Whether you’re preparing for your first backpacking trip or packing the night before your once-in-a-lifetime, it’s important to remember the essentials with a backpacking checklist. I’ve been ...

A backpacking trip can be the experience of a lifetime--as long as you're properly equipped. Using a backpacking checklist is the best way to take stock of your kit before heading out. Our handy list ...

What type of camping? Before I get started with my kit list, let me tell you about the kind of camping I most enjoy. In Scotland, wild camping is permitted according to the Scottish Outdoor Access ...

Benjamin Tepler is a Senior Gear Editor at Outside with a focus on hiking and backpacking equipment. As a former food critic, he is a strong advocate for the advancement of better-tasting backpacking ...