In this gear guide, I’ll share my top packing tips to ensure you have everything you need for a successful outdoor experience. From my trusty Nemo Aya 15 degree down sleeping bag and the lightweight ...

The Sea to Summit Etherlight XR is a great option for backpackers seeking to strike a solid balance between weight, insulating power, and comfort. The regular size weighs 16.6oz and boasts a 4.1 R ...

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Rainy days don’t have to dampen your outdoor spirit! Hiking in the rain or backpacking in the rain can be a refreshing and rewarding experience if you’re prepared. Whether you’re hitting backpacking ...

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Over the years, ultralight backpacking has garnered an unfortunate reputation: obsessive, elitist, unsafe, prohibitively expensive. While we could debate the first three (obsessive is the only one I’d ...

Though some people think we've moved past gorp's glory days, hiking culture, and the best hiking gear that goes with it, is very much alive—and thriving. National parks are more crowded than ever, ...

At Outdoor Life, we have our hiking kits pretty dialed. Editors, writers, and contributors have tested top of the line gear, budget-friendly basics, and the newest products over thousands of miles. If ...

I just spent a week backpacking around Utah’s Dixie National Forest, learning a mix of primitive and modern survival skills while traversing terrain that ranged from sandy desert canyons to ...