Wilderness Care: 6 of the Best Backpacking First Aid Kits
Accidents in the backcountry happen. Here's a look at first aid kits that'll make them easier to handle.
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Light the Way: 8 of the Best Backpacking Headlamps
A headlamp is one of those underrated items you don’t know you need until you use one — then you can’t live without it.
Take it in Stride: 9 Best Hiking Pants for Men
When it’s time to hit the trail, the last thing you want to wear is a pair of blue jeans.
Taste the Bradshaw Mountains on the 4×4 Route to Crown King
Heading west on Bloody Basin Road from Interstate 17, the…
Chop it Up: 7 of the Best Camping Hatchets
A good hatchet should rank as a must-have on your list of camping equipment. Here's how to pick 'em.
Take a Seat: 5 Best Backpacking Chairs That Won’t Weigh You Down
In the world of backpacking, weight is everything. Comfort is a luxury. You can have both with a cleverly designed backpacking chair.
Throwin’ Shade: 7 of the Best Hiking Hats for All-Day Trekking
Nobody says you can’t go hiking in just a typical…
Clean Your Plate: 7 Best Backpacking Cookware Sets
After a long day pounding trail, the one luxury every backpacker can agree on is a warm, tasty meal.
Ride the Desert Surf on Arizona’s Wave Cave Trail
The wave Cave Trail is short and sweet, a balance of easy and challenging, and has a glorious cave with a boulder that looks like a wave at the finish — hence the name.
Bear Down: 8 of the Best Lightweight Bear Canisters
Bear canisters are bear-proof containers where you can store food to keep it be safe and help it not to smell quite so tasty.
Cover Your Ass: 13 of the Best Hammock Underquilts
One of the loudest complaints you’ll hear from hammock campers is the cursed Cold Butt Syndrome.
Sweet Dreams: 8 of the Best Backpacking Pillows for Max Comfort
After a long day on the trail, you need a cozy place to lay your head at night.