I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately—do you really need a sleeping bag for camping? Turns out, you can absolutely go ...

Learn how to properly put on snow gaiters for winter camping, especially when camping solo in below freezing temperatures. A simple technique that helps keep snow out of your boots and your feet warm ...

Camping, especially when the weather’s warm, is the perfect way to escape with friends and family and relax in nature. But if you already have a few camping trips under your belt you probably know ...

Because camping isn’t just the worst of both worlds; it’s also the best of them. It’s a (relatively) cheap, (relatively) accessible way to have a very real adventure. If you’ll allow me to get ...

The great outdoors are, well, great — it’s right there in the name. And there are myriad ways to enjoy them, ranging from quick picnics to day hikes and more. But if you really want to immerse ...

There are a few different flavors of wilderness camping. Most often, the term refers to simply camping in the backcountry. That means camping in a place that you have to hike at least a mile or more ...

Roasting marshmallows, sleeping under the stars, hiking through lush forests—camping can certainly seem an idyllic way to enjoy nature. But if you’re new to it, camping for beginners can seem a little ...

Aly Lopez was a writer on the sleep and wellness team at CNET. She tested, researched and reviewed sleep and health-related products, technology and trends. She received her bachelor's degree in ...