Field Mag's Ultimate Backpacking Checklist for Happier Trails This Season
A complete guide to packing for a multi-day wilderness adventure, product recs included
The Gear I Used While Trekking 50 Miles in the Underrated Lower Himalayas
The ecologically diverse area presents very different challenges than the more famous high-alpine zone. Here's 10 pieces of gear I relied on daily
The Best Places to Rent Camping, Backpacking, and Hiking Gear Online
Whether you're looking for car camping staples, backpacking equipment, or even a full size yurt, these online and IRL rental shops can help get you
London's Cimoro Makes Custom Backpacks & Sought-After Gear for Ultralight Adventure
How the designer behind the cottage label turned a Saville Row education into designing performance packs & custom gear that fit like a bespoke suit
Why Durston Gear's Weatherproof, Affordable Tents are Beloved by Backpackers
Informed by years of thru-hiking, British Columbia's Dan Durston and his namesake outdoor equipment have earned a loyal following among UL backpackers
The New Ultralight Durston X-Dome 1+ Punches Way Above Its Price Point
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
How Australian Outdoor Brand Zorali Is Growing by Making Less
After establishing a robust line of camping gear and apparel, Zorali is intent on making its products more sustainable instead of adding new designs
How to Choose Between a Quilt & Sleeping Bag for Your Next Backcountry Trip
Though often made of the same performance materials, small design variations makes sleeping bags and quilts better suited for different conditions
Ultralight Innovator Pa'lante Introduces Its First Bag for Backcountry Ski Missions
Hands-on with the new minimalist backpack designed to haul just the essentials (avy gear included) on fast and light backcountry missions
Affordable vs Premium Day Packs: How to Know When to Splurge on Hiking Gear
Are fancy packs worth the money? Understand the differences between affordable and premium day hiking backpacks to make an informed decision
The Ultimate Hiking Gear Checklist for Beginner Hikers: Where to Start & What to Pack
Hit the trails prepared with our complete guide and checklist to hiking gear, from shoes to backpacks, according to pros
Inside the Evolution of Pa’lante, From Ultralight Backpacks to Apparel & Beyond
How the innovative brand defies definition, from outfitting FKT thru-hikes in 2017 to launching apparel inspired by climbing, fly fishing, and skating
Trip Report: Backpacking the Adirondacks with a Packraft and Fly Rod
An early-fall outing to New York's northernmost mountain range in search of mountain lake-dwelling trout and a slice of solitude
Lightweight vs. High-Capacity Hiking Backpacks: A Comparison Guide
Multi-day backpacking trips require the right kind of pack -- here's how to choose the right style for your needs
How to Select the Perfect Hiking Backpack: Pro Tips & Recommendations
Using the right backpack makes all the difference for comfort and convenience when hiking - here's how to find the right one for you
Maximizing Comfort and Efficiency: Packing Tips for Hikers
With 20+ years experience, our gear expert dives into the art of packing a hiking backpack for maximum comfort and efficiency in the great outdoors
The 7 Best Soft Cooler Backpacks for Outdoor Adventures
From picnics to day hikes, these backpack coolers make it easy to enjoy your favorite foods and refreshments in the great outdoors
Testing the Danner Mountain 600 Evo, a Backpacking-Specific Update to an Icon
Thoughts on the bootmaker’s new backpacking-specific boot after testing in Yosemite National Park, where on-trail performance matched its modern look
Peak Design Outdoor Backpack Review: A Purpose-Built Pack for Adventure Photography
The camera bag pros at Peak Design finally built a backpack for shooting outdoors, so our photographer took one to the French Alps
Light Done Right: Mystery Ranch's Bomber Packs Get a Lightweight Update
How the Montana brand best known for making maximalist, durable (and yes, heavy) backpacks is going light with new Galligator, Scree, and Radix packs
The 9 Best Biodegradable Soaps for Sudsing Up Indoors & Outside
A quick and dirty guide to keeping you and the environment clean with 9 biodegradable soaps, tested and approved
Life Lessons & Epic Views From Deep in the Wyoming Backcountry
Stunning film photography documents an impromptu trip to the Wind River Range, where emotions run high as the hard-fought miles tick by
The 8 Best Tote Backpacks for Travel and Everyday Use
From commuting to wandering foreign locales, these totepacks will help keep you organized and stylish during your adventures
Backpacking and Fly Fishing in the California's Sierra Nevada Mountains
Taking several thousand steps outside of one’s comfort zone with fly rod in hand and sights set on fish filled high elevation lakes