or backpacking and rock climbing trip. The following list of equipment is based on twenty-eight years of experience in running trips. You will be quite comfortable in any situation if you bring all ...

In this post, I’ll explain both the pros and cons of each item in my ‘Women’s Hiking Gear List for Beginners’ post. As an avid hiker and nature lover, I want to show you my favorite hiking ...

The main philosophies at play in backpacking can be boiled down to minimalism in both gear and action. Since you’re carrying everything you need on your back, backpackers are very thoughtful about ...

We tested the best trekking poles as part of Outdoor Life’s annual backpacking gear tests in Oregon and Washington; here they are in order of how highly we recommend them. Outdoor Life conducts an ...

A High Sierras backpacking guide selects his favorite trail gear for heading out into the backcountry—from beanie to shoes. As an overnight backpacking guide in Yosemite, I’ve learned the ...