From a super-versatile, super-light trail shoe to a 5-ounce camp chair that you could stuff in your pocket, these are 8 ...

Forget the latest gear trends. Our editors share the oldest, rattiest, and most reliable outdoor gear they still use today.

Day hiking. It’s the gateway drug to the outdoors. Hiking can be as easy or as difficult as you’d like it to be, but it’s still just putting one foot in front of the other. One of the benefits of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether hiking the Pacific Crest Trail or waking up to utter silence and taking in the clear views of Norway’s teal lakes and ...

The best backpacking gear list is not all-inclusive. While it may not cover everything you need on a backpacking trip, it includes 20 of the most important items on your packing list—at least in our ...

We met with 30 brands at the 2026 OMA media show to find the best new camping gear. These 4 products from Exped and RUX are ...

The big three in backpacking gear refers to your backpack, sleep system, and tent. They’re the largest and most crucial parts of your hiking kit. Outdoor Life has done extensive field testing on all ...

A backpacking rain jacket is a must-have, even if you’re expecting nothing but bright, sunny hiking weather. Mother Nature is unpredictable; you never know when the sky might open up in a torrential ...

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Not long ago, Mammut made a bold statement in the heart of London, telling people its gear belongs in the mountains, not on ...

I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

North America offers countless backpacking options. Without much fanfare, hiking and backpacking have become two of the country’s most popular outdoor activities. According to the 2022 Outdoor ...