When hiking in the backcountry, you need a good backpacking water filter to ensure access to safe, clean water. A functional water filter (and often a water purifier , too) can’t be missed on a ...

Little else ruins a good backpacking trip like a midnight run for the bushes. We’ve been there, and we’re not keen on going ...

Carrying enough water on your hike is crucial, especially in hot weather. The best hiking water bottles are light enough that they aren’t weighing you down, but sturdy enough that they don’t break on ...

It’s possible to backpack without a backpacking stove if you’re content gnawing on a summer sausage or living off a sparrow-approved diet of nuts and seeds. But for the rest of us, the best ...