Backpacking

Informed by years of thru-hiking, British Columbia's Dan Durston and his namesake outdoor equipment have earned a loyal following among UL backpackers

A hands-on test of the UL gear brand's new freestanding tent reveals an easy-to-pitch, roomy design with one possible dealbreaker for desert campers

Though often made of the same performance materials, small design variations makes sleeping bags and quilts better suited for different conditions

An early-fall outing to New York's northernmost mountain range in search of mountain lake-dwelling trout and a slice of solitude

Multi-day backpacking trips require the right kind of pack -- here's how to choose the right style for your needs

Thoughts on the bootmaker’s new backpacking-specific boot after testing in Yosemite National Park, where on-trail performance matched its modern look

A quick and dirty guide to keeping you and the environment clean with 9 biodegradable soaps, tested and approved

Stunning film photography documents an impromptu trip to the Wind River Range, where emotions run high as the hard-fought miles tick by

Taking several thousand steps outside of one’s comfort zone with fly rod in hand and sights set on fish filled high elevation lakes

A deep dive into the vast landscape of camp lanterns for backpacking, camping, van living, and beyond

A complete guide to packing for a multi-day wilderness adventure, product recs included

Lightweight, comfy, and highly-packable, these cots make getting a good night's rest under the stars easy, without the noise and feel of an air pad