3D printing can help lighten your pack and cut costs. These practical camping and backpacking gadgets show what you can make before your next trip.

Life is expensive. Backpacking doesn't need to be. From low- and no-cost gear upgrades to meal ideas that cost only pennies, ...

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 Nemo Dragonfly Osmo is ultralight, compact, and tougher than it looks.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Making your own backpacking equipment is fun. It’s also the one sure way to acquire gear that fits your body and its needs.

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Hiking gear for women has come a long way in the last decade. Traditionally, most, if not all, outdoor equipment was designed for men and male bodies. While this can work for some gear like tents and ...

This question is all about aspiration. I remember the first time I saw an ultralight-equipped hiker like it was yesterday. I was exploring Oregon’s Cascades with an overloaded pack and had just ...

This video presents a Traditional Backpacking Gear Load Out, featuring equipment used on hikes over the past 5-10 years. The ...

From car tools to survival gear, here's what to pack for your next camping adventure.

If there is any activity that somehow manages to be both type 1 fun and type 2 fun at the same time, it’s backpacking with a toddler. One minute, you’re hauling 40 pounds (30 pounds of toddler, 10 ...