Altogether, these nine ultralight backpacking items weigh just over nine pounds—perfect for the ultralight-curious.

Join the Inter-Mountain Alpine Club (I-MAC) for its 2026 Backpacking School. The two-day weekend event is free and open to ...

From its vast selection of backpacking gear to its thoughtful mission to protect our planet, REI has quickly secured a spot ...

Backpacking trips have been something of a rite of passage for young people for almost 70 years. Whether you’re setting off around the world, or exploring a particular region, country, or city, taking ...

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

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The best backpacking sleeping pads aren’t just lightweight and portable to keep your pack weight down. They’re comfortable, too. Between hauling gear and trekking up different terrains, you need a ...

A High Sierras backpacking guide selects his favorite trail gear for heading out into the backcountry—from beanie to shoes. As an overnight backpacking guide in Yosemite, I’ve learned the difference ...

Most parents in America would agree that monitoring screen time for kids is a big challenge, especially because playing games and getting online is how many teenagers socialize and communicate with ...

The best 2-person backpacking tents are identified and chosen based on in-field experience evaluating tent durability, weather resistance, and comfort. The weight, price, and other features are also ...

Image via Getty Images A travel influencer certainly turned heads while backpacking down a mountain with his cats, King Louie ...