American-made camping gear often lasts longer than cheap knock-offs. From tents and sleeping gear to cookware, these picks ...

This hiking backpack from Costco contains several pockets, a water reservoir, and other genius features, yet it's much cheaper than many similar models.

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Smart enough to be worn with a suit and full of smartly Considered features, but still with space for a middle-distance traveller, the Troubadour Apex 4.0 repays its high price with style and ...

Backpacking stoves solve a basic problem: You’ve just hiked several miles into the woods, you’re tired and hungry, and if you don’t have a hot meal you’ll throw a tantrum like a toddler who doesn’t ...

I first encountered the ideas of ultralight backpacking in 1994, in an article in now-defunct (and much-missed) Backpacker magazine. It was titled “Less is More,” by Mark Jenkins. (I still have a PDF ...

What makes a good hiking boot? Rugged outsoles are a must. Ankle support, too. Waterproofing is optional, but as they say on the trail, better safe than sorry. Ultimately, different terrain calls for ...

Whether you’re a casual hiker, a seasoned backpacker, a thru-hiker chasing the triple crown or a world traveler, you’ve likely faced a classic footwear dilemma: hiking shoes vs. hiking boots. It’s a ...

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University of Alabama at Birmingham experts say it is essential to keep a close eye on backpack use and take preventive measures to avoid strain in children. Kevin Williams, M.D., an orthopaedic ...

“I don’t have a style,” Purple Wang, a 26-year-old from Shanghai, told me when our paths crossed in Hong Kong in late May. “Do I?” Looking at the clothes she was wearing that day — a brown top, a ...

Hyperlite Mountain Gear, based in Biddeford, Maine, is launching a new backpack based on the just launched Dyneema Woven Composites. Dyneema is the world’s strongest fibre and a premium brand of ultra ...