Go behind the scenes at the Outside Lab. See how we used data and science to stress-test rain shells, backpacks, and ...

Out of the hundreds of pieces of gear and apparel I brought on the trail this year, these eight were particular standouts.

Hiking and camping with the best backpacking gear is one of the most awe-inspiring ways to adventure in the great outdoors. You can walk deep into the woods, mountains or desert with everything you ...

If you’ve touched more copier paper than you have trees lately, if you don’t remember the last time you looked down at your feet and saw dirt instead of concrete, and if you’ve wearily realized that ...

If there is any activity that somehow manages to be both type 1 fun and type 2 fun at the same time, it’s backpacking with a toddler. One minute, you’re hauling 40 pounds (30 pounds of toddler, 10 ...

Are you a passionate hiker and backpacker with a serious love of outdoor gear? We’re looking for Outside+ members to help us test hundreds of new products, from hiking boots and backpacks to sleeping ...

Joe Jackson, Outside online's Gear Guy, never thought that the ten years he spent as a raft guide, outdoor retail employee, and vagabond would turn into a career. I know that I test and write about a ...

The week of Mardi Gras has long been a popular time for ski vacations for Louisianans, as area students enjoy a winter ...

Editor’s Note: This primer is the first in a series profiling the best backpacking gear and training for your summer and fall adventures. Stay tuned for more on backpacking food (it’s not all just ...