Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. By definition, a good pack is the most defining piece of backpacking gear. However, picking the optimal one can often be ...

A backpacking pack has one seemingly simple job: carry everything you need without making you feel miserable. But when it comes down to it, that task is surprisingly complicated. The right pack can ...

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There’s nothing quite like pitching a tent at a secluded alpine lake with the wind in your hair, the scent of pine in your nostrils, and a view of the Milky Way twinkling into view. Something about ...

If you are new to camping or you need to kit out your entire family, the chances are you will be looking for budget backpacking gear. Big ticket bits of kit like tents and sleeping bags, designed to ...

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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, ...

Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...