Packing light is tricky—especially when your trip involves both a city adventure and a nature escape. Here, the best ...

Phone signal in parts of Scotland can be patchy, and you don’t want to get lost in rural areas. To make sure you always know ...

Mesa resident Scott Jensen, an avid hiker and outdoors enthusiast, knows what it is to lug a heavy backpack on the trail.

Say goodbye to cramped quarters and soggy mornings. These are the best two-person backpacking tents that are are light, tough ...

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.

Backpacking meals are light, easy to pack, long-lasting, and easy to make with just boiling water. And they're getting better ...

Cooking under an open sky is one of the best parts of camping. No matter what you make, it just seems to taste better when reclined in a camp chair next to a fire. However, it can also be one of the ...

There’s nothing like a hot meal after a long day on the trail, but that requires a stove. Even formal campsites don’t ...

Get a good night’s sleep outdoors with our pick of the best two-person tents. Although tents are marketed by the number of ...

If it might rain, I bring a tiny, 3.2-ounce Montbell umbrella, sometimes along with another item borrowed from ultralight backpacking: a 5.4-ounce rain jacket from Zpacks.

Whether camping or backpacking, the best camp pillow can make all the difference in a good night’s sleep. We tested 13 popular pillows and found one clear winner.