Benjamin Tepler is a Senior Gear Editor at Outside with a focus on hiking and backpacking equipment. As a former food critic, he is a strong advocate for the advancement of better-tasting backpacking ...

Whether you’re preparing for your first backpacking trip or packing the night before your once-in-a-lifetime, it’s important to remember the essentials with a backpacking checklist. I’ve been ...

While winter hiking may conjure up visions of soggy clothes, muddy trails, or even dramatic mountainside helicopter rescues, many outdoor enthusiasts actually enjoy hitting the trails or camping in ...

The boot is constructed with a full-grain leather upper with a rubber wrap-around band that extends high enough on the boot to ensure plenty of waterproof coverage when walking in wet, snowy ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WJW) – The air is cold, the ground is ...

As a camper of over a decade, this is the ultimate REI camping checklist for fall. Insulated sleeping bags, heating solutions, camping cookware, and other camping gear from Stanley, Yeti, and Solo ...

A backpacking trip can be the experience of a lifetime--as long as you're properly equipped. Using a backpacking checklist is the best way to take stock of your kit before heading out. Our handy list ...