Stay safe and prepared outdoors with five essential backpacking gadgets, from survival kits and solar power banks to water ...

This guide (mainly the clothing section) focuses on gear best suited for use during the fall. But, really, the majority of the items seen here are for three-season use (spring, summer and fall).

4. Big Agnes Soda Peak Part of Big Agnes’ new down jacket line for 2021, the Soda Peak comes with me on every backpacking trip. Its 850 fill pairs with a mid layer to stay cozy on subzero nights ...

Yes, really. My first backpacking trip at age 28 was a hilarious fiasco that involved a child-sized sleeping bag, a leather jacket and two adventurers crammed into a tiny single-person tent.

In this guide, we break down the key differences between hiking shoes and boots based on factors like weight, breathability ...

Want more? Backpacking guide author Mike White will be signing copies of his latest book at Barnes & Noble in Reno, 5555 S. Virginia Street on Dec. 16 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Of the 10 backpacking trips in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, I have to admit I’ve heard of only two of them – both in the beautiful Berkshires – and have hiked just one, Mt ...

Backpacking is a great way to connect with your loved one, increase your fitness, and revel in the outdoors. Here's the best gear to help you on your way.