But remember: every item ...