We tested the best foam sleeping pads for backpacking as stand alone resting spots and as a way to beef up your sleep ...

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 ...

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

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

While quilts and coverlets can be used as decorative accents during fall and winter, the bedding category is renowned for its warm-weather appeal. The reason? Unlike heftier comforters and duvets, ...

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

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

Lancaster is Outdoor Life’s gear staff writer where she focuses on in-depth testing of backpacking and camping gear, with a particular interest in lightweight and ultralight gear. She lives in the ...