Best backpacking gear for every budget includes ultralight packs, insulated sleeping pads, and weather-resistant tents ...

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 ...

Back-to-school season may be winding down, but the deals at Vera Bradley are still going strong. Right now, the fan-favorite Essential Large Backpack is marked down as low as $47.70 (was $159), a ...

I’m always happiest outdoors, and as a travel journalist, most of my time is spent out and about exploring new hiking trails or back at home writing about my adventures. Part of my job involves ...