Forget about the weather as the make-or-break factor in your camping trip: it's really all about your eating enjoyment, and ...

Personal cooking systems (PCS) such as Jetboils have the best efficiency due to their integrated design. But they tend to be ...

Waterproofing your backpack before a camping trip can be an expensive prospect, but there's a way you can waterproof it ...

My backpacking trips tend to involve two markedly different approaches to eating. If I’m backpacking alone, I favor dehydrated camping meals (usually Firepot Mac n’ Greens) that I can whip up quickly ...

Having a decent sleeping pad is critical for enjoying a good night’s sleep outdoors. The best sleeping pads — combined with a cozy sleeping bag and camping pillow — can even be as comfortable as your ...

For most hikers, backpacking chairs are not a necessity but a luxury. We each have our preferences and personal items that help elevate camp comfort, and a camp chair might be one of them. I’m not a ...

Whether you’re preparing for your first backpacking trip or packing the night before your once-in-a-lifetime, it’s important to remember the essentials with a backpacking checklist. I’ve been ...

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When it comes to camping, backcountry is where it’s at. At least that’s what I thought. Turns out each has its own virtues and are worth experiencing. When it comes to camping, backcountry is where it ...

Before testing backpacking quilts, I didn’t understand what the hype was about. Anytime someone mentioned one, I always thought, “Can’t I just use a sleeping bag? What’s the difference?” Turns out ...