Figuring out what to eat on a camping or backpacking trip can become its own adventure, especially in the backcountry, when ...

My backpacking trips tend to involve two markedly different approaches to eating. If I’m backpacking alone, I favor dehydrated camping meals (usually Firepot Mac n’ Greens) that I can whip up quickly ...

Camping is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy nature. Whether you prefer car camping or backpacking, both offer unique experiences that can be tailored to fit your needs. Car camping involves ...

Having a decent sleeping pad is critical for enjoying a good night’s sleep outdoors. The best sleeping pads — combined with a cozy sleeping bag and camping pillow — can even be as comfortable as your ...

For most hikers, backpacking chairs are not a necessity but a luxury. We each have our preferences and personal items that help elevate camp comfort, and a camp chair might be one of them. I’m not a ...

Beyond the innovative Sunflower X radiant stove/heater we looked at a few weeks ago, Fire Maple makes a full lineup of gear ...

Or, if all you want is to have a peek at Lake of the Clouds, just head down to the parking area for the westernmost trailhead for the Escarpment Trail, which is located right at the Lake of the Clouds ...

Before testing backpacking quilts, I didn’t understand what the hype was about. Anytime someone mentioned one, I always thought, “Can’t I just use a sleeping bag? What’s the difference?” Turns out ...