Kristy Alpert is a freelance travel writer with bylines in Esquire, Travel + Leisure, Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, Food & Wine, AFAR, Fodor’s Travel, and more. She has visited 86 countries—on ...

Nothing ruins an outdoor adventure quite like getting drenched. Some rain jackets just aren’t up to the task, but these ...

Rucking, the practice of walking (or hiking) with a weighted pack, can be a fun way to vary your workout. Ahead, trainers ...

The contoured yoke padded shoulder straps, waist belt, and reinforced back panel attempt to ease the burden, but these bags aren’t the best choice for backcountry backpacking. If that’s your ...

We spoke with female travel experts to identify the best backpacks for women ... “Once traveling, it serves as a hiking day-pack, with plenty of room for water, snacks, extra clothing, and ...

On the big and bulky side If you’re backpacking with a group or just fancy a bit more room, a four-person tent could suit you best. The compromise with a bigger capacity is you’re usually ...

Our team has collectively tested piles of these puffy down cocoons for more than a decade now, and current authors have put ...

We tested 12 pairs of hiking socks to see which will actually keep your feet blister-free. Here are the only two pairs we ...

the Baby Banter is best suited for the hiking and backpacking crowd. The Baby Banter features a 2.92" drop point Nitro-V stainless steel blade. Made by New Jersey Steel Baron, Nitro-V excels in all ...

Whether it’s making your morning coffee or cooking a warm evening meal, a backpacking stove is an important part of your backcountry kitchen. To figure out which model provides the best performance ...

Some of them broke. (For the ultralight fanatics I also weighed them before and after to see how much sediment they had picked up.) Based on this field testing, here are my top picks for the best ...

We tested 11 pairs of hiking sandals for comfort, traction and more. Only 1 pair is worth your money. Here’s why.