Backpacks endure a lot in their lifetime — getting dragged through trips, streets, trails, and gym locker rooms and crammed ...

Practise simple skills like pitching a tent, using a camping stove, and packing efficiently. Overpacking is a common beginner mistake. The right clothing keeps you warm at night and shields you from ...

A trio of lightweight shelters for different outdoor adventures across the year ...

5 Days in the Wyoming wilderness, why did I take this pack and did it workout? Plus breaking a social media mind set of ...

Here at Backpacker, we’ve always relied on expert field-testing for our gear reviews. But sometimes, we want to really nerd out over data. Which rain shell can withstand a downpour? And do any of them ...

If your New Year’s resolution involves getting outside more, now is the perfect time to start thinking about gear. On a budget, rentals are your best friend. The Outdoor Program Barn rents backpacks, ...

Big Agnes’ lighter-than-ultralight tent blends astonishing weight savings with smart design, but it demands careful weather choices ...

No backpacking checklist is complete without these 11 items.

There's a lot to think about before venturing out into the mountains for a camping adventure, but these five tips will ensure ...

If you’re flying with just a backpack, an airline expert explains when it’s OK to use the overhead bin, and when it’s better manners to wait.

Monday’s event — like all of TBP’s programming — encouraged Duke students to serve the community in Durham, from which they ...

This will be my first time outside the country since 1998, I thought. Let's do it right. My best friend from college had just asked if I wanted to join her on a fall adventure across three cities in ...