Backpacking is fun until you need to cram all your essentials in a small space. Here are some compact Anker accessories that ...

Gear used in this video: Camping gear: - Backpacking backpack - North Peak sleeping pad - Budget sleeping pad - ENO hammock - ...

Backpacking trips have been something of a rite of passage for young people for almost 70 years. Whether you’re setting off around the world, or exploring a particular region, country, or city, taking ...

So much goes into a great backpacking trip—preparing food, getting gear, getting in shape—that it’s no surprise that newbies sometimes feel apprehensive about jumping in. Never fear: Read these 21 ...

When it comes to versatility in a small package, it's hard to beat a good multitool.

Most parents in America would agree that monitoring screen time for kids is a big challenge, especially because playing games and getting online is how many teenagers socialize and communicate with ...

You always hear the saying that we are living in a digital age. And sure, that digital world makes tons of things easier, from working to dating. But there’s no virtual substitute for the value of ...

A High Sierras backpacking guide selects his favorite trail gear for heading out into the backcountry—from beanie to shoes. As an overnight backpacking guide in Yosemite, I’ve learned the difference ...

The plan was to hike the Chicago Lakes Trail, an 11-mile out-and-back near Georgetown, Colorado, with flat camping spots and a sparkling lake at the top. It was June 2016, and I was about to embark on ...

I first encountered the ideas of ultralight backpacking in 1994, in an article in now-defunct (and much-missed) Backpacker magazine. It was titled “Less is More,” by Mark Jenkins. (I still have a PDF ...

Backpacking can take you amazing places—and the right backpacking sleeping bag will keep you warm no matter where you roam. The exception to this rule? If you’re looking for an affordable backpacking ...