Lighten your pack this summer—skip the sleeping bag and carry one of our favorite ultralight backpacking quilts instead.

Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone.

Seasoned backpackers can handle whatever the trail throws at them. These 8 expert backpacking skills will help you level up.

On this episode of "The Astounding Pop Mech Show," Popular Mechanics editors review the REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Tent With ...

Backpacking trips have been something of a rite of passage for young people for almost 70 years. Whether you’re setting off around the world, or exploring a particular region, country, or city, taking ...

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Hiking during a heat advisory is dangerous. Outside editor Madison Dapcevich shares the essential gear and safety hacks that kept her crew safe.

There’s nothing like getting away from daily life and embracing the beauty of nature on a camping trip. Arguably, the further you delve into nature, the more magical the experience. That said, ...

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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 ...