A backpacking trip can be the experience of a lifetime--as long as you're properly equipped. Using a backpacking checklist is the best way to take stock of your kit before heading out. Our handy list ...

Whether you’re an experienced hiker or you only just started exploring national, state and local parks, a hiking checklist can help keep you organized and prepared so you don’t suddenly remember 20 ...

Backpacking can seem intimidating, especially if you didn't grow up with it. Heading out into the unknown with nothing more than you can carry is a pretty scary prospect, but it needn't be. By ...

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Benjamin Tepler is a Senior Gear Editor at Outside with a focus on hiking and backpacking equipment. As a former food critic, he is a strong advocate for the advancement of better-tasting backpacking ...