I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

Defy the limits of your backpack with these expert-approved packing tips. Just like there’s a time and a place for checking a bag, there’s also a time and a place for packing everything in a ...

The best backpacking gear list is not all-inclusive. While it may not cover everything you need on a backpacking trip, it includes 20 of the most important items on your packing list—at least in our ...

The Master List, as it was heroically named, clearly dates to an earlier era. It includes packing along things like a camera and film. The backpacking portion includes a one-cup coffee maker, which ...

Backpacking is just like day hiking. Except instead of finishing the day by going home to a shower and a home-cooked meal, you camp alongside the trail, don’t shower, and eat someone’s best attempt at ...

Are you planning an adventure on Catalina Island? In this video, we'll cover all the backpacking essentials you need to enjoy the stunning landscapes and scenic views while hiking the Trans Catalina ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? The Osprey Aerial Plus 60 is a go-to for women backpackers. The pack has ...

Hiking and camping with the best backpacking gear is one of the most awe-inspiring ways to adventure in the great outdoors. You can walk deep into the woods, mountains or desert with everything you ...