This one is for the gram counters. If you’re going out for more than a couple of nights and logging major miles on the trail each day, you’ll notice the weight of your gear starts to creep from your ...

As I trudged up the nearly 1,000-foot vertical trail leading to the top of the mountain I was camping on, I watched the sunset and the storm clouds building. The conditions weren’t ideal for pitching ...

Backpacking can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re willing to brave some of the elements and schlep a little more weight, you can certainly get these essentials for just north of $300.