If you're only going hiking for a day you really don't need a huge pack, just something compact and comfortable. From ...

This one is for the gram counters. If you’re going out for more than a couple of nights and logging major miles on the trail each day, you’ll notice the weight of your gear starts to creep from your ...

Joe Jackson, Outside online's Gear Guy, never thought that the ten years he spent as a raft guide, outdoor retail employee, and vagabond would turn into a career. Buying your first backpacking setup ...

For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect. We stepped back to give tips on reducing pack weight for weekend backpacking trips and thru-hikes alike. Every ...

M’s L: 6’6″ W’s R 20F: 3 lbs, 10 oz M’s R 20F: 3 lbs, 7 oz R 20F: $200 Synthetic W’s R 20F: 3 lbs, 2 oz M’s R 20F: 2 lbs. 8F ISO limit for W’s 20F 19F ISO limit for M’s 20F M’s L: 6’6″ W’s R 15F: 4 ...

It’s not the mileage, inclines, or creepy crawlies that can scare off new backpackers fastest — it’s the cost of gear. The hefty price tag associated with collecting backpacking equipment is a ...

Most hikers first head out on the trail with the borrowed, metal-frame backpack their dad used back in the 1980s and some old Timberland work boots strapped to their feet. But after grueling weeks and ...