Hiking backpacks come in all shapes and sizes. Here's how to choose the right one for your adventure style.

Are you tired of cramming for finals under stuffy, fluorescent lights? Do you yearn for the outdoors? Backpacking can help — all you need is a destination, a backpack and a plan. In Preparation ...

Learning how to pack a hiking backpack is essential for anyone planning a hiking trip. Proper packing helps distribute weight evenly ...

There are few responsibilities we wouldn’t totally blow off for a hut trip. Getting fully off the grid at a cabin in the woods, skiing until the sun goes down and making snow cone margaritas might be ...

Yeti, longtime maker of hard-sided coolers, insulated mugs, and expensive buckets, is now officially in the backpack game. And after a sneak peek at early samples, we have some opinions. In 2024, the ...

Out of the box, the all-new Skala (starting at $300) feels undeniably Yeti. “Beefy” is the word I kept coming back to. It’s overbuilt, over-engineered, and overqualified. But that’s not a bad thing.

The oversized new sleeping bag isn't just roomier than your average bedroll; it innovates on almost every aspect of the camping staple.

Yeti has introduced the Skala Hiking Pack — a thoughtfully designed backpack made for extended day hikes where extra layers, food, and essentials are non-negotiable. The 40-liter pack retails for $325 ...

From 'slop season' boots to the ultimate park-nap chair, we found the best gear at the REI Member Days Sale.

As a Chicagoan staring at fresh overnight snow, I’m skeptical—but the REI Member Days Sale is the only proof I need that warmer days are coming. Us ...

If you live a life that's grip it and rip it, you're gonna love this RipZip hiking pack and magnetic-buckle Adventure Belt. By Tony Ware Published Feb 18, 2026 1:55 PM EST We may earn revenue from the ...

Jessica heck shares her experience becoming more confident in the backcountry and trusting herself on the way to becoming a 46er.