Let’s face it, hiking is one of those weird sports that seems like it should be free, but in reality has loads of start-up costs, and finding the best budget hiking gear can be quite difficult. When ...

Best of all, the new floorplan is 90 inches by 75 inches, making it well-suited to three wide (~25-inch) backpacking sleeping pads in the standard orientation; however, in a pinch, you can actually ...

If your New Year’s resolution involves getting outside more, now is the perfect time to start thinking about gear. On a budget, rentals are your best friend. The Outdoor Program Barn rents backpacks, ...

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 ...