I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

Defy the limits of your backpack with these expert-approved packing tips. Just like there’s a time and a place for checking a bag, there’s also a time and a place for packing everything in a ...

Backpacking is just like day hiking. Except instead of finishing the day by going home to a shower and a home-cooked meal, you camp alongside the trail, don’t shower, and eat someone’s best attempt at ...

The best backpacking gear list is not all-inclusive. While it may not cover everything you need on a backpacking trip, it includes 20 of the most important items on your packing list—at least in our ...

The Master List, as it was heroically named, clearly dates to an earlier era. It includes packing along things like a camera and film. The backpacking portion includes a one-cup coffee maker, which ...

Are you planning an adventure on Catalina Island? In this video, we'll cover all the backpacking essentials you need to enjoy the stunning landscapes and scenic views while hiking the Trans Catalina ...

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Most parents in America would agree that monitoring screen time for kids is a big challenge, especially because playing games and getting online is how many teenagers socialize and communicate with ...