“The older/larger/more experienced a child is the more they can carry,” says Schimelpfenig. Under his guidelines, children of ...

What do you buy an outdoorsy kid? If you have kids that love to go camping, then be sure to read our ultimate list of the ...

There's no better feeling than sinking into a warm sleeping bag after a long day spent in the great outdoors. Whether you're backpacking or enjoying an activity-filled backcountry camping ...

OL staff writer Laura Lancaster and I tested the best backpacking sleeping bags in the field to determine which are best suited to varying conditions, sleeping habits, and backpacking kits. I also ...

Buckhorn State Park in Wisconsin offers lots of water activities and other fun things to do while lakeside camping at the ...

Forget what you think you know about backpacks. The hands-free hero bag has evolved over the decades to go beyond basic knapsacks for schlepping around school supplies and camping gear.

While it might not seem to matter much at first, it’s super helpful for a mattress of this size to have a carrying case that ...

Whether it’s making your morning coffee or cooking a warm evening meal, a backpacking stove is an important part of your backcountry kitchen. To figure out which model provides the best performance ...

While this is perfectly suited for backpacking stoves like my trusty MSR ... This adds an extra layer of safety for those camping with kids. While this budget option remains a staple on most ...