Top picks - A successful backpacking adventure starts with a quality pair of boots. Here are the best as recommended by ...

Stargazing, making s’mores, and gathering friends are all essential undertakings while camping. So are novel reading, hanging ...

The Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew is another great lightweight option. We like the thin cushioned footbed and seamless ...

A hiking daypack is a backpack that’s typically between 10 and 35 liters. They are smaller than backpacking bags and ...

These sleek pocket knives deploy easily and are comfortable in hand. After six months of carrying different models, here are ...

Most of the bottles on this list come in multiple ... outdoor activities like hiking and backpacking below, Strategist writer Jeremy Rellosa has used this lightweight Hydro Flask on the trail ...

Yet considering how well these covers mesh protection with an unobtrusive and lightweight design ... Though for backpacking and a general rugged appearance, we think this case is a winner.

At 1.5 pounds, it’s one of the heaviest jackets on this list, not ideal for ultralight pursuits or ... they were put to the test backpacking through the Grand Canyon, paddling Utah’s Green ...

You don’t need to spend a fortune to cut pounds from your kit. In fact, you might not need to spend anything at all.

Imagine a long, dank pre-dawn to post-dusk day of crawling up an exposed mountainside, trudging through snow and slop, and ...

Best used for overnight hiking and camping adventures (rather than running escapades in the dark) this excellent headlamp has ...