There are some differences between backpacking and thru-hiking, mainly related to goals and mindset. Let's break down which ...

Photo by Karl Hess for Thrillist My face streaked with sweat and dust, breathing heavily and moving slowly under the weight ...

Realistic expectations and careful planning are necessary to ensure a great, fulfilling and memorable backpacking experience.

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Alaska's vast wilderness, with its stunning landscapes and untamed nature, offers an unparalleled backpacking experience.

Whether it’s making your morning coffee or cooking a warm evening meal, a backpacking stove is an important part of your backcountry kitchen. To figure out which model provides the best performance ...

From camp chairs, to comfy shoes to lanterns, consider the following outdoorsy luxuries for your next fall backpacking ...

Hiking in the fall months, or any transitional season, can be challenging if you don’t know what to wear. Here are 16 ...

While it might not seem to matter much at first, it’s super helpful for a mattress of this size to have a carrying case that ...

The right bug spray can help protect against bites from mosquitoes, ticks, and more. PEOPLE researched and tested 10 insect ...

A good night’s sleep on the trail isn’t hard to come by with one of the best air mattresses for camping. Recline luxuriously ...

OL staff writer Laura Lancaster and I tested the best backpacking sleeping bags in the field to determine which are best suited to varying conditions, sleeping habits, and backpacking kits. I also ...