Go behind the scenes at the Outside Lab. See how we used data and science to stress-test rain shells, backpacks, and ...

Out of the hundreds of pieces of gear and apparel I brought on the trail this year, these eight were particular standouts.

August was a month of travel for Backpacker’s editors: We hiked everywhere from the Colorado Rockies to the Appalachians to the tundra of northern Sweden. As we get ready to bid goodbye to summer, ...

Are you a passionate hiker and backpacker with a serious love of outdoor gear? We’re looking for Outside+ members to help us test hundreds of new products, from hiking boots and backpacks to sleeping ...