Backpacking travel is the ultimate exercise in freedom, flexibility, and self-sufficiency. It is also one of the most ...

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 ...

The best 2-person backpacking tents are identified and chosen based on in-field experience evaluating tent durability, weather resistance, and comfort. The weight, price, and other features are also ...

In 2021, Optimus debuted the Gemini stove, a sleek, uniquely shaped dual-burner stove that split the difference between ...

Backcountry’s spring sale includes a handful of practical backpack discounts that fly under the radar — especially ...

For outdoor enthusiasts, clean and safe drinking water isn’t something to be taken for granted. Whether you're spending the day trekking through remote wilderness, embarking on a multi-day hike or ...

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Fire up the campfire–it’s time for 6 easiest fire starters for backpacking and camping. The best part about camping as everyone knows is s’mores. As the saying goes–“where there’s s’mores there’s fire ...