These 17 pieces of essential backpacking gear, each priced under $100, help you hit the trail without hitting overdraft ...

The best backpacking gear list is not all-inclusive. While it may not cover everything you need on a backpacking trip, it includes 20 of the most important items on your packing list—at least in our ...

While multitools can be heavy, they’re super versatile for repair jobs: the knife can create a clean cut for patching, the pliers can assist with a solid sewing job, and the awl can set new eyeholes ...

Many people find that small comforts help them more thoroughly enjoy outdoor adventures. From picking hiking boots that fit just right to more extravagant purchases, like an indestructible French ...

My in-laws are in their 70s and, now that they’re retired, they love taking long-distance backpacking trips. Here are 15 ...

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 ...

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Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? The Osprey Aerial Plus 60 is a go-to for women backpackers. The pack has ...

Each summer, Emily Davenport spends days at a time hauling heavy loads through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. She sleeps on the ground. She returns to civilization pocked with bug bites and ...

For plenty of outdoorsmen and women, ultralight backpacking conjures up a particularly kooky image. Sawed-off toothbrushes. Dingy plastic water bottles with water filters screwed on top. Backpacks — ...